The Mary Oakley Foundation Inc

Bull Henry W Foundation

Eagan, MN

The foundation supports a range of causes, including arts, land conservation, animal care, and medical research; its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000 and ranged from $2,000 to $45,000. Based in Milwaukee, it gave most of its 2024 grant dollars to California organizations, with some support across other states. It accepts requests by letter through US Bank N.A., with April 1 and September 1 deadlines.

Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

Manitou Fund supports a range of charitable purposes, including capital projects, programs, and scholarships; in 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.75 million, with a median of $50,000. Its 2024 giving was concentrated in California and Minnesota, with additional grants in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island. The fund gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc

Bannockburn, IL

The Gail G Ellis Foundation funds education, health care, hunger relief, and other charitable work. In 2024, it made 123 grants ranging from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000; recipients were concentrated in California, New York, New Mexico, and Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert

Los Angeles, CA

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas such as college access, arts education, Jewish life, health, and education and economic development in Israel, primarily in Los Angeles County and Israel. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, and it says it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation funds Los Angeles-area nonprofits working in social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion, with a focus guided by Catholic values. Its 2024 grants ranged from $196 to $425,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits through an online process.

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.

Balin Hildegard Charit Tua-Main

Saint Louis, MO

June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust

Santa Barbara, CA

The June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust funds Santa Barbara County projects in areas including medical care, support for children, older adults and disabled people, animal welfare, conservation, historic preservation, museums and education, with priority for Southern Santa Barbara County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts written applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations through its application process; the stated annual deadline is July 31.

The Nesburn Family Foundation

Santa Monica, CA

The Nesburn Family Foundation supports eye research and care, along with cultural, educational, and community organizations, primarily in California. In 2024, its 29 grants ranged from $50 to $45,000, with a median of $500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Kim and Andrew D Busch Family Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The foundation supports education, wildlife rehabilitation, health and hospice care, emergency support, and conservation, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its 40 grants ranged from $500 to $78,100, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Pasadena Community Foundation

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Community Foundation supports nonprofits across arts and culture, community development, the environment, health, human services, and youth and education, with grants focused primarily on Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre. In 2025, its median grant was $20,000, though awards ranged widely; it offers both competitive and invitation-only programs, and the available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.