Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association

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.

California Fire Foundation

Sacramento, CA

The California Fire Foundation funds California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofits, and tribal entities for disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, relief, and recovery, with priority for under-resourced communities at elevated risk. Grants are generally up to $25,000; its 2024 median award was $15,000.

The Lewis Greenwood Foundation

Newbury Park, CA

The Lewis Greenwood Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including nutrition, environmental protection, disaster relief, education, and community services, with 2025 grants distributed mainly in California, Illinois, Florida, and New York. Its grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts written requests with supporting documentation and says requests cannot exceed $25,000.

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital funds healthcare access, community health, and support for underserved people, including health and community organizations in California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,590 to $13,677,360, with a median of $25,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dignity Health

Phoenix, AZ

Dignity Health funds nonprofit health and community programs addressing local needs such as access to care, prevention, mental health, health equity, and social determinants of health. Its 2025 grants had a median of $40,000, with giving concentrated in California and Arizona; local programs include Sacramento and Yolo Counties and the Yavapai County area. It solicits proposals through specific local grant cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ventura County Community Foundation

Camarillo, CA

The Ventura County Community Foundation funds nonprofit projects, community needs, arts and culture, health care, and scholarships, with a primary focus on Ventura County. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,031 to $1.1 million, with a median of $15,000; some funds typically offer smaller awards, such as $3,000–$10,000. Application processes vary by fund, and the profile does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests.

Kelly Day Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Jacks Family Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

The Jacks Family Foundation supports Christian ministry, including campus and youth programs, as well as related work such as homelessness and addiction services and support for first responders. In 2024, grants ranged from $200 to $44,500, with a median of $6,000, and went mainly to organizations in Florida, California, Colorado, and Virginia. It accepts written or emailed requests on an ongoing basis.

Kern Community Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

Kern Community Foundation supports community needs in Kern County, including college access, nonprofit strengthening, conservation, and initiatives for women and girls. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,000 to $2,918,446, with a median of $39,175; it focuses primarily on Kern County, and the profile describes competitive grant opportunities with online applications but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Anatman Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation supports California nonprofits, primarily in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, across areas including health care, education, museums, animal welfare, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $30,000. It accepts requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and asks applicants to submit a letter and supporting documents.

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.