West Coast Equine Foundation

Freda B Runyon Foundation

El Dorado, CA

The Freda B Runyon Foundation supports charitable organizations serving children and youth, people with special needs, older adults, and people facing poverty or food insecurity. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,928; most funding went to California, with some grants in four other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation supports nonprofits through grants and capacity-building, with priorities including health equity, food access, mental health, and education. It serves El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties; program-specific grants range from $500 to $10,000, though giving varies by fund. It lists funding opportunities through an online grants portal, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

K & A Spease Foundation

Elk Grove, CA

The K & A Spease Foundation supports scholarships, food assistance, youth activities, and community organizations, with most 2025 funding going to California, especially the Elk Grove and Sacramento area; some went to Illinois. Its 2025 grants totaled $33,370 across 13 organizations, typically around $2,500 per grant. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

OWS Chest

Sacramento, CA

William E Dean III Charitable Foundation

Dallas, TX

The William E Dean III Charitable Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities in animal welfare, education, human services, and religion-related programs, with particular interest in canines, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and preventing animal cruelty. Its listed award range is $5,000–$10,000; eligible organizations are in the U.S. and D.C. The filing says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and directs applicants to contact Bank of America N.A. – Julia Work.

Carrera-Joffe Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

Carmax Foundation

Richmond, VA

The CarMax Foundation supports health and wellness, education and workforce success, and resilient communities, including playgrounds, volunteer-led projects, and services for underserved people. Its 2026 grants ranged from $9,140 to $3,396,861, with a median of $285,350; it funds organizations in the Greater Richmond area, CarMax markets such as Atlanta, and nationally aligned nonprofits. Applications are accepted online only, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Helen Close Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

The foundation funds education, youth and family services, animal welfare, medical and food assistance, and emergency services, primarily in Nevada and adjacent California counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $82,715, with a median of $10,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should submit a summary of need and requested amount before receiving the prescribed form.

Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal

Santa Monica, CA

The foundation supports animal rescues, shelters, adoption, and related animal-care services, primarily in California, with some funding in Nevada. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000; organizations are directed to request an application, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

California Foundation for Stronger Communities

Carlsbad, CA

The foundation supports nonprofits, foundations, and corporations advancing charitable work, with recent grants spanning education, youth and family services, disability support, sports, and basic needs. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,218 to $265,000, with a median of $25,000; 97% of grant dollars went to California recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Smiles for Life Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT

Smiles for Life Foundation supports children’s medical and dental care, disease prevention, health education, and related charitable work for children in need in the U.S. and abroad. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,001 to $160,241, with a median of $9,581; the foundation’s materials do not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.