Wilson W Phelps Foundation

Orange County Community Foundation

Irvine, CA

OCCF supports nonprofits across arts and culture, education, health, human services, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County but also beyond through its charitable funds. Its 2025 grants had a median amount of $25,000, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Orange County's United Way

Irvine, CA

Orange County’s United Way funds nonprofit work in education, financial security, health, housing, and human services, with a focus on Orange County, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $711,500, with a median of $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

O L Halsell Foundation

Costa Mesa, CA

The O.L. Halsell Foundation funds Orange County nonprofits focused on youth, seniors, health, education, and services for women, children, and families. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts requests through an annual online application process, including from new organizations.

Samueli Foundation

Corona Del Mar, CA

The Samueli Foundation primarily funds community well-being and opportunity in Orange County, California, including education, food security, homelessness, and Jewish life in Orange County and Israel. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to nearly $9.7 million, with a median of about $39,500; open initiatives offer awards of $50,000–$100,000, up to $500,000, or up to $1 million, depending on the fund. It does not accept unsolicited requests for strategic grantmaking, but eligible organizations can apply to open initiatives during their application windows.

American Woodmark Foundation Inc

Winchester, VA

American Woodmark Foundation funds local nonprofits serving communities where American Woodmark has facilities, supporting a range of community needs. In 2026, grants ranged from $500 to $36,000, with a median of $2,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; application materials are available upon request.

Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation supports a range of nonprofits and educational institutions, with 2025 grants including hunger relief, affordable housing, and education. It gave $500–$15,500, with a median of $2,500; nearly all funding went to California, with a small share going to Missouri. Its filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Glen and Dorothy Stillwell

Pasadena, CA

This foundation funds social-service organizations helping disadvantaged people, including those facing hunger, homelessness, disability, abuse, or educational and other challenges, primarily in Orange County, California, and Davidson, Williamson, and Cheatham counties, Tennessee. Recent grants were typically $5,000–$25,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts application letters, has no submission deadline, and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Ernest H Hui Family Foundation

Kaneohe, HI

The Ernest H Hui Family Foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including community services, conservation, family support, education, housing, and public media. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000; nearly half of grant dollars went to Hawaii, with others going to organizations in several states. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations, with no formal application or established deadline.

Beatrice Renfield Foundation

New York, NY

The Beatrice Renfield Foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including education, environment, animal welfare, health, community, and culture, with most 2024 grant dollars going to New York and Connecticut. Its grants ranged from $100 to $102,500, with a median of $1,500; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

John D Finnegan Fdn

Columbus, OH

The foundation supports efforts to help people in need and advance religious, scientific, and educational activities, with past grants also benefiting arts, cultural, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $12,500, and went mainly to organizations in Ohio, Virginia, and Washington, DC. It accepts written applications submitted through Huntington National Bank.

Watson Family Foundation

Overland Park, KS

Martin G Youngstrom Charitable

Hollywood, FL