Funders / California

Foundations that fund child care centers in California

83 foundations have made 783 grants to child care centers in California, with a median grant of $16,416. At least 29 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

83

Funders

783

Grants

$16,416

Median grant

505

Organizations in category

  1. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $83,000, largest $2,042,500. That is 48% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. California Child Care Resource and Referral Network — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $18,500. That is 32% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Ticket to Dream Foundation — 32 grants to 8 organizations, median $9,750, largest $40,300. That is 16% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Mimi and Peter Haas Fund — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,000, largest $228,375. That is 7% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  5. In-N-Out Burgers Foundation — 21 grants to 10 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Episcopal Impact Fund FKA Episcopal Charities — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $22,500, largest $30,000. That is 9% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Walter S Johnson Foundation — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $120,000, largest $250,000. That is 7% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications on fixed deadlines.

  8. Low Income Investment Fund — 16 grants to 13 organizations, median $32,852, largest $1,060,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Los Angeles Universal Preschool — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,030, largest $46,210. That is 6% of its California giving. Last grant here 2019. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Community Partners — 18 grants to 7 organizations, median $122,993, largest $500,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on child care centers in California, out of 83 on record.

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