Funders / California
Foundations that fund civil rights organizations in California
241 foundations have made 2,002 grants to civil rights organizations in California, with a median grant of $35,000. At least 38 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
241
Funders
2,002
Grants
$35,000
Median grant
324
Organizations in category
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association — 25 grants to 10 organizations, median $25,700, largest $219,200. That is 69% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association — 37 grants to 18 organizations, median $286,988, largest $1,780,111. That is 39% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The BDM Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $2,550, largest $5,000. That is 35% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Whispering Bells Foundation — 2 grants to 2 organizations, median $3,250, largest $5,000. That is 40% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Danaher Foundation — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 30% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Select Equity Group Foundation — 15 grants to 2 organizations, median $600, largest $89,775. That is 13% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $190,451, largest $238,062. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
NEO Philanthropy Inc — 20 grants to 9 organizations, median $175,000, largest $5,150,000. That is 9% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Fwdus Education Fund Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $175,000, largest $640,500. That is 13% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Aajc Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $100,750, largest $200,000. That is 15% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on civil rights organizations in California, out of 241 on record.
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