Funders / California

Foundations that fund civil rights organizations in California

229 foundations have made 2,137 grants to civil rights organizations in California, with a median grant of $40,000. At least 36 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

229

Funders

2,137

Grants

$40,000

Median grant

324

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. In-N-Out Burgers Foundation — 34 grants to 12 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 6% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Ticket to Dream Foundation — 16 grants to 5 organizations, median $9,500, largest $41,000. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc — 36 grants to 20 organizations, median $67,875, largest $1,325,000. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. 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.

  8. California Foundation for Stronger Communities — 25 grants to 14 organizations, median $20,000, largest $45,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Skadden Foundation — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $55,686, largest $84,087. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. Borealis Philanthropy — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $100,000, largest $400,000. That is 6% 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 229 on record.

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