Funders / California
Foundations that fund disaster relief organizations in California
35 foundations have made 274 grants to disaster relief organizations in California, with a median grant of $15,750. At least 6 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
35
Funders
274
Grants
$15,750
Median grant
332
Organizations in category
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $215,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 16% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
United Way of Miami-Dade Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $29,000, largest $300,000. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
California Fire Foundation — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $15,000, largest $20,000. That is 2% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
North Valley Community Foundation — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $409,796, largest $1,504,247. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
California Fire Safe Council Inc — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $87,068. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation — 20 grants to 8 organizations, median $112,750, largest $4,807,310. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
California Community Foundation — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $51,256, largest $500,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,500, largest $25,000. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications any time.
The Chicago Community Trust — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,750, largest $50,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
United Way of the Bay Area — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $51,425, largest $210,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on disaster relief organizations in California, out of 35 on record.
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