Funders / California

Foundations that fund children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in California

310 foundations have made 3,136 grants to children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in California, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 92 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

310

Funders

3,136

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

1197

Organizations in category

  1. Ticket to Dream Foundation — 52 grants to 13 organizations, median $10,300, largest $75,700. That is 26% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. In-N-Out Burgers Foundation — 85 grants to 28 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 14% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $83,000, largest $3,064,483. That is 48% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. National Charity League - LA Chapter — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $58,541. That is 32% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Riverside Community Health Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $298,649, largest $981,677. That is 31% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation — 18 grants to 8 organizations, median $10,000, largest $84,028. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Tikun Olam Foundation — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $62,500, largest $400,000. That is 17% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Hedge Funds Care Inc — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $50,000. That is 21% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Ceres Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $40,000, largest $300,000. That is 17% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. Vistas for Children Inc — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $7,500, largest $15,000. That is 14% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in California, out of 310 on record.

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