Funders / California

Foundations that fund homeless shelters and transitional housing in California

220 foundations have made 1,949 grants to homeless shelters and transitional housing in California, with a median grant of $12,500. At least 66 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

220

Funders

1,949

Grants

$12,500

Median grant

700

Organizations in category

  1. Slave 2 Nothing Foundation — 25 grants to 8 organizations, median $15,000, largest $30,000. That is 13% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Ganahl Family Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $7,000. That is 23% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  3. Homeful Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $17,500, largest $20,000. That is 17% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. George C Karlson Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,250, largest $10,000. That is 17% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Balay Ko Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $150,000, largest $355,000. That is 23% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Dingman Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $50,000. That is 16% of its California giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Providence Health & Services Foundation San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys Sa — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $18,000, largest $25,000. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Hawkins Foundation — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,000, largest $5,000. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. People Assisting the Homeless (Path) — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $56,600, largest $72,189. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Del Re Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $37,000, largest $63,351. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on homeless shelters and transitional housing in California, out of 220 on record.

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