Funders / California
Foundations that fund homeless shelters and transitional housing in California
201 foundations have made 2,011 grants to homeless shelters and transitional housing in California, with a median grant of $11,250. At least 63 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
201
Funders
2,011
Grants
$11,250
Median grant
700
Organizations in category
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.
Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation — 27 grants to 13 organizations, median $20,000, largest $60,000. That is 6% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
St Joseph Health System Foundation — 10 grants to 9 organizations, median $20,000, largest $75,000. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
Tipping Point Community — 20 grants to 9 organizations, median $413,000, largest $1,395,000. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
United Way Inc — 20 grants to 13 organizations, median $83,730, largest $204,408. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Shelter Partnership Inc — 11 grants to 10 organizations, median $14,716, largest $134,645. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Special Service for Groups Inc — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $491,824, largest $1,303,350. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Albertsons Companies Foundation — 34 grants to 12 organizations, median $10,000, largest $150,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on homeless shelters and transitional housing in California, out of 201 on record.
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