Funders / California

Foundations that fund mental health organizations in California

117 foundations have made 1,022 grants to mental health organizations in California, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 28 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

117

Funders

1,022

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

746

Organizations in category

  1. The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $64,000, largest $3,482,649. That is 38% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Ticket to Dream Foundation — 18 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,500, largest $29,500. That is 9% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Community Foundation of San Carlos — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,750, largest $11,000. That is 10% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Sutter Bay Hospitals — 24 grants to 11 organizations, median $45,000, largest $350,000. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Variety - the Childrens Charity of Southern California Tent 25 — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,060, largest $10,855. That is 10% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals — 62 grants to 25 organizations, median $25,000, largest $2,826,607. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Frank Nigro Columbian Foundation Supporting People with Intellectual Disabi — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $6,414, largest $13,023. That is 7% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Stanford Health Care — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $172,500, largest $575,644. That is 7% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Bella Vista Foundation — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $37,500, largest $85,000. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  10. George H Sandy Foundation — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,000, largest $35,000. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on mental health organizations in California, out of 117 on record.

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