Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in California

California Humanities — 94 grants to 66 organizations, median $15,000, largest $50,000. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

Patrons of the Prado — 22 grants to 5 organizations, median $36,700, largest $43,524. That is 50% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Yerba Buena Community Benefit District — 17 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $22,950. That is 38% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $26,000, largest $504,250. That is 64% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The J Paul Getty Trust — 72 grants to 25 organizations, median $9,775, largest $1,600,000. That is 12% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts unsolicited applications.

National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 11 grants to 7 organizations, median $12,638, largest $250,000. That is 32% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc — 18 grants to 12 organizations, median $50,000, largest $150,000. That is 21% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Mar 1.

Jewish Family and Children's Services — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $6,650, largest $41,500. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Griffiths G H & O J Char Fdn — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,500, largest $17,250. That is 20% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

M & I Pfister Foundation — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $82,500, largest $190,000. That is 25% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.