Funders / California

Foundations that fund public health programs in California

118 foundations have made 1,281 grants to public health programs in California, with a median grant of $50,000. At least 21 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

118

Funders

1,281

Grants

$50,000

Median grant

840

Organizations in category

  1. Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum — 16 grants to 4 organizations, median $56,167, largest $425,000. That is 28% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $36,094, largest $431,986. That is 14% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $57,500, largest $100,000. That is 21% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. California Healthcare Foundation — 34 grants to 13 organizations, median $31,250, largest $2,053,664. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. California Calls Education Fund — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $26,869, largest $195,000. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. California Primary Care Association — 11 grants to 6 organizations, median $112,013, largest $394,775. That is 6% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Essential Access Health — 17 grants to 6 organizations, median $160,000, largest $450,768. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Southern California Grantmakers — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $75,000, largest $175,000. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Corporation for Supportive Housing — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $32,500, largest $44,250. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Groundswell Fund — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $30,000, largest $221,200. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on public health programs in California, out of 118 on record.

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