Foundations that fund community recreation organizations in California

California State Parks Foundation — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,150, largest $32,730. That is 10% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Parks California — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $24,625, largest $56,000. That is 7% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Usta Foundation Incorporated — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $22,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Violet World Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $6,000, largest $17,000. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County — 12 grants to 6 organizations, median $8,000, largest $33,500. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

AARP — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $105,000, largest $4,172,175. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Resources Legacy Fund — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $25,000, largest $135,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,500, largest $30,000. That is 2% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

East Bay Community Foundation — 34 grants to 13 organizations, median $21,633, largest $7,796,052. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

WWW Foundation — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $17,500, largest $100,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.