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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa Barbara Foundation — 14 grants to 6 organizations, median $18,940, largest $207,700. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Community Initiatives — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $12,519, largest $85,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Sacramento Region Community Foundation — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $12,681, largest $144,195. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The San Francisco Foundation — 24 grants to 11 organizations, median $31,721, largest $316,442. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.