Funders / California

Foundations that fund youth development programs in California

557 foundations have made 5,893 grants to youth development programs in California, with a median grant of $14,750. At least 161 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

557

Funders

5,893

Grants

$14,750

Median grant

7994

Organizations in category

  1. California State Soccer Assoc South — 25 grants to 25 organizations, median $2,000, largest $10,000. That is 78% of its California giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Ronold L Von Hagen Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $13,000, largest $27,000. That is 50% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  3. USA Cycling Development Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $9,000, largest $12,000. That is 56% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $7,500, largest $35,000. That is 39% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. American Camping Association Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $14,876, largest $25,300. That is 39% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Margaret a Roberts Charitable Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 33% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Girls on the Run International Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $13,244, largest $92,368. That is 32% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Youth Leadership Institute — 17 grants to 12 organizations, median $8,000, largest $15,000. That is 21% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Olympic Club Foundation — 25 grants to 16 organizations, median $10,000, largest $17,500. That is 18% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Youthbuild USA Inc — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $73,094, largest $315,881. That is 22% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in California, out of 557 on record.

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