Foundations that fund housing and shelter in California
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter in California in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Wells Fargo Foundation
- $500,000 to Los Angeles Room and Board, Los Angeles: General operating support
- $302,856 to Terner Housing Innovation Labs Inc, Oakland: Housing ideas lab
- $250,000 to Dignitymoves, San Francisco: East la community college housing pilot & northern california planning grant
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Banc of California Charitable Foundation
- $65,000 to Affordable Housing Clearinghouse, Lake Forest: The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing
- $25,000 to Orange County Community Housing Corporation, Santa Ana: The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing
- $20,000 to Orange County Rescue Mission, Tustin: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
How to apply: Grant agreement
Weingart Foundation
- $200,000 to Social Justice Learning Institute, Inglewood: Unrestricted operating support
- $200,000 to A Step To Freedom, Los Angeles: Unrestricted operating support
- $150,000 to Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre, Los Angeles: Unrestricted operating support
How to apply: Grants and other program support are designed to improve the capacity and sustainability of organizations to achieve their missions in the areas of health, human services, & education. We give the highest priority to activities that provide greater access to people who are...
Deadlines: Regular grant program and small grants program do not have deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are not made to organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability; for...
The Ahmanson Foundation
- $150,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, Long Beach: Toward repair and renovation of the women's lydia house shelter
- $150,000 to Weingart Center Association, Los Angeles: Toward installation of a cctv system
- $100,000 to East L A Community Corporation, Los Angeles: Toward equipping and retrofitting lorena terrace apartments to be fully electric
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $500,000 to Abode Services, Fremont: General operating support for abodes core operations, and project support for abodes...
- $242,750 to San Jose Grail Family Services, San Jose: General operating support
- $235,000 to West Valley Community Services of Santa Clara County Inc, Cupertino: To provide general operating support
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Eah Inc, San Rafael: Acquisition and Preservation Initiative
- $20,000 to Family Hope, Pasadena: Maternal Mental Health Program (MMH)
- $6,000 to The Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation, San Francisco: Joy and Purpose at Every Age
How to apply: Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information.
Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th
Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $15,000 to Century Villages at Cabrillo Inc, Long Beach: Infrastructure improvements
- $15,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, Long Beach: Homelessness prevention and safe shelter
- $10,000 to Center for the Pacific Asian Family Inc, Los Angeles: Crime and violence (including domestic violence)
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Unihealth Foundation
- $300,000 to A Community of Friends, Los Angeles: Strengthen acofs mental health services through expansion of substance use and recovery...
- $209,306 to Harbor Interfaith Services Inc, San Pedro: Improving stability and self-sufficiency through clinical based services
- $200,000 to Ascencia, Glendale: Hospital liaison & health homes permanent housing coordinator
How to apply: Grant application outline provided upon submission of letter of inquiry.
Deadlines: See website for dates
Restrictions: Awards restricted geographically and programmatically.
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $50,000 to Stand, San Francisco: Amazon campaign
- $50,000 to Stand, San Francisco: Amazon campaign
- $5,000 to Hamilton Families, San Francisco: General operating grant
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $50,000 to Self-Help Enterprises, Visalia: General support
- $30,000 to Self-Help Enterprises, Visalia: Community needs assessment
- $15,000 to Self-Help Enterprises, Visalia: Professional development
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Hutton Foundation Dba Hutton Parker Foundation
- $50,000 to Dignitymoves, Santa Barbara: Capital/multi-year grants
- $15,000 to Good Samaritan Shelter Inc, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
- $10,000 to Cabrillo Economic Development Corp, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
How to apply: Organizations seeking grants should submit the information (see schedule o) as required on the copy of the application forms (grant application cover sheet) or (program related investment preliminary application) all applications are avilable on the website at...
Deadlines: Visit www.huttonfoundation.org for various deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3)/509(a) public charities in california (see schedule o for continuation) (special consideration to orange, riverside and santa barbara counties) in the areas of education; health & human services; civic &...
Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation
- $25,000 to Century Villages at Cabrillo, Long Beach: Youth programs at century villages
- $25,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, Long Beach: Lydia house shelter for women and children
- $1,250 to Linc Housing Corporation, Long Beach: Youth programming
How to apply: New applicants must complete a letter of intent (loi) for eligibility screening prior to proceeding to the application step of the grants process. Organizations who submitted applications for the 2025/2026 grant cycle need only access their online account and fill out a new...
Deadlines: Application: february 28, 2025
Restrictions: Organizations must meet one of the following basic eligibility criteria: - nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under irs section 501(c)3 - community groups that have a 501(c)3 organization serving as their fiscal sponsor -...
June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust Js Poucher Kl Englert & Cm Cooney Co-Tr
- $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc, Goleta: General Operations
- $10,000 to The Turner Foundation - Since 1958, Santa Barbara: Foundation House Program
- $10,000 to Willbridge of Santa Barbara Inc, Santa Barbara: WillBridge Transitional Housing Program
How to apply: See statement applications must be in writing and include: 1) mission statement indicating direct involvement in one or more of the designated categories. 2) the specific purpose to which the proposed grant will be devoted. 3) an indication of the direct benefit to the...
Deadlines: July 31 of each year
Restrictions: See statement trustees give consideration to organizations who function --------------------------------------------------------- in the following areas in santa barbara county ---------------------------------------------- 1) medical...
The Stanley S Langendorf Foundation
- $10,000 to Tenderloin Neighborhood Development, San Francisco: Community / social services
- $5,000 to Hamilton Families, San Francisco: Community / social services
- $1,000 to Gilead House, Novato: Community / social services
How to apply: Please visit www.sslfoundation.org
Deadlines: Please visit www.sslfoundation.org
Restrictions: Please visit www.sslfoundation.org
The Mccune Foundation
- $5,000 to Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, Santa Barbara: General support
- $1,000 to Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, Camarillo: Compassion campaign sponsorship
- $1,000 to Path Ventures, Los Angeles: Santa barbara county programs
How to apply: Two-page letter of inquiry and copy of irs tax-exempt status letter
Deadlines: January and july
Restrictions: Grants are limited to organizations with 501(c)3 status operating in santa barbara and ventura counties, california and areas of interest to the board. Grants are made for projects that mobilize residents for economic and social justice...
Sand Hill Foundation
- $60,000 to Human Investment Project Inc, San Mateo: Self sufficiency program
- $50,000 to Rebuilding Together Peninsula, Redwood City: Safe at home
- $40,000 to Abode Services, Fremont: Half moon bay families
How to apply: Include verification of irc 501(c)(3) status, activities, references
Deadlines: Revolving
Restrictions: Public charities
The Rudolph J & Daphne A Munzer Foundation
- $50,000 to Century Villages at Cabrillo, Culver City: Oasis residential services at century villages at cabrillo
- $35,000 to Casa Youth Shelter, Los Alamitos: Get ready program
- $3,000 to Century Villages at Cabrillo, Long Beach: Honorarium
How to apply: Applications should be completed electronically through the following website: https://munzerfdn.org/how-to-apply/apply/
Deadlines: The application period is october 31 - november 4.
Restrictions: Organizations submitting requests must meet the following eligibility criteria: tax exempt under irs section 501(c)(3) provide services that address pressing needs at a community-based level programs and/or services must be provided within...
Atkinson Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services
- $50,000 to Big Wave Group, El Granada: Capital campaign for affordable housing and community for adults with special needs
- $15,000 to Human Investment Project Inc, San Mateo: General support
- $10,000 to Rebuilding Together Peninsula, Redwood City: General support
How to apply: See www.atkinsonfdn.org
Deadlines: See www.atkinsonfdn.org
Restrictions: Not funded by foundation: grants to ind, grants to doctoral study or research, grants to influence legislation, grants to nat'l or statewide programs, donations to or sponsorship of fundraising or annual campaigns, or grants for films,...
The Parker Foundation
- $30,000 to San Diego Habitat for Humanity, San Diego: General support
- $30,000 to Operation Hope North County, Vista: General support
- $10,000 to Doors of Change, Cardiff: General support
How to apply: Verification of exempt status; specific purpose and relevant project detail; budget of organization and project; method of measuring results of project; reports on outcomes and results will be required six months after grant receipt. See www.theparkerfoundation.org for more...
Restrictions: Funds are limited to projects benefitting san diego county.
The William G Gilmore Foundation
- $20,000 to Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, San Francisco: Tenderloin after-school program (tasp)
- $15,000 to Hamilton Families, San Francisco: Ending family homelessness in san francisco
- $12,500 to New Door Ventures, San Francisco: Opportunity youth employment & education program
How to apply: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.williamggilmorefoundation.org
Deadlines: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.williamggilmorefoundation.org
Restrictions: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.williamggilmorefoundation.org
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn
- $10,000 to Family Hope, Pasadena: General operating
- $6,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, Long Beach: General operating
- $5,000 to Weingart Center Association, Los Angeles: General operating
How to apply: The application may be completed online at wellsfargo.com/privatefound
Deadlines: August 1st annually
Restrictions: The recipient organization must be located in los angeles couty, ca and south dakota
Shp Christian Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Dignitymoves, San Francisco: Charity
- $100,000 to Glad Tidings Community Development Corp, Hayward: Charity
How to apply: Any form is acceptable. Information should include name, address, phone number and ein number of charity. Shp foundation's year end is december 31st. Requests should be made with consideration of this date. Requests made too late in the year will be considered for the following...
Deadlines: December 31.
Restrictions: None.
The Ceres Foundation Inc
- $360,000 to Friendship Shelter Inc, Laguna Beach: Support the home for good initiative and henderson house permanent supportive housing...
- $25,000 to Los Angeles Room & Board, Los Angeles: General operating support to ensure that california community college students realize...
How to apply: Online application, which can be found at https://www.ceresgiving.org/page/application-process
Restrictions: We invest in strong leaders and support organizations that range from small grassroots efforts to more established programs. Our grantees are united in their passion to create long-term positive change for individuals and families. We fund...
Mcmillen Family Foundation
- $300,000 to Orange County Rescue Mission, Tustin: Fund program support
- $33,000 to Harbor Rock Recovery, Torrance: Fund program support
How to apply: A letter of introduction that includes a brief description of your program and the grant amount requested. Include a copy of your nonprofit status - 501 (c)(3). Include a copy of your most recent annual report.
Deadlines: Not available
Restrictions: Mcmillen family foundation will consider grants to assist organizations serving those individuals in recovery from drugs and alcohol. The foundation will also consider organizations which provide the opportunity to receive the education...
The Kresge Foundation
- $150,000 to Lowell Community Development Corporation, Fresno: General operating support
- $100,000 to Soa Village Housing Inc, Oakland: Project support grant to organize community partners to create an arts, culture, and...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
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