Foundations that fund job training and employment in California
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment 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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Weingart Foundation
- $200,000 to Organizacion En California De Lideres Campesinas Inc, Oxnard: Unrestricted operating support
- $100,000 to Warehouse Worker Resource Center, Ontario: Unrestricted operating support
- $5,000 to Los Angeles Black Worker Center, Los Angeles: General support of service programs
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 Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $30,000 to Womens Audio Mission, San Francisco: General support
- $15,000 to Journalism Funding Partners, Sacramento: The ten news
- $5,000 to Pie Ranch, Pescadero: Practicing solidarity and justice at pie ranch
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $100,000 to Work2future Foundation, San Jose: San jose works pilot program
- $35,000 to East County Economic Development Council Foundation, El Cajon: Empower east county businesses support initiative
- $30,000 to Monument Impact, Concord: Emerging business support program
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/
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $275,000 to Food Chain Workers Alliance, Los Angeles: Health and Health Equity
- $250,000 to Democracy at Work Institute, San Francisco: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $150,000 to Jobs To Move America, Los Angeles: Jobs and Family Economic Security
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Jvs Socal, Los Angeles: Life-changing career training program, BankWork$
- $20,000 to Mendocino Private Industry Council, Ukiah: These funds will be used to provide 8-10 low-income adult and/or youth (16-24 yrs.) job...
- $20,000 to Workshops for Warriors Inc, San Diego: WFW?s Advanced Manufacturing Training for Young Veterans
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.
Atkinson Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services
- $30,000 to A Brighter Day Youth Work Program, Belmont: General support in san mateo county
- $15,000 to Abilitypath, Redwood City: Employment services
- $10,000 to Jobtrain Inc, Menlo Park: 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 Schmidt Family Foundation
- $400,000 to Adas Cafe, Palo Alto: Local community support in california
- $360,000 to Pie Ranch, Pescadero: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
- $300,000 to Jobs With Justice San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $225,000 to Building Skills Partnership, Los Angeles: Bsps economic & workforce advancement project
- $175,000 to Juma Ventures, San Francisco: To support juma ventures youthconnect and alumni engagement programs in santa clara...
- $175,000 to Jobtrain Inc, Menlo Park: 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...
Banc of California Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Goodwill Central Coast, San Luis Obispo: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $15,000 to First Community Capital, Temecula: The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs
- $10,000 to Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
How to apply: Grant agreement
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
- $30,000 to Working Wardrobes for A New Start, Santa Ana: Rebuilding careers for veterans
- $2,500 to Working Wardrobes for A New Start, Santa Ana: General operating support
- $1,474 to Working Wardrobes for A New Start, Santa Ana: Matching gift - on behalf of iim team
How to apply: Online form, audited financial reports when available for grant applications coming through the annual grant cycle.
Deadlines: The application usually opens in mid-may and closes 30-days later (these dates vary).
Restrictions: Types of programs supported - every heartbeat matters programs: programs that educate, screen and/or treat underserved people to reduce the global burden of heart valve disease - other health-focused programs: programs that advance health...
Truist Foundation Inc
- $750,000 to Empower Work Inc, San Francisco: Building career pathways to
- $15,000 to Building Skills Partnership, Los Angeles: Building career pathways to
- $7,500 to Summer Search, San Francisco: Building career pathways to
How to apply: Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
Deadlines: Rolling Deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
The Ahmanson Foundation
- $276,000 to Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles: For roof replacement and remediation of water damage at the john van de kamp center
- $115,600 to Anthesis Services, Ontario: For acquisition of two passenger vans
- $99,600 to Tierra Del Sol Foundation, Sunland: For asphalt repair and replacement
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Koret Foundation
- $100,000 to Summer Search, Oakland: Pathways to career success and financial wellbeing
- $25,000 to Juma Ventures, San Francisco: Youthconnect
- $7,500 to Summer Search, Oakland: General operating support
How to apply: Information about application procedures for the grant programs of the koret foundation can be found at www.koret.org
Deadlines: Www.koret.org
Restrictions: Www.koret.org
Walter and Elise Haas Fund
- $50,000 to Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, Oakland: One year of general operating support to engage bay area congregations in social and...
- $40,000 to Womens Audio Mission, San Francisco: One year of general operating support for training in music production and recording for...
- $31,500 to Womens Audio Mission, San Francisco: Two years of project support for womens audio mission to collaborate with cecilia...
How to apply: Sample form available upon request
Sierra Health Foundation
- $5,000 to Juma Ventures, San Francisco: Matching gift
- $5,000 to Central Valley Workers Center, Fresno: Matching gift
- $1,000 to Beyond Housing Foundation, Fresno: Matching gift
How to apply: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Deadlines: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Restrictions: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $300,000 to Jobs To Move America, Los Angeles: 80303 general operating support for jobs to move america
- $25,000 to Democracy at Work Institute, San Francisco: 82462 site visit donation
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Sand Hill Foundation
- $75,000 to Pie Ranch, Pescadero: General operating support
- $50,000 to Jobtrain Inc, Menlo Park: General support
How to apply: Include verification of irc 501(c)(3) status, activities, references
Deadlines: Revolving
Restrictions: Public charities
The Cushman Foundation
- $60,000 to Vets - Beyond the Uniform, Carlsbad: General/unrestricted
- $5,000 to Vets - Beyond the Uniform, Carlsbad: General/unrestricted
How to apply: See online grant application available at www.cushmanfoundation.net
Deadlines: See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21
Restrictions: See overview of the cushman foundation funding guidelines and applications, as published at www.cushmanfoundation.net. All grants to benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater san diego area.
Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation
- $25,000 to Workshops for Warriors, San Diego: General assistance
- $20,000 to San Diego Second Chance Program, San Diego: General assistance
How to apply: Written
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $30,000 to Womens Audio Mission, San Francisco: For the advancement of women and gender-expansive people in music/audio production and...
- $10,000 to Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles: To offer paid work experience on green community projects and innovative after school,...
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $15,000 to Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles: Resolve barriers to employment
- $10,000 to Downtown Streets Inc, San Jose: Homelessness prevention and safe shelter
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...
Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw
- $10,000 to Working Wardrobes for A New Start, Santa Ana: General operating
- $5,000 to Tierra Del Sol Foundation, Sunland: General operating
How to apply: No required format for request
Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time
Restrictions: All distributions are made for charitable, scientific, medical or educational purposes within the u.s.
Open Stewardship Foundation
- $8,000 to Accompany Worldwide, Los Angeles: Help women in need
- $3,000 to Seesaw Communities Inc, Buena Park: Training for disabled and autism
How to apply: Applications are accepted by mail or hand delivery and must be accompanied by the application cover sheet, 501 (c)(3) determination letter, signed tax returns for the prior two years, three months of the applicant's most recent bank statements, comprehensive and detailed...
Deadlines: All applications must be received or postmarked by november 30.
Restrictions: The following entities are ineligible: political organizations and organizations attempting to influence legislation, for-profit organizations, public media and organizations that will use grants for loans, investments, fundraising events.
Heffernan Group Foundation
- $5,000 to Hope Services, San Jose: Donation
- $1,000 to Center for Employment Training, San Jose: Donation
How to apply: Electronically, contact ceo/director
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: $500 - $30,000
The Strandberg Family Foundation C/O Jeffrey C Kirwood
- $298,988 to Summer Search, San Francisco: Empowering students from low-income communities on a successful life path.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted in writing describing the organization, goals for the future, funds requested, and the purpose for which the funds will be used.
Restrictions: The foundation supports programs of charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of those items used in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
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