Foundations that fund mental health in California
These 25 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Mcmillen Family Foundation
- $443,840 to Beacon House Association of San Pedro, San Pedro: Fund program support
- $275,000 to Southwest Alano Club Inc, Hawthorne: Fund program support
- $168,000 to Awakening Recovery, Los Angeles: 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...
Atkinson Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services
- $50,000 to Peninsula Family Connections, Palo Alto: General support
- $15,000 to One Life Counseling Center, San Carlos: General support
- $12,500 to Peninsula Family Connections, Palo Alto: 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 Ahmanson Foundation
- $150,000 to Awakening Recovery Inc, Los Angeles: For solar panel installation at the women's recovery house
- $150,000 to East Los Angeles Womens Center, Los Angeles: For phase 3 purchase of technology, furnishings, and equipment
- $125,000 to The Gooden Center, Pasadena: Toward restoration of the exterior of the bishop gooden home
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Hutton Foundation Dba Hutton Parker Foundation
- $15,000 to Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
- $15,000 to Standing Together To End Sexual Assault, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
- $10,000 to Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, 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 &...
Weingart Foundation
- $200,000 to A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Los Angeles: Unrestricted operating support
- $75,000 to African Communities Public Health Coalition, Los Angeles: Rapid response funding in support for black migrants in southern california
- $50,000 to Call Blackline, Spring Valley: 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...
Sierra Health Foundation
- $25,000 to Holding Space, Elk Grove: Public policy
- $10,000 to Youth Forward, Sacramento: President's discretionary
- $10,000 to Spirit Peers for Independence and Recovery, Grass Valley: Responsive grants program
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
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Alano Club of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara: General operating support
- $10,000 to Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara: General operating support
- $10,000 to Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be in letter form and be accompanied by photocopies of the most current federal and state ruling letters showing the applicant to be an organization declared to be a public charity under internal revenue section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3). The application should...
Restrictions: Awards are made in the sole and absolute discretion of the foundation trustees to public charities which foster religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes and to organizations which promote the prevention of cruelty to...
Latkin Charitable Foundation
- $7,000 to Santa Barbara New House, Santa Barbara: General operating
- $6,000 to Standing Together To End Sexual Assault, Santa Barbara: General operating
- $5,000 to Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Santa Barbara: General operating
How to apply: A letter stating their name, purpose of their organization and how the grants will be used
Deadlines: April 1st & october 1st
Restrictions: Awards are restricted to santa barbara county
Heffernan Group Foundation
- $10,000 to Side By Side, San Anselmo: 2024 grant
- $5,000 to Buckelew Programs, Novato: 2024 grant
- $1,000 to Westcoast Childrens Clinic, Oakland: Donation
How to apply: Electronically, contact ceo/director
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: $500 - $30,000
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $75,000 to Our Roots, Oakland: Health and Health Equity
- $20,000 to A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Los Angeles: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $10,000 to Access Institute for Psychological Services, San Francisco: Health and Health Equity
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/
June G Outhwaite Charitable Trust Js Poucher Kl Englert & Cm Cooney Co-Tr
- $25,000 to Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, Santa Barbara: Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center Treatment Programs
- $10,000 to Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara: Mental Healthcare and Residential Services for Low-Income Women and the Elderly in South...
- $5,000 to Casa Serena, Santa Barbara: General Operating Support for Women in Recovery and Their Families
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 Crail-Johnson Foundation
- $10,000 to Calibrate A Non-Profit Corporation, Pasadena: General operating expenses to build capacity for part-time program staff, expanding...
- $10,000 to Open Paths Counseling Center, Inglewood: For operational expenses related to the mission to meet the evolving health care needs of...
- $1,000 to Calibrate A Non-Profit Corporation, Pasadena: General operating expenses to build capacity for part-time program staff, expanding...
How to apply: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Deadlines: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Restrictions: See mission statement/grant making policies (see statement 17)
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation
- $10,000 to Hope Harbor, Tustin: General support
- $5,000 to Casa Serena, Santa Barbara: General support
- $5,000 to Center for Community Solutions, San Diego: General support
How to apply: No preferred format
Banc of California Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Inspire Life Skills Training, Corona: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $5,000 to Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center, Los Angeles: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $4,000 to Olive Crest, Santa Ana: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
How to apply: Grant agreement
Hobsonlucas Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Side By Side, San Anselmo: General donation
- $1,000 to Buckelew Programs, Novato: General donation
- $1,000 to Bay Area Community Counseling, San Francisco: General donation
How to apply: Letter with information regarding request.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
- $500,000 to Urban Restoration Counseling Center, San Diego: 2022 i2 phase 2 stipend grant
- $25,000 to Center for Community Solutions, San Diego: Fy22 mission support grant (2nd year payment)
How to apply: Provide a letter of intent (detailing project, rationale and budget), and a copy of the irs exempt status determination letter. Upon review, applicants will be required to submit a full proposal request including supporting documentation.
Deadlines: Fall and spring due dates to apply. See website (www.alliancehf.org) for details.
Restrictions: There are limitations on funds for research, lobbying and project continuation. Funding is provided primarily to healthcare programs that promote access to healthcare for the medically underserved in san diego county.
Unihealth Foundation
- $200,000 to The Beacon House Association of San Pedro, San Pedro: Expanding mental health clinical services
- $150,000 to Child Development Institute, Reseda: Hospital to home bridge for vulnerable infants program
How to apply: Grant application outline provided upon submission of letter of inquiry.
Deadlines: See website for dates
Restrictions: Awards restricted geographically and programmatically.
Sand Hill Foundation
- $70,000 to One Life Counseling Center, San Carlos: General support for mental health access & early intervention for at-risk youth
- $70,000 to Adolescent Counseling Services, Redwood City: Mental health access for youth initiative
How to apply: Include verification of irc 501(c)(3) status, activities, references
Deadlines: Revolving
Restrictions: Public charities
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $80,000 to Olive Crest, Santa Ana: Organization's charitable purpose
- $40,000 to Olive Crest, Santa Ana: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation
- $100,000 to Center for Community Solutions, San Diego: General assistance
- $15,000 to Turning Point Home of San Diego Inc, San Diego: General assistance
How to apply: Written
Bothin Foundation
- $40,000 to California Clubhouse Inc, San Mateo: Purchase signage and paint new building for adults with psychiatric disabilities
- $34,100 to Access Institute for Psychological Services, San Francisco: Update aging it infrastructure to enhance office efficiency and support services
How to apply: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Deadlines: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Restrictions: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Walter and Elise Haas Fund
- $60,000 to Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, Berkeley: One year of project support for programs that serve immigrants and refugees
- $1,000 to East Bay Agency for Children, Oakland: One year of general operating support
How to apply: Sample form available upon request
Pinpoint Foundation
- $30,000 to Rape Trauma Services, Burlingame: General support
- $30,000 to Community Violence Solutions, San Pablo: General support
How to apply: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org
Deadlines: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org
Restrictions: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Open Paths Counseling Center, Inglewood: General operating support
- $20,000 to A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Los Angeles: General operating support
How to apply: No form specified
The Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social Justice
- $30,000 to Mental Health Advocacy Services, Los Angeles: General support
- $10,000 to The Narrative Method Group, Encino: General support
How to apply: Letter
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