Grant Funders in Oakland, CA
Bespoke Grants indexes 143 grant-making foundations headquartered in Oakland, California — together $1.47B in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports education, arts & culture, health care and higher education. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Oakland nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Oakland
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
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The causes most commonly funded by foundations based in Oakland:
Beyond Oakland
Local funders are a starting point, not the whole picture. Most Oakland nonprofits are also eligible for statewide and national foundations — browse all grant funders in California, or let Bespoke Grants match your nonprofit to funders at every level for free.