Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in California
388 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $942.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 388 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The California Endowment | California | $190.8M | 1115 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $39.1M | 130 | 2024 |
| 3 | Alliance for Global Justice Corp | Arizona | $31.8M | 20 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $30.2M | 63 | 2024 |
| 5 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $25.1M | 79 | 2023 |
| 6 | Freedom House | District of Columbia | $22.5M | 11 | 2024 |
| 7 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $20.2M | 114 | 2024 |
| 8 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $17.3M | 82 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $17.0M | 34 | 2024 |
| 10 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $15.0M | 39 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 388 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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