Community Improvement Grant Funders in California
728 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.6B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 728 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 community improvement funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $306.8M | 864 | 2024 |
| 2 | The California Endowment | California | $252.0M | 1888 | 2024 |
| 3 | Orange County Community Foundation | California | $69.8M | 296 | 2024 |
| 4 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $62.9M | 304 | 2023 |
| 5 | California Community Foundation | California | $59.3M | 422 | 2023 |
| 6 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $49.8M | 122 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $40.3M | 345 | 2025 |
| 8 | The James Irvine Foundation | California | $32.6M | 73 | 2024 |
| 9 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $28.6M | 189 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Michael and Lori Milken Family | California | $23.2M | 64 | 2024 |
| 11 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $22.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $18.5M | 40 | 2024 |
| 13 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $18.4M | 69 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $18.4M | 84 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $17.6M | 99 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 728 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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