Criminal Justice Grant Funders in California
218 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $259.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 218 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 criminal justice funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The California Endowment | California | $59.8M | 535 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $19.7M | 71 | 2024 |
| 3 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $15.6M | 112 | 2024 |
| 4 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $15.5M | 83 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $14.1M | 23 | 2024 |
| 6 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $12.3M | 18 | 2024 |
| 7 | Crankstart Foundation | California | $8.1M | 23 | 2024 |
| 8 | Open Philanthropy Action Fund | California | $8.0M | 5 | 2020 |
| 9 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $7.9M | 49 | 2024 |
| 10 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $7.7M | 18 | 2024 |
| 11 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $6.3M | 16 | 2024 |
| 12 | Bia-echo Foundation | Nevada | $5.6M | 2 | 2020 |
| 13 | East Bay Community Foundation | California | $3.4M | 49 | 2023 |
| 14 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $3.2M | 10 | 2022 |
| 15 | Accountable Justice Action Fund | California | $3.2M | 5 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 218 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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