Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid Grant Funders in California
672 foundations with a documented disaster relief & emergency aid focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $553.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 672 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 disaster relief & emergency aid funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Community Foundation | California | $69.7M | 223 | 2023 |
| 2 | California Fire Safe Council Inc | California | $41.5M | 391 | 2024 |
| 3 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | California | $34.4M | 36 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation | California | $27.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $20.8M | 36 | 2024 |
| 6 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $19.5M | 104 | 2023 |
| 7 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | California | $18.6M | 11 | 2024 |
| 8 | Direct Relief | California | $11.3M | 97 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Starbucks Foundation | Washington | $10.1M | 60 | 2024 |
| 10 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Health | California | $9.7M | 2 | 2022 |
| 11 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $9.4M | 11 | 2024 |
| 12 | California Fire Foundation | California | $8.1M | 351 | 2024 |
| 13 | North Valley Community Foundation | California | $8.0M | 94 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest disaster relief & emergency aid funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 672 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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