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Economic Development Grant Funders in California
186 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $425.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 186 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
186
Economic development funders
$425.3M
Given to California nonprofits
2,558
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active economic development funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $130.9M | 18 | 2023 |
| 2 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $23.7M | 95 | 2023 |
| 3 | The James Irvine Foundation | California | $20.2M | 18 | 2023 |
| 4 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $19.2M | 66 | 2023 |
| 5 | The California Endowment | California | $17.9M | 128 | 2024 |
| 6 | Genesis La Economic Growth Corporation | California | $15.4M | 30 | 2024 |
| 7 | Rural Community Assistance | District of Columbia | $14.1M | 9 | 2024 |
| 8 | The San Diego Foundation | California | $12.6M | 22 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $11.3M | 83 | 2018 |
| 10 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $9.9M | 49 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $9.3M | 9 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $8.5M | 11 | 2024 |
| 13 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $8.4M | 250 | 2025 |
| 14 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $7.5M | 34 | 2023 |
| 15 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $6.7M | 8 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 186 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. Free, no credit card.
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How this list is built. Bespoke Grants indexes 13M+ grants from public IRS Form 990 filings. This page shows foundations whose giving carries a documented economic development focus and that have funded California nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to California recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.