Education Grant Funders in California
7,193 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $20.1B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 7,193 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 education funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California Berkeley Foundation | California | $2.2B | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Ucla Foundation | California | $1.9B | 6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $1.5B | 2329 | 2024 |
| 4 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $759.3M | 812 | 2024 |
| 5 | Sierra Club Foundation | California | $495.6M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Uc Davis Foundation | California | $464.7M | 8 | 2025 |
| 7 | California Community Foundation | California | $279.7M | 1605 | 2023 |
| 8 | The California Endowment | California | $253.3M | 2811 | 2024 |
| 9 | Catholic Community Foundation | California | $154.4M | 113 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | California | $151.9M | 27 | 2025 |
| 11 | Climate Imperative Foundation | California | $148.0M | 45 | 2023 |
| 12 | Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation | California | $141.8M | 282 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest education funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 7,193 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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