Faith-Based (Christian) Grant Funders in California
948 foundations with a documented faith-based (christian) focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $552.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 948 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 faith-based (christian) funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Community Foundation | California | $41.7M | 41 | 2024 |
| 2 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $31.1M | 69 | 2024 |
| 3 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $20.6M | 38 | 2023 |
| 4 | Tenacre Foundation | New Jersey | $19.9M | 31 | 2025 |
| 5 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $19.7M | 346 | 2025 |
| 6 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Colorado | $13.1M | 131 | 2025 |
| 7 | Frank Mchugh-o'donovan Foundation Inc | Delaware | $9.1M | 8 | 2023 |
| 8 | World Olivet Assembly | New York | $7.7M | 13 | 2023 |
| 9 | Open Doors International Inc | California | $6.9M | 4 | 2022 |
| 10 | Christian Motorcyclists Association | Arkansas | $6.1M | 6 | 2023 |
| 11 | Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc | Oregon | $6.0M | 9 | 2024 |
| 12 | Far Reaching Ministries | California | $5.3M | 54 | 2024 |
| 13 | Doulos Partners | Alabama | $4.5M | 8 | 2025 |
| 14 | Ccf-la Supporting Organization | California | $4.1M | 9 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest faith-based (christian) funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 948 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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