Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in California
1738 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1738 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 food & agriculture funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $118.3M | 109 | 2024 |
| 2 | Feeding America | Illinois | $114.2M | 140 | 2024 |
| 3 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $78.8M | 187 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Albertsons Companies Foundation | California | $42.9M | 402 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $42.7M | 165 | 2024 |
| 6 | Ecology Center | California | $37.8M | 290 | 2024 |
| 7 | The California Endowment | California | $34.2M | 479 | 2024 |
| 8 | La Cooperativa Campesina De California | California | $33.6M | 34 | 2024 |
| 9 | California Association of Food Banks | California | $27.9M | 257 | 2024 |
| 10 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $26.8M | 255 | 2023 |
| 11 | Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | California | $20.6M | 340 | 2024 |
| 12 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $16.6M | 66 | 2024 |
| 13 | Share Our Strength | District of Columbia | $14.8M | 325 | 2024 |
| 14 | Stupski Foundation | California | $14.6M | 65 | 2024 |
| 15 | Mercury One Inc | Texas | $12.7M | 5 | 2023 |
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