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California Foundation for

Sacramento, California  ·  EIN 942838242  ·  Private foundation

California Foundation for is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.2M in grants paid and $4.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 100 individual grants from this funder — $9.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.2M
Total assets
100
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What California Foundation for funds

California Foundation for's giving carries a documented focus on disability services.

Disability Services

Populations it has supported include disabled.

disabled

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for California Foundation for, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Freed Center for Independent Living
DLDC / DDAR
Grass Valley, CA$379K2023
Freed Center for Independent Living
DLDC / DDAR
Grass Valley, CA$313K2022
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
DLDC / DDAR
San Jose, CA$291K2023
Disability Action Center
DDAR
Chico, CA$227K2023
Disability Resource Agencyindependent Living
DDAR
Modesto, CA$224K2023
Resources for Independence Central Valley
DDAR
Fresno, CA$219K2024
Freed Center for Independent Living
DLDC / DDAR
Grass Valley, CA$218K2024
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
DLDC / DDAR
San Jose, CA$210K2024
Disability Resource Center
DDAR
Long Beach, CA$207K2024
Service Center for Independent Living
DDAR
Claremont, CA$206K2024
Disability Communiity Resource Center
DDAR
Los Angeles, CA$197K2024
Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties
DDAR
Concord, CA$185K2023
Resources for Independent Living
DDAR
Sacramento, CA$182K2023
Disability Resource Agencyindependent Living
DDAR
Modesto, CA$180K2024
Communities Actively Living Independent & Free
DDAR
Los Angeles, CA$180K2024

California Foundation for giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.8M
2023$3.2M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from California Foundation for

California Foundation for's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfilc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about California Foundation for

Does California Foundation for accept grant applications?
California Foundation for's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does California Foundation for fund?
California Foundation for's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Freed Center for Independent Living, Freed Center for Independent Living, Silicon Valley Independent Living Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does California Foundation for give in grants?
California Foundation for reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.9M over 100 grants.
Where is California Foundation for located?
California Foundation for is based in Sacramento, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942838242.
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About this profile. This page is built from California Foundation for's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with California Foundation for. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.