K-12 Education Grant Funders in California
849 foundations with a documented k-12 education focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $627.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 849 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 k-12 education funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xq Institute | California | $41.5M | 27 | 2024 |
| 2 | Catholic Community Foundation | California | $40.5M | 9 | 2024 |
| 3 | Sd Bechtel Jr Foundation | California | $34.8M | 55 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Oakland Public Education Fund | California | $27.0M | 10 | 2024 |
| 5 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $25.6M | 30 | 2024 |
| 6 | Valhalla Foundation | California | $16.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Great Public Schools Now | California | $15.2M | 35 | 2019 |
| 8 | Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation | California | $14.3M | 382 | 2024 |
| 9 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $14.2M | 78 | 2023 |
| 10 | Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation | California | $13.0M | 6 | 2025 |
| 11 | Irvine Public Schools Foundation | California | $10.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 12 | The California Endowment | California | $10.4M | 205 | 2024 |
| 13 | Crescent Porter Hale Foundation | California | $9.7M | 138 | 2024 |
| 14 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | California | $8.3M | 25 | 2024 |
| 15 | Las Lomitas Education Foundation | California | $7.9M | 5 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest k-12 education funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 849 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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