Scientific Research Grant Funders in California
1076 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1076 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 scientific research funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | California | $221.2M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Stanford Health Care | California | $204.1M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc | California | $148.1M | 21 | 2024 |
| 4 | Gary and Mary West Health Endowmentinc | Delaware | $77.9M | 4 | 2022 |
| 5 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $70.4M | 138 | 2024 |
| 6 | Gary and Mary West Charitable Trust | California | $58.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $57.5M | 86 | 2024 |
| 8 | Parker Institute for Cancer | California | $56.9M | 32 | 2024 |
| 9 | Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson | Massachusetts | $56.8M | 34 | 2024 |
| 10 | Sean N Parker Foundation | California | $48.3M | 6 | 2018 |
| 11 | Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Washington | $40.0M | 28 | 2022 |
| 12 | Wm Keck Foundation | California | $34.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $32.8M | 88 | 2025 |
| 14 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $32.6M | 48 | 2023 |
| 15 | Valhalla Foundation | California | $29.4M | 5 | 2024 |
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