Youth Development Grant Funders in California
1791 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.6B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1791 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 youth development funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The California Endowment | California | $228.8M | 2201 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $127.7M | 854 | 2024 |
| 3 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $76.8M | 225 | 2024 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the | California | $52.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $42.2M | 268 | 2023 |
| 6 | Tiger Woods Charity Event Corporation | California | $39.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 7 | Sierra Health Foundation | California | $37.7M | 115 | 2020 |
| 8 | Henry T Nicholas Iii Foundation | California | $35.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | John Pritzker Family Fund | California | $29.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 10 | La84 Foundation | California | $26.6M | 362 | 2024 |
| 11 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $24.4M | 256 | 2024 |
| 12 | Mastercard Foundation | — | $21.0M | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Cotsen Foundation for the Art | California | $20.6M | 123 | 2023 |
| 14 | Sd Bechtel Jr Foundation | California | $20.0M | 17 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1791 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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