Foundations that fund organizations in Albany, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Albany nonprofits
53 private foundations gave $2.9M to Albany organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 53 that say either way accept applications.
59 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Albany around $2,000. 27 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 53
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 53 that state a policy
- Dollars to Albany
- $2.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 59
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CA
- 51%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Albany organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $911K | $455K | Yes | Maternal, newborn, child nutrition and health |
| Caerus Foundation Inc | Northbrook, IL | 3 | $825K | $300K | Preselected only | Core programming; Onboarding a Chief Development Officer; Core programming and administrative support |
| The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation | Larkspur, CA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | To provide charitable assistance in the community. |
| Martin Family Foundation C/O Cbiz | New York, NY | 1 | $215K | $215K | Preselected only | For the charitable or educational function of the donee |
| Stupski Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To support the Seed Stewards project. |
| Rogers Family Foundation | Paradise Valley, AZ | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Chartiable activites |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | For leadership training initiative |
| Moore Family Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Glad training for eld teachers |
| Danvera Foundation | Pleasant Hill, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Hillman Family Foundations | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Energy and environment education |
| The Korpita Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Educational grant |
| Suncoast West Foundation C/O Margaret Geddes | Naples, FL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Marmor Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support and Education for Local Providers |
| The Rorick Family Foundation | Pinole, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Grace Nixon Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Lowell Berry Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Writer/Coach |
| The Roland Family Foundation | Franklin Lakes, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose grant |
| Benzien Family Foundation Inc C/O R August Benzien | Portland, OR | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted/general op |
| Furthur Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Pegasus Voyages aka Pegasus Project has taken thousands of… |
| Edelmann Family Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donations to local charitable organizations to help animal… |
| Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To support the organization's programs |
| Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | Pescadero, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Morning Glory Family Foundation C/O Kyle Miller | Fairfax, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc | Galveston, TX | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Assist 501(c)(3) organization |
| Solo Deo | Davis, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | For any use consistent with the public charity's goals and… |
| The Springcreek Foundation C/O Third Plateau Social Impact Strategi | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Dog Kennel Improvements |
| The Emily Benatar Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Transform Food Systems |
| True North Foundation Inc | Bigfork, MT | 1 | $1,464 | $1,464 | Preselected only | School/ kids mission |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $1,283 | $300 | Yes | Core operating support |
| Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $1,224 | $1,224 | Preselected only | General |
| Louis F and Florence H Weyand 1977 | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Sinex Education Foundation Inc | Singer Island, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Animal care |
| McCarthy Family Charitable Foundation | Burke, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Energy issues |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| The Stocker Foundation | Elyria, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; most pressing need |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Massie Family Charitable Trust 1 Michael N Newmark Co-Trustee | St Louis, MO | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Promote writing skills in children |
| The Mars Family Charitable Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | All grants made to charity's general fund |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Swig Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Rescue adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill animal contro… |
| Mills Family Foundation | Elk, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use |
| J R Albert Foundation | Naperville, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Gould Family Foundation Inc | Del Mar, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Supporting music in Albany schools |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Employee or trustee recommended gift for general operationa… |
| The Walker Foundation Inc | Pacifica, CA | 1 | $317 | $317 | Yes | Charitable donations |
| Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation | Coronado, CA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Operating cost |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable pu… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Albany, California?
Gates Foundation, Caerus Foundation Inc, The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation, Martin Family Foundation C/O Cbiz, Stupski Foundation and 48 others reported grants to Albany organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Albany. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.