Foundations that fund organizations in Banning, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Banning nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $303K to Banning organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Banning around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Banning
- $303K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Banning organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Stewart Laura May T U W | Pennington, NJ | 11 | $61K | $6,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general; General operating |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Fine and Greenwald Foundation C/O Marsha Soffer | Aventura, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Indigenous peoples |
| Environment Now | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Fenner basin landscape cultural study |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Community & economic development |
| Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Shower and laundry assistance for the homeless |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| The Modglin Family Foundation | Villa Park, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Mercy Indonesia children |
| Woodhouse Family Foundation C/O Kirt Woodhouse | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Beaver Medical Clinic Foundation | Redlands, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 2 | $1,631 | $815 | Preselected only | Religion; Environment |
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 Banning, California?
The California Endowment, Stewart Laura May T U W, The Annenberg Foundation, The Fine and Greenwald Foundation C/O Marsha Soffer, Environment Now and 7 others reported grants to Banning 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 Banning. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.