Foundations that fund organizations in Barstow, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Barstow nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $74K to Barstow organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Barstow around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Barstow
- $74K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in CA
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Barstow organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support of domestic violence sheleter |
| Flagstar Foundation Inc | Troy, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Workforce readiness |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Health & human services; United way/red cross |
| Goodwin Family Memorial Tua | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Gee Foundation | Barstow, CA | 5 | $4,100 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Green Mountain Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Wks Foundation | Cypress, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Denny's cook - Health issues |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Barstow, California?
Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation, Flagstar Foundation Inc, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Goodwin Family Memorial Tua, Gee Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Barstow 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 Barstow. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.