Foundations that fund organizations in Big Sur, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Sur nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $661K to Big Sur organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Sur around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Sur
- $661K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Sur organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | 2 | $450K | $225K | Preselected only | Capital project ($70k) and utv station 1 ($30k); Building improvements capital project |
| The Children's Trust C/O the Johnson Company | New York, NY | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Social welfare |
| Patterson Family Foundation | Hockessin, DE | 3 | $30K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Employee or trustee recommended gift for general operationa… |
| J & M Foundation | Salinas, CA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| John and Elizabeth Kerrigan Charitable Foundation | Atherton, CA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Mistler Family Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Larry P O'Reilly and Family Foundation | Springfield, MO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Thomas D Halaczkiewicz Foundation Trust | Carmel Valley, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Cash donation for public services. |
| Peter Fogliano & Hal Lester Foundation Inc | Carmel, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support big sur community members who are uninsured or unde… |
| The William S Deakyne Foundation | Monterey, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Give Back Brands Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Frisone Family Foundation | Monterey, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Jackson Family Foundation Inc | Ocean Ridge, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Materium Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | For general operting support |
| Maturi Rammohan Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Louis & Lillian Glazer Family Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $590 | $590 | Preselected only | To prepare students for a lifetime of intellectual engageme… |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Big Sur, California?
Manitou Fund, The Children's Trust C/O the Johnson Company, Patterson Family Foundation, Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation, J & M Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Big Sur 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 Big Sur. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.