Foundations that fund organizations in Bishop, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bishop nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $1.1M to Bishop organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
71 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bishop around $5,000. 20 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bishop
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 71
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bishop organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald M Slager Sunset Foundation | Bishop, CA | 12 | $286K | $11K | Yes | Scholarships; Cancer patients assistance; After school program |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $225K | $225K | Yes | Fostering youth development and leadership, supporting indi… |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | 2 | $163K | $82K | Preselected only | Payahuunadu water justice group; General operating support |
| For 4 Paws | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 2 | $55K | $27K | Preselected only | Services rendered to provide medical procedures for K-9.; Build dog yard for Dog Rescues |
| Margaret Pillsbury Foundation | Bishop, CA | 8 | $47K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Suport Agriculture mechanics program. To purchase CAD Laser…; Purchase 2 new Cardiopulmonary Monitors; Food, social services & motel assistance |
| The Turnip Top Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 2 | $39K | $19K | Preselected only | Support - 501c3 organization |
| The Morkal Foundation | Bishop, CA | 7 | $36K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable; Vacation bible school; Homeless assistance |
| Howe Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Donald and Ruby Branson Foundation | Lone Pine, CA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Injured wildlife and education program for local schools; Outdoor STEM program for 3-8 grade |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support |
| Oreilly Automotive Foundation Inc | Springfield, MO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Transitional Housing Support Program |
| Hams Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | To support education and the exchange of knowledge |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Yes | Technology upgrades (computers and software) for full-time…; The requested funds will be used to cover the downpayment f…; Essential food and supplements for wildlife one year |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Wildlife rehabilitation in |
| Sierra Health Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Responsive grants program |
| Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Kirsonis Family Foundation | Malibu, CA | 4 | $5,700 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| The Stern Family Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $5,447 | $5,447 | Preselected only | Ith the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers… |
| Dechambeau Creek Foundation | Lee Vining, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 2024 director's fund award recipient |
| Helen and Will Webster Foundation | Arcadia, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Environment |
| Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Help others |
| Patricia Bragg Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support for charity's purpose |
| Roach Maxam Family Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 | Yes | General support |
| Haskell Fund | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Yes | Designated for conservation of land and water of eastern si… |
| Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $4,048 | $4,048 | Preselected only | General |
| The Lorber Foundation | Amherst, MA | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund to support mission |
| The Materium Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $2,750 | $1,375 | Preselected only | For general operating support; For general operting support |
| Livingry Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support education program |
| Wm Keck Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | For general support of charitable purposes. |
| Lucky Seven Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Animals |
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 Bishop, California?
Donald M Slager Sunset Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, For 4 Paws, Margaret Pillsbury Foundation and 29 others reported grants to Bishop 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 Bishop. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.