Foundations that fund organizations in Boulder Creek, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Boulder Creek nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $372K to Boulder Creek organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Boulder Creek around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Boulder Creek
- $372K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Boulder Creek organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transformation Trust Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $256K | $256K | Preselected only | Website upgrade, design |
| Norman Raab Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Human services |
| Coequantem Fund | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Thomas E Lemons Foundation C/O Bakertilly | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Social services - humanitarian |
| The Nicholson Family Foundation | Petaluma, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating expenses. multi-year grant. social enrich… |
| Ce Johnson Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Edward and Constance Barthold Family Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Sustainable development-provety, hunger, health and well-be… |
| William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Teichert Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support public charity programs |
| Walter H & Peg Meyer Fnd Inc-Agt | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Solo Deo | Davis, CA | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Preselected only | For any use consistent with the public charity's goals and… |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| H & R Peters Family Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support of other charitable organizations |
| Kenney Family Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Brandenburg Family Foundation C/O Diane M Brandenburg | San Jose, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support programs that create a kinder, more compassionate w… |
| Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Outreach Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | STEM Opportunity Fund - Field Trips |
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 Boulder Creek, California?
Transformation Trust Inc, Norman Raab Foundation, Coequantem Fund, Thomas E Lemons Foundation C/O Bakertilly, The Nicholson Family Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.