Foundations that fund organizations in Brawley, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brawley nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $943K to Brawley organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brawley around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brawley
- $943K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brawley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $450K | $450K | Yes | Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Core operating support |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $75K | $38K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| New Gold Mesquite Foundation Inc | Brawley, CA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Howard P Meyer Foundation | El Centro, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charity |
| The Shepherds Hand Inc | Lakeland, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Kids ministry |
| Valley Education Foundation | Brawley, CA | 1 | $1,025 | $1,025 | Yes | Boys and girls |
| Health Education Activities Ltd | Jackson, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Public schooleducation |
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 Brawley, California?
The Schmidt Family Foundation, The California Wellness Foundation, The California Endowment, New Gold Mesquite Foundation Inc, Howard P Meyer Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Brawley 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 Brawley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.