Foundations that fund organizations in Brentwood, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brentwood nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $658K to Brentwood organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
49 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brentwood around $4,000. 20 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brentwood
- $658K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 49
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in CA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brentwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps | Bellevue, WA | 4 | $249K | $62K | Preselected only | Capacity building support; Gala sponsorship |
| Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 2 | $85K | $43K | Yes | Read Me A Story; Post Pandemic Responsive Programming in East Contra Costa |
| The Zellerbach Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating support |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Improving health equity of farmworkers |
| Justice Justice Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $45K | $23K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Sunlight Giving | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General support, $35,000 per year for three years |
| Rodan Family Foundation | Orinda, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes of the organization |
| Deeksha Incorporated | Brentwood, CA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Donation |
| Antioch Community Foundation Attn Keith Archuleta | Antioch, CA | 2 | $11K | $5,250 | Yes | General support |
| The David Geffen Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sierra Health Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Responsive grants program |
| Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Blankmeyer Family Foundation | Alamo, CA | 1 | $9,611 | $9,611 | Preselected only | Support of religious organization |
| Caspe Foundation C/O Jeffrey Caspe | Skokie, IL | 1 | $7,870 | $7,870 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Vaquero Foundation | Monterey, CA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Preserving local history; Wifi hot spots to rural families |
| Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | Richmond, CA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Lynch Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes |
| Harry and Helen Tassell Family Foundation | Antioch, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support |
| Fremont Bank Foundation | Fremont, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Holiday Grant |
| Cathedral Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Contra Costa Jewish Community Center | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Neeb Family Foundation | Pelham, AL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Hearticure Foundation | Brentwood, CA | 1 | $1,567 | $1,567 | Preselected only | Humanitarian aid |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $1,520 | $760 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $975 | $325 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Animal-related |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | One year of general operating support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Farsite Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Indigent support |
| Weinerman Foundation Inc | Clinton, CT | 4 | $407 | $101 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $360 | $360 | Preselected only | 360 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $110 | $110 | Preselected only | Education |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $82 | $82 | Yes | General support |
| Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $51 | $51 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Brentwood, California?
Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps, Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation, The Zellerbach Family Foundation, The California Endowment, Justice Justice Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Brentwood 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 Brentwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.