Foundations that fund organizations in Byron, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Byron nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $26K to Byron organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Byron around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Byron
- $26K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Byron organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Simpson and Douglas Williams Charitable Fund Inc | Oakland, CA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Provide programs to youth |
| Kennys Kids | Sedona, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation | Alamo, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| Vaquero Foundation | Monterey, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educating youth |
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 Byron, California?
Carol Simpson and Douglas Williams Charitable Fund Inc, Kennys Kids, John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation, Vaquero Foundation reported grants to Byron 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 Byron. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.