Foundations that fund organizations in Chester, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chester nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $815K to Chester organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
48 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chester around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chester
- $815K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 48
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kbk Foundation C/O K & M Office LLC | San Rafael, CA | 2 | $346K | $173K | Yes | Specific community benefit |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $175K | $175K | Yes | Supporting indigenous communities' land stewardship, self-d… |
| Almanor Scholarship Fund | Chester, CA | 35 | $120K | $2,400 | Yes | Educational |
| The Collins Companies Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $85K | $43K | Preselected only | Food donation; Upgrade thrift store furnace |
| Bella Vista Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General support |
| The Milton & Beatrice Wind Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | To provide funding and assistance to support projects in bu… |
| Carlsen Muir Family Foundation | Folsom, CA | 2 | $7,600 | $3,800 | Preselected only | In 1980, concerned fishermen, business people and the Chest…; Improve Library and encourage awareness through trips to th… |
| M R Finley Family Foundation | San Anselmo, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General supports |
| Full Circle Charitable Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Senaca hospital new build campaign. |
| The Kirchner Family Foundation | Red Bluff, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Willard E Bartel Foundation | Norco, CA | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Chester, California?
The Kbk Foundation C/O K & M Office LLC, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Almanor Scholarship Fund, The Collins Companies Foundation, Bella Vista Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Chester 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 Chester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.