Foundations that fund organizations in Chowchilla, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chowchilla nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $106K to Chowchilla organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chowchilla around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chowchilla
- $106K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chowchilla organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Memorial Foundation | Chowchilla, CA | 6 | $75K | $11K | Yes | Sports; Summer Events; Concerts in the Park |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| John and Marcia Goldman Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| H & H van Klaveren Family Foundation | Modesto, CA | 1 | $950 | $950 | Preselected only | To further organization purpose |
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 Chowchilla, California?
The Golden Memorial Foundation, Texas Instruments Foundation, John and Marcia Goldman Foundation, The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc, H & H van Klaveren Family Foundation reported grants to Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.