Foundations that fund organizations in Coachella, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Coachella nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $2.1M to Coachella organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
49 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Coachella around $9,000. 19 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Coachella
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 49
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in CA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Coachella organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Core operating support |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $355K | $178K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Anderson Stewart Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | Provide assistance to homeless |
| Iqair Foundation | LA Mirada, CA | 5 | $210K | $42K | Preselected only | Providing equipment to provide clean air. |
| Weingart Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Unrestricted operating support |
| Western Wind Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $128K | $128K | Yes | Economic Development, Infrastructure Support, Community Dev… |
| Anderson Childrens Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 7 | $118K | $15K | Yes | Band help; Piano class; Academic field trips |
| Connie and Bob Lurie Foundation Inc | Redwood City, CA | 2 | $92K | $46K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Hn and Frances C Berger Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | 2 | $44K | $22K | Preselected only | Platinum Sponsorship for 2024 Golf Tournament; to purchase supplies and equipment |
| C J Berry Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Achilles Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | General fund or charitable |
| Baloian Family Foundation | Fresno, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Children's bible school |
| Whitfield Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $26K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Hardship Assistance Grant; Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant |
| Aeg Community Foundation (fka Staples Center Foundation) | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Community Building and Awareness Through the Arts |
| Jsl Family Foundation | Ashville, AL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To aid in maximizing programs intended to stop killing of a… |
| People Helping People U S a | Palm Springs, CA | 3 | $11K | $4,000 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Giant's Causeway | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Heritage Palms Employee Scholarship Fund | Indio, CA | 2 | $8,700 | $4,350 | Preselected only | College scholarships |
| The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | 1 | $7,143 | $7,143 | Yes | Help feed the poor and hungry |
| The Champions Volunteer Foundation | LA Quinta, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support the foster program "seniors offering shelter and… |
| The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Essential vehicle expense donations |
| Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Brian D Stevens Foundation | Folsom, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Highland Street Connection and Subsidiaries | Newton, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | For community. |
| The Lilly Family Foundation | Superior, CO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dunlap Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Animal care |
| Rodman Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Barbara N Rubin Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support the product recovery program. |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $985 | $985 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educ. general |
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 Coachella, California?
The California Wellness Foundation, The California Endowment, Anderson Stewart Family Foundation, Iqair Foundation, Weingart Foundation and 25 others reported grants to Coachella 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 Coachella. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.