Foundations that fund organizations in Colfax, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colfax nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $31K to Colfax organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colfax around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colfax
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colfax organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation | Bend, OR | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Colfax high school grad night |
| Susan Michaels Compassion Trust | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant |
| Dieter Family Foundation | Meadow Vista, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Real World Scholars Inc | Mariposa, CA | 1 | $788 | $788 | Preselected only | To support organization's mission |
| Henry J Fox Fund C/O Rubino & Company | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Colfax, California?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation, Susan Michaels Compassion Trust, Dieter Family Foundation, Real World Scholars Inc, Henry J Fox Fund C/O Rubino & Company reported grants to Colfax 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 Colfax. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.