Foundations that fund organizations in Columbia, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbia nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $25K to Columbia organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbia around $9,000. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbia
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lii Lennox Foundation | Richardson, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Operating |
| Samuel C Howes Trust UW Art 7 #0718585 | Boston, MA | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Rescue, rehabilitate and rehome orphaned small dogs in the… |
| The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
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 Columbia, California?
Lii Lennox Foundation, Samuel C Howes Trust UW Art 7 #0718585, Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation, The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation reported grants to Columbia 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 Columbia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.