Foundations that fund organizations in Colusa, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colusa nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $296K to Colusa organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colusa around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colusa
- $296K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colusa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | For general support |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Community programming support |
| Phillip & Edith Leonian Foundation | Bronx, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| The Violich Family Foundation | Kentfield, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Forest conservation |
| Mariani Nut Company Foundation Inc | Winters, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation |
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 Colusa, California?
The Heising-Simons Foundation, Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc, Phillip & Edith Leonian Foundation, The Violich Family Foundation, Mariani Nut Company Foundation Inc reported grants to Colusa 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 Colusa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.