Foundations that fund organizations in Crescent City, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Crescent City nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $793K to Crescent City organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
35 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Crescent City around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Crescent City
- $793K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 35
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Crescent City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carestar Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $233K | $233K | Yes | Community crisis response collaborative (ccrc) |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $125K | $63K | Preselected only | Responding to youth and elder health inequities; Redwood voice - building youth leadership for health |
| S H Cowell Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $120K | $120K | Yes | To sustain a network for school improvement in humboldt and… |
| The Bailey Wildlife Foundation | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To foster understanding, enjoyment and stewardship by provi… |
| Basil Ronjoin Educational Trust C/O Wendy R Gerlach | Portland, OR | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Weeden Foundation | Bedford Hills, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Grant |
| Head & Heart Foundation Tr 12319 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Boyer Foundation | Bend, OR | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Environmental |
| Firedoll Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General Support |
| Crescent City Rotary Scholarship Foundation | Crescent City, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To carry out specific charitable, educational, and cultural… |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc | Bethesda, MD | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Redwood corps; Tax and audit prep |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To protect the greater Smith River ecosystem in Northern Ca… |
| Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $9,700 | $950 | Preselected only | in support of the seal medical fund; emergency medical care fund; 6 seals medical care fund |
| James J Colt Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To achieve charitable purpose |
| Wjo Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Houston Family Foundation | Armonk, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Ca condor reintroduction |
| Knapp George Owen Mem Fund Tua | St Louis, MO | 3 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn | Orlando, FL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Esper a Petersen Foundation | Grayslake, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To support rescue and rehabilitation of homeless pets |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | 2400 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $500 | $250 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building; Educational institutions and related |
| Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Crescent City, California?
Carestar Foundation, The California Endowment, S H Cowell Foundation, The Bailey Wildlife Foundation, Basil Ronjoin Educational Trust C/O Wendy R Gerlach and 19 others reported grants to Crescent City 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 Crescent City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.