Foundations that fund organizations in Delano, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Delano nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $4.9M to Delano organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Delano around $25K. 11 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Delano
- $4.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in CA
- 61%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Delano organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resnick Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $3.2M | $3.2M | Preselected only | Donee's tax exempt purpose |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 16 | $903K | $6,000 | Yes | Core operating support; For project support of loud for tomorrow, to strengthen org…; For project support for the delano guardians to work toward… |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $300K | $300K | Yes | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system, enco… |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $225K | $113K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| S H Cowell Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $54K | $27K | Yes | To launch family support programming in huron.; In recognition of cff's participation in the 2024 cowell bo… |
| The Marisla Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| Ronald W Naito MD Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Belay Foundation | Ketchum, ID | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Support operations |
| The Ceres Foundation Inc | Groton, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support for strengthening community power… |
| Jp's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| The Ettinger Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Edgar E & Elizabeth S Pankey Foundation | North Tustin, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Kern Division Retired Teachers Scho | Bakersfield, CA | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Education |
| Abby Meeske Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Donation was made to undergoing treatment for cancer. |
| Jewell Foundation Limited | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Linda Levenson Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support |
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 Delano, California?
Resnick Foundation, The California Wellness Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, The California Endowment, S H Cowell Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Delano 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 Delano. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.