Foundations that fund organizations in El Sobrante, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for El Sobrante nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $251K to El Sobrante organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
57 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to El Sobrante around $2,000. 11 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to El Sobrante
- $251K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 57
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CA
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to El Sobrante organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stupski Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To provide general operating support. |
| The William G Irwin Charity Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $39K | $39K | Yes | The browning house capital improvements |
| The James Irvine Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $34K | $17K | Preselected only | For community needs and Care Portal; For general operating support |
| Waldorf Educational Foundation 0049-05-11 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | General operating |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Chamberlin Education Foundation C/O Stephen W & Susan C Chamberlin | Richmond, CA | 42 | $13K | $300 | Preselected only | Teacher gratitude grant |
| Flora Family Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Thunen Family Foundation Inc C/O Christopher Thunen | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Singh World Foundation Co Delagnes Mitchell & Linder Llp | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education enhacement in Sikh community |
| Nina Abrams Fund | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Socialservices |
| Anthony W & Jeanie L Hilliard III Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
| Alka & Ajay Gupta Aka Indus Cares Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $251 | $251 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gee Foundation | Barstow, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $165 | $165 | Preselected only | Civil rights, social action, advocacy |
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 El Sobrante, California?
Stupski Foundation, The William G Irwin Charity Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, Waldorf Educational Foundation 0049-05-11, Patagoniaorg and 10 others reported grants to El Sobrante 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 El Sobrante. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.