Foundations that fund organizations in Ferndale, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ferndale nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $704K to Ferndale organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ferndale around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ferndale
- $704K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ferndale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation | Ferndale, CA | 13 | $650K | $13K | Yes | Operations; Food/senior program; Operating expenses |
| The Kurt Feuerman Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation | Eureka, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Support for single mothers benevolence fund |
| The Schmidbauer Family Foundation | Arcata, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Christian H Rasmussen Trust | St Louis, MO | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Thomas E and Amanda T Ohara Irrevocable Charitable | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Religious contribution |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
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 Ferndale, California?
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation, The Kurt Feuerman Foundation, Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation, The Schmidbauer Family Foundation, Christian H Rasmussen Trust and 2 others reported grants to Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.