Foundations that fund organizations in Fortuna, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fortuna nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $192K to Fortuna organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fortuna around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fortuna
- $192K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fortuna organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bob and Jennie Canevari Foundation Inc | Fortuna, CA | 8 | $53K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution - unrestricted; Charitable contribution |
| Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation | Eureka, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Program assistance for animal shelter |
| The Kurt Feuerman Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Toward expenses of the eureka community resource center, to… |
| Eel River Valley Foundation Inc | Fortuna, CA | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Assist low income families; Safety equipment purchase; Fund sports camp for youth |
| Robert a Waller Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Patricia D & William B Smullin Foundation | Blue Lake, CA | 3 | $11K | $1,750 | Preselected only | Norcan state of the sector survey analysis; Nonprofit association general operating costs; Norcan nonprofit sector fall survey |
| Rose Perenin Foundation | Fortuna, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Health Care Support |
| The Schmidbauer Family Foundation | Arcata, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Carol Irving Foundation | Cameron Park, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Vesper Society | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Norcan survey |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Fortuna, California?
The Bob and Jennie Canevari Foundation Inc, Christine & Jalmer Berg Foundation, The Kurt Feuerman Foundation, Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc, Eel River Valley Foundation Inc and 7 others reported grants to Fortuna 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 Fortuna. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.