Foundations that fund organizations in Georgetown, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Georgetown nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $16K to Georgetown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Georgetown around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Georgetown
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Georgetown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Boone Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Assistance to families in need |
| Hard Yaka Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| The Cameron Foundation C/O James Cameron Jr | Sacramento, CA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 8th grade & high school leadership programs for georgetown…; Scholarship programs for students in georgetown divide area… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Sponser |
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 Georgetown, California?
Pat Boone Foundation Inc, Hard Yaka Foundation, The Cameron Foundation C/O James Cameron Jr, Edward Jones Foundation, The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation reported grants to Georgetown 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 Georgetown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.