Foundations that fund organizations in Gold River, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gold River nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $29K to Gold River organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gold River around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gold River
- $29K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gold River organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Krupa Foundation Inc Attn Mukund Padmanabahan | Jericho, NY | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | For conducting margazhi music festival |
| Narayan Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Simon and Ann Chen Foundation | Lewes, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| K & a Spease Foundation | Elk Grove, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Gold Sponsor |
| Setzer Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | E - Other |
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 Gold River, California?
Guru Krupa Foundation Inc Attn Mukund Padmanabahan, Narayan Family Foundation, The Simon and Ann Chen Foundation, K & a Spease Foundation, Setzer Foundation reported grants to Gold River 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 Gold River. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.