Foundations that fund organizations in Guadalupe, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Guadalupe nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $313K to Guadalupe organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Guadalupe around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Guadalupe
- $313K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Guadalupe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 2 | $233K | $117K | Yes | Environment and Science |
| The Kelton Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Support of charitable activities |
| Towbes Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Explore the coast |
| Augustine Foundation | Paso Robles, CA | 1 | $5,135 | $5,135 | Preselected only | Church support - noncash donation of grapes |
| Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support |
| Pratt Charitable Foundation Inc | Santa Maria, CA | 2 | — | Preselected only | Families |
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 Guadalupe, California?
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The Kelton Foundation, Towbes Foundation, Augustine Foundation, Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.