Foundations that fund organizations in Gualala, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gualala nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $232K to Gualala organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gualala around $2,500. 8 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gualala
- $232K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gualala organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kaylor Yetto Family Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Dennis Lee Carter and Janice Lea Carter Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $43K | $22K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Lennox Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Gaulala River |
| James G Cummings Foundation C/O Robert Petersen & Matthew Decaminada | Fort Bragg, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Dunphy Family Foundation Inc | Oakland, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | In support of operations |
| Nishikawa Family Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Provide high quality primary & urgent care to residents and… |
| George and Ruth Bradford Foundation | Boonville, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Food for the needy |
| Lennert Erickson Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Assist with charitable purpose |
| Wingate Foundation | Riverside, CA | 2 | $1,600 | $800 | Preselected only | Support |
| White Mountain Institute | Los Altos, CA | 3 | $1,200 | $100 | Yes | Support; Donation for research awards |
| Gerald M Kline Family Foundation C/O John Brychel Cpa | San Ramon, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Retzer Foundation | Gualala, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | pursue charitable work. |
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 Gualala, California?
The Kaylor Yetto Family Foundation, The Dennis Lee Carter and Janice Lea Carter Family Foundation, Lennox Foundation, James G Cummings Foundation C/O Robert Petersen & Matthew Decaminada, Dunphy Family Foundation Inc and 7 others reported grants to Gualala 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 Gualala. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.