Foundations that fund organizations in Highland, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Highland nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $38K to Highland organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Highland around $4,500. 5 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Highland
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in CA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Highland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oates Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Annette M Williams Charitable Foundation C/O Wilfrid C Lemann | San Bernardino, CA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Yes | Youth/community outreach; Community outreach |
| Buster Family Foundation | Redlands, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Religious |
| The Joseph H Wender Foundation C/O Krohn Watters Hicks Llp | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| D'Addario Foundation Inc | Farmingdale, NY | 1 | $2,764 | $2,764 | Yes | To support growth and appreciation of music |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | The purpose of this grant is to support community developme… |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Leisure |
| 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 Highland, California?
Oates Family Foundation, Annette M Williams Charitable Foundation C/O Wilfrid C Lemann, Buster Family Foundation, The Joseph H Wender Foundation C/O Krohn Watters Hicks Llp, D'Addario Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Highland 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 Highland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.