Foundations that fund organizations in Imperial, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Imperial nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $7.7M to Imperial organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Imperial around $15K. 10 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Imperial
- $7.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Imperial organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $7.5M | $7.5M | Yes | Strategic grant - imperial valley wellnes fund endowment tr… |
| Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Charitable Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Support the distribution of food to local residents |
| Howard P Meyer Foundation | El Centro, CA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Charity |
| Arthur N Rupe Foundation | West Chester, PA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Cna program grant |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | IVFB Food Distribution Programs |
| F N L Foundation | Indio, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To support organization's mission |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Core operating support |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Health & social services |
| Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation a Charitable Trust | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Giant's Causeway | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| New Gold Mesquite Foundation Inc | Brawley, CA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Sam & Salwa Ellis Family Foundation | Calexico, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc | San Diego, CA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Ralph & Marsha Guggenheim Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Lu Educational Foundation With a Branch Monte Rosa Technology | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | support and develop the under privileged communities |
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 Imperial, California?
Alliance Healthcare Foundation, Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Charitable Foundation, Howard P Meyer Foundation, Arthur N Rupe Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Imperial 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 Imperial. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.