Foundations that fund organizations in Inverness, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Inverness nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $50K to Inverness organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Inverness around $4,000. 8 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Inverness
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in CA
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Inverness organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman's Own Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| General E R Quesada Educational Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | Santa Cruz, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Tomales Bay Watershed Foundation | Inverness, CA | 1 | $5,736 | $5,736 | Preselected only | general support |
| Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Educational grant |
| Menemsha Fund Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Joanne and William Prieur Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Educational Programs |
| Hobsonlucas Family Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General donation |
| James B Chanin Foundation Inc | Oakland, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Make college affordable |
| Gag Charitable Corporation | Encinitas, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support operations |
| Nepheli Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 2 | $150 | $75 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Inverness, California?
Newman's Own Foundation, General E R Quesada Educational Foundation, The Nell Newman Foundation Inc, Tomales Bay Watershed Foundation, Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Inverness 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 Inverness. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.