Foundations that fund organizations in Mariposa, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mariposa nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $1.2M to Mariposa organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mariposa around $7,579. 6 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mariposa
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $7,579
- Based in CA
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mariposa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marell Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $800K | $800K | Preselected only | General support |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Chan-bof for peace - building power and health |
| Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation | Irvine, CA | 2 | $75K | $38K | Yes | Research, general support & education |
| The Ilene Beal Charitable Foundation | Weston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Purpose designated by the recipient |
| Bently Foundation | Minden, NV | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General program support |
| The Horne Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Supports general activities |
| The Corwin D Denney Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support charitable operations |
| Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc | Bolton, CT | 1 | $7,579 | $7,579 | Preselected only | Operating expenses |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | 2024 wellbeing honorarium; July 2024 flash consulting day |
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Weeden Foundation | Bedford Hills, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Coastal Barrier Island Foundation | Stockton, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Dechambeau Creek Foundation | Lee Vining, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 2024 director's fund award recipient |
| The Christopher Reynolds Foundation Inc | Sea Girt, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Barr Charitable Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General |
| Shamshoian Family Foundation | Fresno, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community support |
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 Mariposa, California?
Marell Foundation Inc, The California Endowment, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, The Ilene Beal Charitable Foundation, Bently Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Mariposa 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 Mariposa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.