Foundations that fund organizations in Montclair, California

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Montclair nonprofits

12 private foundations gave $96K to Montclair organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.

12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Montclair around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
12
Accept applications
7
of 12 that state a policy
Dollars to Montclair
$96K
latest filings
Grants
12
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in CA
75%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Montclair organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA1$25K$25KPreselected onlyPromoting physical and mental health for youth in pomona
Ernest a & Mary Elizabeth Becker Family Foundation a Non-Profit CorpLas Vegas, NV1$25K$25KPreselected onlyTo promote advancement of research in the field of cardiova…
Kehe Cares Foundation IncNaperville, IL1$16K$16KPreselected onlyFood insecurity
James L White FoundationPalm Desert, CA1$8,000$8,000YesGeneral gift
Ontario Community FoundationUpland, CA1$7,500$7,500YesComputer Software et al
Shupper Family FoundationLA Canada, CA1$5,000$5,000YesCommunity improvements
Ethel Josephine Scantland FoundationLong Beach, CA1$4,219$4,219YesTo help person or families who have faced catastrophic circ…
Andrew Winfield Richards FoundationOntario, CA1$4,000$4,000YesCharitable
Philanthropy InternationalClaremont, CA1$750$750YesSupport vocational training for individuals with developmen…
Lexis LegacyIrvine, CA1$400$400YesVeterinary Expenses
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$250$250Preselected onlyGeneral exempt purpose
Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA1$80$80Preselected onlyArt humanities

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 Montclair, California?

The California Endowment, Ernest a & Mary Elizabeth Becker Family Foundation a Non-Profit Corp, Kehe Cares Foundation Inc, James L White Foundation, Ontario Community Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Montclair 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 Montclair. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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