Foundations that fund organizations in Monte Sereno, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monte Sereno nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $266K to Monte Sereno organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monte Sereno around $12K. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monte Sereno
- $266K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monte Sereno organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickerstaff Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $234K | $234K | Preselected only | Connecting people to service and education through immersiv… |
| Strobel C Edward & Edith Tua | St Louis, MO | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | General operating |
| The Draper Foundation | San Mateo, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community outreach |
| Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc | Southlake, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Assist exempt activities |
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 Monte Sereno, California?
Bickerstaff Family Foundation, Strobel C Edward & Edith Tua, The Draper Foundation, Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.