Foundations that fund organizations in Morro Bay, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Morro Bay nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $2.4M to Morro Bay organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Morro Bay around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Morro Bay
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Morro Bay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dkr Foundation | Fresno, CA | 1 | $2.2M | $2.2M | Preselected only | Construction of wildlife rehibilitation center. |
| Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust C/O Howard Carroll Trustee | San Luis Obispo, CA | 2 | $131K | $66K | Yes | Bioassessment monitoring of the morro bay watershed; Ridenour center |
| Green Gals Family Foundation | Montecito, CA | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Colad Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals | Alameda, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Rudi Schulte Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 3 | $6,000 | $500 | Preselected only | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose |
| The Adler Foundation Inc C/O Adler Financial Group | Fairfax, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Curci Fund | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support of charity |
| The Avalon Foundation | Templeton, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Further tax-exempt purpose |
| Paul and Magdalena Ecke Poinsettia Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Albert J and Claire R Speh Foundation | Paso Robles, CA | 1 | $515 | $515 | Yes | General 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 Morro Bay, California?
Dkr Foundation, Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust C/O Howard Carroll Trustee, Green Gals Family Foundation, Colad Charitable Trust, Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals and 8 others reported grants to Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.