Foundations that fund organizations in Mountian View, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mountian View nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $12K to Mountian View organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mountian View around $3,500. 1 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 Mountian View
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mountian View organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,650 | $5,650 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Olander Family Foundation Inc | San Jose, CA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Mountian View, California?
Texas Instruments Foundation, Olander Family Foundation Inc, Verizon Foundation, Ge Aerospace Foundation reported grants to Mountian View 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 Mountian View. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.