Foundations that fund organizations in Nipomo, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nipomo nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $366K to Nipomo organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nipomo around $7,000. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nipomo
- $366K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in CA
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nipomo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Raphael Family Foundation | Miami, FL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Regenerative Media Lab |
| The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation C/O Kramer Blum and Associates Inc | San Rafael, CA | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | To design and install interpretive and directional signs al…; To train and certify at-risk veterans from the santa maria… |
| The Akhilanda Women's Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Bienvenidos A Los Angeles |
| Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation | Martinez, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable Support |
| Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation | Arroyo Grande, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support of historical educational activities |
| Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Support |
| Lighthouse Foundation | Spring, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mohansic Foundation Inc | Fishkill, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Joshua Green Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund donation |
| Doing His Time Prison Ministry | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support marginalized individuals transition into society |
| Real World Scholars Inc | Mariposa, CA | 1 | $2,048 | $2,048 | Preselected only | To support organization's mission |
| Judith McBean Foundation | Carmel, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Operations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Kosch-Westerman Foundation | Pismo Beach, CA | 1 | $10 | $10 | Yes | Donation |
| Animal Charitable Foundation Santa Barbara County Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | — | Preselected only | To provide food and veterinary care to dogs and cats |
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 Nipomo, California?
The Raphael Family Foundation, The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation C/O Kramer Blum and Associates Inc, The Akhilanda Women's Foundation, Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Nipomo 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 Nipomo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.