Foundations that fund organizations in Orange County, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Orange County nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $63K to Orange County organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Orange County around $15K. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Orange County
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Orange County organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servant's Heart Foundation Inc | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Jl Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Provide support for families and ch |
| Chanil Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
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 Orange County, California?
Servant's Heart Foundation Inc, Jl Family Foundation, Chanil Foundation reported grants to Orange County 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 Orange County. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.