Foundations that fund organizations in Pacoima, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pacoima nonprofits
61 private foundations gave $1.7M to Pacoima organizations in their latest filings; 24 of the 61 that say either way accept applications.
70 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pacoima around $7,500. 46 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 61
- Accept applications
- 24
- of 61 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pacoima
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 70
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pacoima organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foster Family Foundation | Stockton, CA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $155K | $30K | Yes | Access to food & social services for vulnerable la residents; Elementary school challenge 2023 - 2024; Elementary school challenge 2023-2024 |
| Casa Jose Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Support to Ministerios Filadelfia MX |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Snap Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels |
| Donald and Gigi Grant Charitable Trust | Houston, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To assist in the prevention and elimination of povery, hung… |
| Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | Burbank, CA | 3 | $77K | $1,000 | Preselected only | HEFN Annual Conference 2024; Wellness Grant; General Operating Support |
| The Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social Justice | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | General support |
| The Grace Nixon Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | General support; General Support |
| The Marisla Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Pfaffinger Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General operating support |
| Durfee Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Lark award |
| La84 Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Youth sports |
| Boston Scientific Foundation Inc | Marlborough, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Pathways to wellness |
| Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Invent girls program |
| Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation Inc | Pasadena, CA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | General support |
| Steinmetz Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Support steam programs |
| The Sikand Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable donation 2025 |
| Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Johnny Carson Foundation | Encino, CA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support |
| The Ahmanson Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Toward services for those affected by the los angeles count… |
| Community Care Foundation Inc | Seal Beach, CA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Community service fdn |
| Samueli Foundation | Corona del Mar, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Payment for support of families who have lost a child |
| Lawrence P Frank Foundation | Porter Ranch, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Aid to poverty stricken families |
| Peter and Candis Doerken Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant - general support |
| Bowen H and Janice Arthur McCoy Charitable Foundation | Glendale, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Social services |
| The Marjorie & Edward Illig Family Foundation | Cookeville, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Social welfare programs |
| Little Tokyo Towers Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Cathay Bank Foundation | El Monte, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Bergelectric Charitable Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $6,625 | $6,625 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation | Arcadia, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | The purpose of this grant is to support community developme… |
| Klm Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities a Ca Non Profit Public Benefit Corp | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To advance recipient's charitable purpose |
| Omron Foundation Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Weingart Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Lewis a Kingsley Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| The Angell Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community service |
| Avery Dennison Foundation | Azusa, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Core operating support |
| The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation | West Hills, CA | 1 | $4,010 | $4,010 | Preselected only | Provide food,clothing & med. assistance to the poor |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General operating |
| The Horowitz Family Foundation | Key Biscayne, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further the charitable purpose of organization |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation | Calabasas, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Tai Foundation | Glendora, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Borun Harry H and Anna Tua | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Barnes Family Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To provide comprehensive support to vulnerable members of t… |
| The Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Human service programs |
| Seeley W Mudd Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Qualified charitable exempt purpose |
| The McCain Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Siegel Family Foundation | Carmel, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 2 | $681 | $340 | Preselected only | Education; Human services |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General contribution |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | For general operating 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 Pacoima, California?
The Foster Family Foundation, Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation, Casa Jose Inc, The California Endowment, Snap Foundation and 56 others reported grants to Pacoima 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 Pacoima. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.