Foundations that fund organizations in Pasedena, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pasedena nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $449K to Pasedena organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pasedena around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pasedena
- $449K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pasedena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerondelis Foundation Inc | Lynn, MA | 2 | $105K | $53K | Yes | Scholarship; For funding |
| The Searle Freedom Trust C/O Kinship LLC | Madison, WI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Litigation |
| Lorene and Ben Maibach Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Bolick Foundation | Conover, NC | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Training and equipping |
| Mark & Carol Muller Charitable Fund | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Annual support |
| Cooper E Etal Ttees C-S Fam Fdn-Agy | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Ariko Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Smith Walker Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Operating expense |
| Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation | Cranford, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General support |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donation |
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 Pasedena, California?
Gerondelis Foundation Inc, The Searle Freedom Trust C/O Kinship LLC, Lorene and Ben Maibach Foundation, The Bolick Foundation, Mark & Carol Muller Charitable Fund and 7 others reported grants to Pasedena 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 Pasedena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.