Foundations that fund organizations in Penryn, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Penryn nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $9,917 to Penryn organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Penryn around $3,110. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Penryn
- $9,917
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $3,110
- Based in CA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Penryn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grigsby Family Foundation | El Dorado Hills, CA | 1 | $4,557 | $4,557 | Yes | Animal care |
| The Morning Star Foundation | Woodland, CA | 1 | $3,110 | $3,110 | Preselected only | Charitable operations |
| Setzer Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Yes | B - Health |
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 Penryn, California?
Grigsby Family Foundation, The Morning Star Foundation, Setzer Foundation reported grants to Penryn 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 Penryn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.