Foundations that fund organizations in Petrolia, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Petrolia nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $163K to Petrolia organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Petrolia around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Petrolia
- $163K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Petrolia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc C/O Lee Goldstein | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Educate the general public about journalism and current eve… |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation | Ferndale, CA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Operations |
| Grace US | Bay Harbor Islands, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Step up/workforce innovation & oppor |
| Pnm Tnmp Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Tnmp power up grants |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Nick's Interns fund |
| Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Palestine Coverage |
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 Petrolia, California?
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation Inc C/O Lee Goldstein, Fulk Family Foundation Inc, Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation, Grace US, Pnm Tnmp Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Petrolia 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 Petrolia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.