Foundations that fund organizations in Philadelphia, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philadelphia nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $780K to Philadelphia organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philadelphia around $102K. 8 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philadelphia
- $780K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $102K
- Based in CA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philadelphia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jatain Charitable Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $252K | $252K | Yes | Exempt activities support |
| Crankstart Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To mitigate food waste and aid in food recovery in the bay… |
| Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Research, general support & education |
| Leo M Shortino Family Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $102K | $102K | Yes | Summer literacy program |
| Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat | San Clemente, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Boss Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) exempt purpose |
| Traub-Brittan Family Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Julie and Ray Craemer Family Foundation | Torrance, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Educational |
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 Philadelphia, California?
Jatain Charitable Foundation, Crankstart Foundation, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, Leo M Shortino Family Foundation, Lewis Brunswick & Rebecca Matoff Foundat and 3 others reported grants to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.