Foundations that fund organizations in Philo, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philo nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $12K to Philo organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philo around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philo
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations of the Philo Studio |
| James B Chanin Foundation Inc | Oakland, CA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To update trails in pomo community; Provide vital emergency information |
| George and Ruth Bradford Foundation | Boonville, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Low income housing |
| Marcy & Leona Chanin Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Donald Brian Miselis Foundation | Stateline, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation | Belvedere, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Weinerman Foundation Inc | Clinton, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Wright Family Foundation Inc | Schenectady, NY | 1 | — | Preselected only | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards |
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 Philo, California?
Tarbell Family Foundation, James B Chanin Foundation Inc, George and Ruth Bradford Foundation, Marcy & Leona Chanin Foundation Inc, Donald Brian Miselis Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Philo 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 Philo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.