Foundations that fund organizations in Pittsburg, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pittsburg nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $523K to Pittsburg organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
36 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pittsburg around $10K. 21 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pittsburg
- $523K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 36
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 84%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pittsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 6 | $126K | $17K | Yes | General Support; General Operating Support; Visual & Performing Arts Program |
| Sunlight Giving | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General support, $60,000 per year for three years |
| Senior Assistance Foundation Eastbay | Dublin, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To finance the costs of the project "Activities Director". |
| The Albert D Seeno Jr Family Fndtn | Concord, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | To enhance education for high school students. |
| Antioch Community Foundation Attn Keith Archuleta | Antioch, CA | 6 | $32K | $2,750 | Yes | General support |
| Wilcox Family Fdn | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Justice Justice Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support |
| Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | General support; Ctk/ss conference support |
| Iqair Foundation | LA Mirada, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Providing equipment to provide clean air. |
| Lowell Berry Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Thomas a Seeno Foundation | Concord, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To provide support for athletic and education opportunities. |
| Mbd & Jfd Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support elementary and middle school education. |
| Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main | Rescue, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Furniture, pews and kneelers |
| The Pond Family Foundation | Danville, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Contribution supporting charitable organization's general o… |
| John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation | Concord, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Umakant S & Shreedevi U Doctor Family Charitable Trust | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Fremont Bank Foundation | Fremont, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Holiday Grant |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | 3000 |
| Albert D Seeno III Family Foundation | Alamo, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | 94th anniversary gala |
| The Larussa Family Foundation | Alamo, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Pgbeil Foundation | Martinez, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Human Services Needs |
| Stacey Baba & James Vokac Charitable Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $1,642 | $1,642 | Preselected only | Provide resources for Marin County emergency responders. |
| Chaudhary Care Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Pittsburg, California?
Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation, Sunlight Giving, Senior Assistance Foundation Eastbay, The Albert D Seeno Jr Family Fndtn, Antioch Community Foundation Attn Keith Archuleta and 20 others reported grants to Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.