Foundations that fund organizations in Pleasonton, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pleasonton nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $74K to Pleasonton organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pleasonton around $29K. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pleasonton
- $74K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $29K
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pleasonton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penshorn Joshua 24 Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Hart Family Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | General support |
| Shanahan Family Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Coit Family Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation for charitable purposes |
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 Pleasonton, California?
Penshorn Joshua 24 Foundation, Hart Family Foundation, Shanahan Family Foundation, Coit Family Foundation reported grants to Pleasonton 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 Pleasonton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.