Foundations that fund organizations in Ranch Mirage, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ranch Mirage nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $36K to Ranch Mirage organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ranch Mirage around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ranch Mirage
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ranch Mirage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolnik Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General Operating Purposes |
| Kalkus Foundation Inc | Madison, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable contribution to registered charity |
| Shea Family Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operation |
| Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Public charity |
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 Ranch Mirage, California?
Skolnik Family Foundation, Kalkus Foundation Inc, Shea Family Foundation Inc, Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation reported grants to Ranch Mirage 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 Ranch Mirage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.