Foundations that fund organizations in Ridgecrest, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ridgecrest nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $91K to Ridgecrest organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ridgecrest around $15K. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ridgecrest
- $91K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ridgecrest organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hettinger Foundation | Chappaqua, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Firedoll Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General Support for John Muir Project's Nat'l Forest Legal… |
| Roadrunner Ridge Community Foundation | Ridgecrest, CA | 6 | $17K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Grant for charity; Donation to music program; Donation to robotics program |
| The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program service support |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Ridgecrest, California?
Hettinger Foundation, Firedoll Foundation, Roadrunner Ridge Community Foundation, The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation, Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.