Foundations that fund organizations in San Clamente, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for San Clamente nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $34K to San Clamente organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to San Clamente around $9,000. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to San Clamente
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to San Clamente organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kling Family Foundation | Tustin, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc | Galveston, TX | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Assist 501(c)(3) organization |
| The Rediger Family Foundation | Burbank, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To be used for charitable purposes of the recipient |
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 San Clamente, California?
The Kling Family Foundation, Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc, The Rediger Family Foundation reported grants to San Clamente 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 San Clamente. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.