Foundations that fund organizations in San Refael, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for San Refael nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $12K to San Refael organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to San Refael around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to San Refael
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to San Refael organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ud Ld Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio C/O Tracy Rogers | Redwood City, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educatio… |
| The Guttman Family Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Scorto 1 Nfp | Chicago, IL | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Social services |
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 Refael, California?
Ud Ld Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio C/O Tracy Rogers, The Guttman Family Foundation, Scorto 1 Nfp reported grants to San Refael 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 Refael. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.