Foundations that fund organizations in San Simeon, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for San Simeon nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $15K to San Simeon organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to San Simeon around $2,455. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to San Simeon
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,455
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to San Simeon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael & Annie Falk Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| David and Elita Balfour Foundation | San Marino, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General |
| The Charles a Becker Foundation | Buellton, CA | 1 | $2,455 | $2,455 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Earle I Mack Foundation Inc | New Hyde Park, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| The Diandra de Morrell Douglas Foundation | Montecito, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charity |
| Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | Tustin, CA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Conservation educatio |
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 Simeon, California?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation, David and Elita Balfour Foundation, The Charles a Becker Foundation, Earle I Mack Foundation Inc, The Diandra de Morrell Douglas Foundation and 1 others reported grants to San Simeon 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 Simeon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.