Foundations that fund organizations in Sausilito, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sausilito nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $23K to Sausilito organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sausilito around $10K. 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 Sausilito
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sausilito organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiry-O'Leary Foundation | Cherry Hills Village, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support play-based learning for children |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| West Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Provides an unparalleled environment for the creative proce… |
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 Sausilito, California?
Thiry-O'Leary Foundation, Leaves of Grass Fund, West Family Foundation reported grants to Sausilito 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 Sausilito. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.