Foundations that fund organizations in Shafter, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shafter nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $607K to Shafter organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shafter around $6,000. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shafter
- $607K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in CA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shafter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resnick Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $550K | $275K | Preselected only | Donee's tax exempt purpose |
| Isaiah 328 Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Support equine rescue, sanctuary, rehabilitation, training… |
| Formento Family Foundation | Peoria, AZ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Muller Family Foundation | Placentia, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Funds are donated without restriction on usage |
| The Gorbach Family Foundation Inc C/O Pamina M Gorbach | Topanga, CA | 1 | $261 | $261 | Preselected only | General contribution. |
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 Shafter, California?
Resnick Foundation, Isaiah 328 Foundation, Formento Family Foundation, Muller Family Foundation, The Gorbach Family Foundation Inc C/O Pamina M Gorbach reported grants to Shafter 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 Shafter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.