Foundations that fund organizations in Soledad, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Soledad nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $23K to Soledad organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Soledad around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Soledad
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Soledad organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Irvine Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | For general operating support |
| Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Outreach Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | STEM Opportunity Fund - Field Trips |
| Rita & Luis Echenique Charitable Foundation | King City, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | $3,000 towards spay and neuter program. |
| Clark Pacific Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | 1 | $2,957 | $2,957 | Preselected only | 2024 support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Soledad, California?
The James Irvine Foundation, Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Outreach Foundation, Rita & Luis Echenique Charitable Foundation, Clark Pacific Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Soledad 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 Soledad. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.