Foundations that fund organizations in Spreckels, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Spreckels nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $12K to Spreckels organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spreckels around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Spreckels
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Spreckels organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew & Phyllis D'Arrigo Charitable Foundation | Salinas, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Hands-on experience and exposure to local agricultural indu… |
| Vaquero Foundation | Monterey, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Children education |
| Don and Barbara Chapin Foundation | Salinas, CA | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Support student athletic endeavors |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
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 Spreckels, California?
Andrew & Phyllis D'Arrigo Charitable Foundation, Vaquero Foundation, Don and Barbara Chapin Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Spreckels 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 Spreckels. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.