Foundations that fund organizations in Stanford Ca, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Stanford Ca nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $71K to Stanford Ca organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Stanford Ca around $20K. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Stanford Ca
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in CA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Stanford Ca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation | Oakville, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Support operations |
| Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation | Hamilton, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted grant for education purposes. |
| Sordoni Foundation Inc | Kingston, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Stanford Ca, California?
W Clarke Swanson Jr Foundation, Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation, Sordoni Foundation Inc reported grants to Stanford Ca 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 Stanford Ca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.