Foundations that fund organizations in Taft, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Taft nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $342K to Taft organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Taft around $20K. 6 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Taft
- $342K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Taft organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semloh Foundation C/O Whittier Trust | Pasadena, CA | 6 | $220K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating; Operating support; Capacity building |
| The Confidence Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Oil technology program |
| The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | Program service support |
| Jenkins Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support for activities |
| Michael Irving Ornest Family Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Support of youth sports activities. |
| Seedcore Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Program support - refrigerated vehicle maintenance |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Support youth athletic teams expenses |
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 Taft, California?
Semloh Foundation C/O Whittier Trust, The Confidence Foundation, The Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation, Jenkins Foundation, Michael Irving Ornest Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Taft 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 Taft. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.