Foundations that fund organizations in Torrence, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Torrence nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $190K to Torrence organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Torrence around $15K. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Torrence
- $190K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in CA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Torrence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $115K | $115K | Preselected only | Tuition support for education |
| Good Planet Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Pearlman Geller Family Foundation Fka Jerome & Faith Pearlman Foundation | Pacific Palisades, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Son Family Foundation | La Canada Flintridge, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Contribution |
| Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc | Southlake, TX | 1 | — | Preselected only | Assist exempt activities |
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 Torrence, California?
The Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education Foundation, Good Planet Foundation, Pearlman Geller Family Foundation Fka Jerome & Faith Pearlman Foundation, The Son Family Foundation, Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Torrence 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 Torrence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.