Foundations that fund organizations in Vallejo, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vallejo nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $1.6M to Vallejo organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vallejo around $5,000. 17 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vallejo
- $1.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vallejo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Beyond Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | General support |
| Robert and Judi Newman Family Fdn | Denver, CO | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | Support education |
| The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $268K | $134K | Preselected only | General operating support; Building black power for health justice in vallejo |
| The Teagle Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $245K | $245K | Preselected only | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative |
| Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps | Bellevue, WA | 13 | $205K | $11K | Preselected only | Capacity building support |
| Syar Foundation Susan L Syar Director | Napa, CA | 4 | $78K | $15K | Preselected only | Donation for continued support |
| Carestar Foundation | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Tabimoms |
| Cloud Mountain Foundation C/O Wffa Pllc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Environmental |
| The Nicholas B Ottaway Fdn Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Program support |
| Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Support general operations |
| Sage Angel Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant |
| Leveler Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Alalusi Foundation | Hayward, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| John Spencer Trust Co Mechanics Bank Wealth Mgmt | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Education |
| The Small Change Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support of archive development and relocation to new facili… |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community charity |
| Margaret Beelard Community Foundation | Suisun City, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For over 23 years, the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation (V… |
| Three Swallows Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Cooper Foundation for Neurologic Research and Education | Coconut Grove, FL | 3 | $3,500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Pawsibilities Foundation | Benicia, CA | 3 | $3,314 | $568 | Preselected only | To promote the humane treatment of animals through educatio…; To promote the humane treatment of animals through educaton… |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Spay/neuter, food for rescues and community cats, veterinar… |
| The James Irvine Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | For Bay Area Korean community outreach |
| Sophie Bartalini Charitable Trust | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $2,730 | $2,730 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Britt George Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lescure Foundation | Danville, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Public charitable purposes |
| Metta Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Health related educational scholarships |
| The Lef Foundation | Belmont, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Program support of the exhibit, a pride of trans posters, f… |
| The Azus Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Anthony W & Jeanie L Hilliard III Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $767 | $767 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Guardian Angel Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Emile Spaulding Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Provide animal rescue and adoption |
| Jones-Smith Foundation | Mill Valley, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Jerry a. & carol aspland scholarship endowment |
| The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | Evanston, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Vallejo, California?
Chicago Beyond Inc, Robert and Judi Newman Family Fdn, The California Endowment, The Teagle Foundation, Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps and 31 others reported grants to Vallejo 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 Vallejo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.