Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $2.1M to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $25K. 7 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in CA
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $850K | $850K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Expansion of agribusiness |
| Daniels Fund | Denver, CO | 2 | $370K | $185K | Yes | Fall 2024 50can annual summit; General operating support |
| Ardmore Institute of Health | Ardmore, OK | 1 | $130K | $130K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Winifred Stevens Foundation | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Manassehs children - empowerment transformation training (e… |
| Grand Victoria Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | Project Support |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Dare Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| The McCune Foundation | Ventura, CA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Community organizing in ventura county |
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | For general operating support. |
| Oarsmen Foundation | Torrance, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Funds for charity |
| Kave Family Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To provide financial support for children in poverty in the… |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| David & Sylvia Weisz Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support of organization's mission |
| Green Mountain Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $345 | $345 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $125 | $125 | Preselected only | Fight poverty |
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 Washington, California?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation, The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Daniels Fund, Ardmore Institute of Health, Winifred Stevens Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.