Foundations that fund organizations in Willits, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Willits nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $937K to Willits organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Willits around $6,000. 8 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Willits
- $937K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Willits organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank R Howard Foundation | Willits, CA | 8 | $570K | $3,153 | Preselected only | Healthcare equipment and software; Haehl creek trail; Hchf support |
| Tr Eriksen Trust Fund Co Shelly a Smith Trustee | Ukiah, CA | 4 | $115K | $28K | Yes | Program administration |
| Cs Fund | Petaluma, CA | 2 | $75K | $38K | Preselected only | Ecopol; General support |
| The Endowment for Willits Seniors Inc | Willits, CA | 1 | $57K | $57K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| George and Ruth Bradford Foundation | Boonville, CA | 6 | $44K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Medical services; Generator; Food banks |
| Conservation Food and Health Foundation Inc C/O Gma Foundations | Boston, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Program support |
| Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust | Garden City, NY | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Winter shelter motel program |
| Doris D and C Allen Wall Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Fund-a-need |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Nuestra Alianza Food Bank |
| Robert G Wilder Foundation C/O Howard L Meyers | St Davids, PA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Cultural |
| The Edward T Habermann & Susan B Koehn Foundation | Water Mill, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support of organizations exempt purpose |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Willits Scouting Oversight Committee Inc | Willits, CA | 1 | $755 | $755 | Preselected only | Support for troop 42 |
| March Conservation Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Donald Brian Miselis Foundation | Stateline, NV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
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 Willits, California?
Frank R Howard Foundation, Tr Eriksen Trust Fund Co Shelly a Smith Trustee, Cs Fund, The Endowment for Willits Seniors Inc, George and Ruth Bradford Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Willits 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 Willits. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.