Foundations that fund organizations in Wilmington, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilmington nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $701K to Wilmington organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilmington around $5,000. 22 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilmington
- $701K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilmington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jonathan and Nicole Cronstedt Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $216K | $216K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Community giving- dental |
| Oarsmen Foundation | Torrance, CA | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | Funds for charity |
| Ttee Anna Weir Hubbard UW | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation | Torrance, CA | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | Banning heritage week; Ymca digital empowerment learning center |
| Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Elementary school challenge 2023-2024 |
| The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Continued support for the energy pathways program |
| The Crail-Johnson Foundation | San Pedro, CA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | For operational expenses related to the mission to support… |
| The David William Upham Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To provide afterschool care to elementary school children |
| Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Preschool without walls |
| Dahlgren Family Foundation Inc | Huntington Beach, CA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | General operating |
| St Mary's Foundation | Lomita, CA | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Funds were used for tuition assistance; Funds were used for food and clothing for needy families. |
| Leopold Schepp Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $7,686 | $3,843 | Preselected only | Spay/Neuter; (1) DESCRIPTION: Pet Food, Pet Litter, Potty Pads, Cat Tree… |
| Ranelletti Family Foundation Inc | Grover Beach, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Providing assistance including food, rent, clothing, and ot… |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | The purpose of this grant is to support community developme…; The purpose of this grant is to support economic developmen… |
| Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust for Arts and Education | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide funds for the organizations programs & services |
| Smith-Welsh Foundation C/O Robert Welsh | Hailey, ID | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide funds to aid in education and preservation |
| Esperanza Foundation | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support religious organizations |
| Robert London Moore Jr Foundation | Verdugo City, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable gift |
| Thurston Charitable Foundation | Milton, WA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Macfarland Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Seaver Endowment | Sierra Madre, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To support youth enrichment programs |
| Zee Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Church charitable donation |
| Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation | Bigfork, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Lucky Seven Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Ray & Diana Martin Family Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | To provide support to the organization |
| Wm Keck Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | For general support of charitable purposes. |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Suhn & Hanah Park Foundation | Torrance, CA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Scholarship |
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 Wilmington, California?
The Jonathan and Nicole Cronstedt Foundation, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Oarsmen Foundation, Ttee Anna Weir Hubbard UW, The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.