Foundations that fund organizations in Winnetka, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Winnetka nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $158K to Winnetka organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Winnetka around $4,428. 9 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Winnetka
- $158K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $4,428
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Winnetka organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Casey Albert T Oneil Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating |
| Fain Family Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Operating Support for Valley Village programs serving adult… |
| Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation C/O Stickel Frahn & Lloyd | Chatham, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Fund capital projects for patio cover and awnings. |
| Lon V Smith Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| John and Linda Muckel Foundation | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 1 | $9,923 | $9,923 | Preselected only | To promote education |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Loving Giving Serving All | Ojai, CA | 1 | $4,428 | $4,428 | Preselected only | Support environmental education |
| Southland Regional Association of Realtors Foundation Inc | Lake Balboa, CA | 1 | $4,195 | $4,195 | Preselected only | Support to uplift and empower the underserved communities o… |
| The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Hainer Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To impact lives of orphans and youth in uganda by providing… |
| The Gordon Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $1,041 | $1,041 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Western Asset Management Company Charitable Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Apex-Water Research Institute | Pueblo West, CO | 1 | $450 | $450 | Yes | Education |
| Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable Foundation Inc | Van Nuys, CA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 Winnetka, California?
The Casey Albert T Oneil Fdn, Fain Family Foundation, Frank McHugh-O'Donovan Foundation Inc, Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation C/O Stickel Frahn & Lloyd, Lon V Smith Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Winnetka 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 Winnetka. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.