Foundations that fund organizations in Yosemite, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Yosemite nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $85K to Yosemite organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Yosemite around $10K. 6 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Yosemite
- $85K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Yosemite organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Enhance Community Health |
| The Gumerlock Family Foundation | Pacific Grove, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To support at risk youth in nature |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| The MS Grumbacher Foundation | Sebastapol, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support of the nonprofit mission |
| William H Moffat Jr Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Youth education |
| James T & Diane M Judson Charitable Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Freund Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,732 | $3,732 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Case Family Foundation | Placentia, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Search and rescue mission |
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 Yosemite, California?
Clif Family Foundation, The Gumerlock Family Foundation, Patagoniaorg, The MS Grumbacher Foundation, William H Moffat Jr Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Yosemite 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 Yosemite. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.