Foundations that fund organizations in California, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for California nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $200K to California 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 California around $5,445. 4 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to California
- $200K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,445
- Based in KY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to California organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 | Fort Mitchell, KY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General donation |
| The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 | Covington, KY | 1 | $53K | $53K | Yes | General support |
| Tr UW J Kehm Fbo Holly Hill | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Trust U a M Hauss C U M Church | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,445 | $5,445 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Agt August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Cruising to Combat Ptsd Inc | Burlington, KY | 1 | $3,698 | $3,698 | Preselected only | Assist first responders with ptsd |
| Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation | Arlington, VA | 1 | $1,337 | $1,337 | Yes | Auction |
| Mark & Susan Grimme Family Foundation | Southgate, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 California, Kentucky?
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008, The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500, Tr UW J Kehm Fbo Holly Hill, Trust U a M Hauss C U M Church, Agt August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn and 3 others reported grants to California 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 California. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.