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The California Foundation for Stronger Communities is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and Georgia. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through relationship-based, invitation-only pathways. Organizations interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction opportunities via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION
$917K
3%
RAINBOW FAMILY INC
$435K
2%
GRANDMA'S HOUSE OF HOPE
$305K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
182
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES?
No. CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES give?
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES awarded grants to about 760 grantees. Recent grantees include OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION, RAINBOW FAMILY INC, and GRANDMA'S HOUSE OF HOPE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES?
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.