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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The California Friends Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In 2022, it awarded a total of $20,000 to a single grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ESTABLISH FUNDS, BY SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS, TO BENEFIT AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CALIFORNIA FRIENDS HOME, A TAX EXEMPT NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP.
Total Funding Given
$20K
2022
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.3M
Median 2nd year grant
$798K
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Don Allen
Board Member
A
Ann Hablitzel
Board Member
R
Randy Brown
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 FRIENDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA FRIENDS HOMES DBA ROWNTREE GARDENS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA FRIENDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.