CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND
Sacramento, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0642564
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Sacramento, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0642564
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
AI Summary
The California Volunteers Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within California. With a total of $2.4 million awarded to 14 grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND SCALES PILOT PROGRAMS, CONVENES AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES, AND BUILDS SERVICE CHAMPIONS TO ENSURE ONGOING INVESTMENT AND FOSTER A SHARED CALIFORNIA IDENTITY THROUGH SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM. OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY, SCALE, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF #CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAMS TACKLING THE STATE'S PRESSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND DIRECT ACTION.
Cause Areas
1
Personal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Civicwell
Sacramento, CA
$1.1M
18%
SERVEMINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$945K
15%
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Logan, UT
$945K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$241.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND?
No. CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND give?
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and Utah. 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 VOLUNTEERS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Civicwell, SERVEMINNESOTA, and UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND?
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.