PICO CALIFORNIA
PICO CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
87-2249221
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Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
PICO CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
87-2249221
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•
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
PICO CALIFORNIA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within California. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid to 22 grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PICO CALIFORNIA SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WHICH ENABLES PEOPLE OF FAITH TO BUILD POWER TO RESHAPE THEIR LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS TRAINS LEADERS AND EQUIPS THEM WITH TOOLS TO FIGHT RACISM AND BUILD A MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST SOCIETY.
Cause Areas
5
Community organizing
Diversity and intergroup relations
Immigrants' rights
Ethnic and racial minority rights
Civic participation
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Populations
13
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of Latin American descent
Families
Christians
Interfaith groups
Jewish people
Muslims
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Incarcerated people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Faith In Action Bay Area
$662.5K
13%
San Diego Organizing Project
$485K
9%
SACRAMENTO AREA CONGREGATIONS TOGETHER
$475K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$91.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$187.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Key Impact Metrics
250K
Voters Organized Annually
25K
Leaders Developed Annually
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PICO CALIFORNIA?
No. PICO CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PICO CALIFORNIA give?
PICO CALIFORNIA primarily gives to organizations located in California and Massachusetts. 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 PICO CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PICO CALIFORNIA fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $91 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PICO CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2024, PICO CALIFORNIA awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PICO CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, PICO CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Faith In Action Bay Area, San Diego Organizing Project, and SACRAMENTO AREA CONGREGATIONS TOGETHER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PICO CALIFORNIA?
PICO CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.