NAMI CALIFORNIA

Sacramento, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2676057
Regional Funder
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Sacramento, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2676057
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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NAMI California is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within California. In 2024, it distributed a total of $7.2 million across 23 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with NAMI California.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$7.2M

2024
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$24K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jessica Cruz MPAHS
Board Member
A
Andrew Bertagnolli
Board Member
L
Lara Gregorio
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NAMI CALIFORNIA?
No. NAMI CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NAMI CALIFORNIA give?
NAMI CALIFORNIA 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 NAMI CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NAMI CALIFORNIA 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 NAMI CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2024, NAMI CALIFORNIA awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $7.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NAMI CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, NAMI CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NAMI ORANGE COUNTY, NAMI SAN DIEGO, and NAMI URBAN LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NAMI CALIFORNIA?
NAMI CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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