CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION

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The California Missions Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within California, having paid a total of $119.5K in grants to four grantees in 2022. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PRESERVATION & RESTORATION OF CALIFORNIA'S HISTORIC MISSIONS, PRESIDIOS AND RELATED HISTORIC SITES.
Cause Areas
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Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN GABRIEL MISSION
SAN GABRIEL, CA
$282.5K
9%
Mission San Jose
Austin, TX
$18.5K
< 1%
MISSION SANTA CLARA
SAN JOSE, CA
$10K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA MISSIONS 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 MISSIONS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN GABRIEL MISSION, Mission San Jose, and MISSION SANTA CLARA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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