CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-3510055
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-3510055
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The California Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within California. With a total of $272.6 million in grants paid to 5,646 grantees in 2024, the foundation 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.
Mission Statement
CCF IS DEDICATED TO ENABLING MEANINGFUL PHILANTHROPY BY DONORS THAT IS OF LASTING BENEFIT, THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$67.6M
3%
THE SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES
$58.6M
2%
UCLA FOUNDATION
$57.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
2K
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 2,030 grants, totaling nearly $272.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5,650 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, THE SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES, and UCLA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.