THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-4292101
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-4292101
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The California Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking in areas such as news and public information. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $48.8 million in grants to 1,965 grantees, with significant funding directed to California, Washington, and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
Cause Areas
2
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Public Health Institute
$7M
2%

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$6.4M
1%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$5.1M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
681
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION give?
THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION awarded about 680 grants, totaling nearly $48.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,970 grantees. Recent grantees include Public Health Institute, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, and REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION’s website.
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