THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT
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The California Endowment is a 501(c)(3) foundation that awarded a total of $141.5 million in grants in 2025, primarily focusing on California, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and New York. This organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$47.9M
2%
Public Health Institute
$39.5M
2%
SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION CENTER FOR HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
$39.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
845
Median 1st year grant
$20.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$43.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT?
No. THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT give?
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT 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 ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2025, THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT awarded about 850 grants, totaling nearly $141.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2025, THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 2,530 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY PARTNERS, Public Health Institute, and SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION CENTER FOR HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT?
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.