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Cause AnimalsState California1,154 funders

Foundations that fund animals in California

1,154 private foundations based in California with a return in the last two years gave $115 million to animals organizations in 3,139 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 221 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $11,470,000 to animals
  2. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $7,556,254 to animals
  3. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $7,547,500 to animals
  4. The Duffield Family Foundation DBA Maddie's FundPleasanton, CA · tax year 2024 108 grants Accepts applications $5,934,836 to animals
  5. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $3,651,861 to animals
  6. Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $3,239,000 to animals
  7. Mercury FoundationRedwood City, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000,000 to animals
  8. Dry Creek FoundationPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,760,511 to animals
  9. Jeff and Marieke Rothschild FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500,000 to animals
  10. The Greenbaum FoundationWest Hollywood, CA · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $2,317,478 to animals
  11. DKR FoundationFresno, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,210,511 to animals
  12. The Marisla FoundationLaguna Beach, CA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $2,165,000 to animals
  13. March Conservation FundSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $2,086,786 to animals
  14. Kisco Cares FoundationCarlsbad, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,817,000 to animals
  15. The Michelson Found Animals Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 41 grants Preselected only $1,635,638 to animals
  16. Crankstart FoundationSan Jose, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,630,000 to animals
  17. Susie and Gideon Yu FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to animals
  18. The Meadowview FoundationSan Rafael, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to animals
  19. BRT Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $1,160,000 to animals
  20. The Ark Watch FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $1,099,180 to animals
  21. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,010,000 to animals
  22. Woka FoundationNewbury Park, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to animals
  23. The Hearthland FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to animals
  24. Ishiyama FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $925,000 to animals
  25. The Vassiliadis Family FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $900,000 to animals
  26. Thank You Dad FoundationWoodside, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $800,000 to animals
  27. WWW FoundationPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $795,000 to animals
  28. Every OrgSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $767,510 to animals
  29. Friese FoundationChatsworth, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $755,000 to animals
  30. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $662,554 to animals
  31. Laurie C McGrath FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $649,499 to animals
  32. Lafetra FoundationBerkeley, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $625,000 to animals
  33. Peggie R Shedd Marine Education and Enhancement TrustSanta Ana, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $600,000 to animals
  34. Beagle Charitable FoundationRedwood City, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $600,000 to animals
  35. The Coto FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to animals
  36. The Davidson Family FoundationSan Jose, CA · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $470,000 to animals
  37. Schuman Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $453,748 to animals
  38. Good Ventures FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $450,000 to animals
  39. The Hollander Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $437,600 to animals
  40. Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide FoundationDavis, CA · tax year 2024 95 grants Accepts applications $437,500 to animals
  41. Francis Noz Heritage FundWoodland, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $436,000 to animals
  42. John R Peterson FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $432,707 to animals
  43. Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare FoundationSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $425,000 to animals
  44. Sidewalk Angels IncSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2025 16 grants Preselected only $420,000 to animals
  45. Warren & Katharine Schlinger FoundationLaguna Niguel, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $410,000 to animals
  46. Bella Vista FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $403,000 to animals
  47. The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson FoundationRoss, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $400,000 to animals
  48. Animal Welfare Assistance GroupMonterey, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $396,500 to animals
  49. MacDonald Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $375,500 to animals
  50. Tomkat Ranch Educational FoundationPescadero, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $359,000 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $11,470,000 to animals
  2. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $7,547,500 to animals
  3. The Duffield Family Foundation DBA Maddie's FundPleasanton, CA · tax year 2024 108 grants Accepts applications $5,934,836 to animals
  4. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $3,651,861 to animals
  5. Mercury FoundationRedwood City, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000,000 to animals
  6. The Marisla FoundationLaguna Beach, CA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $2,165,000 to animals
  7. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,010,000 to animals
  8. Thank You Dad FoundationWoodside, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $800,000 to animals
  9. Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide FoundationDavis, CA · tax year 2024 95 grants Accepts applications $437,500 to animals
  10. Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare FoundationSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $425,000 to animals
  11. Bella Vista FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $403,000 to animals
  12. Thelma Doelger Trust for AnimalsAlameda, CA · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $320,000 to animals
  13. Barlow Family FoundationLafayette, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $290,000 to animals
  14. The Wood-Claeyssens FoundationSanta Barbara, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $260,000 to animals
  15. Kieve FoundationLos Gatos, CA · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to animals
  16. The Donald and Maureen Green FoundationSanta Rosa, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $196,096 to animals
  17. McBETH FOUNDATIONIrvine, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to animals
  18. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $174,420 to animals
  19. Travers Family FoundationLafayette, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $165,000 to animals
  20. The Ahmanson FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $165,000 to animals
  21. The Christensen FundSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $160,000 to animals
  22. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $133,640 to animals
  23. The Bridget Rose Foundation IncSan Diego, CA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to animals
  24. Thelma Doelger Charitable TrustDaly City, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to animals
  25. Alletta Morris McBean Charitable TrustLa Quinta, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to animals