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Cause ReligionState California1,211 funders

Foundations that fund religion in California

1,211 private foundations based in California with a return in the last two years gave $124.5 million to religion organizations in 2,385 grants. The median grant was $6,500, and 214 of these foundations accept applications.

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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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation DBA Jim Joseph FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 67 grants Preselected only $19,040,500 to religion
  2. The Koum Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $16,678,000 to religion
  3. Dart-L FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000,000 to religion
  4. The Karsh Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $4,505,050 to religion
  5. Stewardship FoundationEscondido, CA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $3,660,000 to religion
  6. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $3,396,376 to religion
  7. The Jean & E Floyd Kvamme FoundationScotts Valley, CA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,340,000 to religion
  8. Every OrgSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $2,293,017 to religion
  9. The James Irvine FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,049,500 to religion
  10. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,957,266 to religion
  11. Trent Elijah FoundationOrange, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $1,877,400 to religion
  12. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $1,857,000 to religion
  13. Samueli FoundationCorona Del Mar, CA · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $1,557,300 to religion
  14. First Fruit IncNewport Beach, CA · tax year 2024 28 grants Preselected only $1,409,476 to religion
  15. SHP Christian FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,370,073 to religion
  16. Rodan Family FoundationOrinda, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,319,097 to religion
  17. The Meadowview FoundationSan Rafael, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to religion
  18. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $850,000 to religion
  19. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $802,500 to religion
  20. Rockwater FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $763,960 to religion
  21. The Hearthland FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $751,000 to religion
  22. Shemastella FoundationIrvine, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $702,000 to religion
  23. Albatross FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $700,000 to religion
  24. Ayesha Omar Khadbai FoundationWest Covina, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $634,446 to religion
  25. Swenson Family FoundationOrange, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $632,500 to religion
  26. Manela Brothers Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $618,880 to religion
  27. Munger Charitable Trust Number FourPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $610,754 to religion
  28. CK and Kay Ho FoundationRancho Palos Verdes, CA · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $606,000 to religion
  29. The Elishis Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $581,389 to religion
  30. Omidyar Network Fund IncRedwood City, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $575,000 to religion
  31. Trudy Mandel Louis Charitable TrustSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to religion
  32. HN and Frances C Berger FoundationPalm Desert, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to religion
  33. Friese FoundationChatsworth, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $445,000 to religion
  34. The Diane and Guilford Glazer FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $440,000 to religion
  35. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $434,506 to religion
  36. The Modglin Family FoundationVilla Park, CA · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $416,000 to religion
  37. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $375,000 to religion
  38. The Righteous Persons FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $375,000 to religion
  39. Howard & Betty White FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $373,333 to religion
  40. Natalie & Jonathan Gerber Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $366,072 to religion
  41. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $352,500 to religion
  42. The David William Upham FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to religion
  43. The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $329,100 to religion
  44. Shepherd Sower Sentinel and Scholar FoundationIrvine, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $310,000 to religion
  45. The R & E Scott FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $310,000 to religion
  46. Leonard Hill Charitable TrustSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $304,000 to religion
  47. The Shanahan Family Charitable FoundationPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to religion
  48. Faithful Servants FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to religion
  49. Parthasarathi Majumder Charitable Trust FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to religion
  50. Stupski FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $294,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $3,396,376 to religion
  2. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,957,266 to religion
  3. Trent Elijah FoundationOrange, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $1,877,400 to religion
  4. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $1,857,000 to religion
  5. SHP Christian FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,370,073 to religion
  6. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $850,000 to religion
  7. Shemastella FoundationIrvine, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $702,000 to religion
  8. The Diane and Guilford Glazer FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $440,000 to religion
  9. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $434,506 to religion
  10. The Righteous Persons FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $375,000 to religion
  11. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $352,500 to religion
  12. The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $329,100 to religion
  13. Walter and Elise Haas FundSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $286,500 to religion
  14. Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to religion
  15. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $252,800 to religion
  16. Gleason Family FoundationPine Grove, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to religion
  17. LB Charitable FoundationEscondido, CA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $250,000 to religion
  18. The William G Irwin Charity FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $207,493 to religion
  19. The Parker FoundationCarlsbad, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to religion
  20. Buu Vinh Lambin FoundationWestminster, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $185,000 to religion
  21. Hyman Jebb Levy FoundationEncino, CA · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $184,000 to religion
  22. Andy Wang Family FoundationWalnut, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $181,000 to religion
  23. The Sobrato Family FoundationMountain View, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $167,682 to religion
  24. Lisa & Douglas Goldman FundSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $153,000 to religion
  25. Dora Freedman Levit Fund for PeopleSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to religion