Costco Foundation Grants for California Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in California supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding that benefits communities where Costco operates. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, Costco Foundation provides nonprofits with monetary support that may aid social justice and human rights efforts focused on vulnerable children and families.
Costco Foundation
California Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation for programs in California and beyond. Funding may benefit groups advancing social justice and human rights through child advocacy, homelessness services, poverty alleviation, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Human Rights Grants in California
Nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing social justice and human rights in California and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for early-stage, scalable solutions. DRK supports post-pilot ventures with capital, intensive capacity-building, and a global community to expand impact for underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants in California
California organizations and social enterprises working in education, children’s health, and family economic stability for urban low-income youth can seek project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public, nonprofit, and for-profit social entities in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development, including in California counties where PNC operates, can apply for PNC Foundation’s flexible Foundation Grant. Funding supports programs for young children, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, human services, and revitalization of low- and moderate-income communities, which may benefit social justice and human rights efforts.
PNC Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Roche
California charities managing community, education, environmental, or arts programs may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support, including humanitarian and social development work. Projects should promote sustainable development, allow Roche to contribute expertise and logistics, actively involve local partners, and engage Roche employees in cultural, educational, or social activities within the country where a Roche affiliate operates.
La Roche, Inc.
Rosenberg Foundation Grants for California Justice
Grants from Rosenberg Foundation help California 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies advance social justice and human rights through leadership development, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Funding up to US $100,000 supports work in criminal justice reform, immigrant and workers’ rights, civil rights, and civic engagement for low-income communities and communities of color.
Rosenberg Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
California social justice and human rights nonprofits working globally on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities may be eligible for support to expand their programs. The Semnani Family Foundation funds organizations serving vulnerable populations in countries including the U.S., focusing on healthcare access, humanitarian aid, women and children’s services, and related human and social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants in California
California 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, medical, educational, and human rights organizations can seek funding for programs that significantly benefit their target populations and general welfare. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help U.S.-based nonprofits with tax-exempt status under federal and, when applicable, California law; all funded activities must occur within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Human rights funding for nonprofits from Sills Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations advancing early childhood education, environmental justice, arts for social change, or support for families in crisis may be eligible for Sills Family Foundation’s human rights-focused grants, including in California. The foundation awards one-year grants of US $10,000 - US $25,000, often for general operating needs, prioritizing community-based programs serving low-income, marginalized families, immigrants, refugees, and justice-impacted communities.
Sills Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for California Communities
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion programs can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship funding. These regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit organizations advancing social justice or human rights through housing, jobs, hunger relief, and other community-focused initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Self-Reliance Grants from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those advancing social justice and human rights, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 in support, including work reaching California. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation fund smaller organizations operating in countries such as the U.S., India, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana, Thailand, and Mongolia.
Gupta Family Foundation
California Human Rights Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for social, economic, environmental, or racial justice in California and beyond can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable grants for out-of-pocket litigation costs. The Impact Fund supports class actions and major cases that seek systemic change and significant law reform benefiting oppressed communities.
The Impact Fund
Intuitive Foundation Support for Respiratory Research
Full proposal due Sep 7, 2026
California human rights and health-focused nonprofits conducting clinical research on robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for pulmonary disease may be eligible for this opportunity. The Intuitive Foundation funds principal investigators at not-for-profit institutions worldwide, offering up to US $75,000 for salaries of research staff, supplies, limited equipment, and related project costs over one year.
Intuitive Foundation
Intuitive Surgical Grants for California Surgery
Full proposal due Sep 7, 2026
Principal investigators at not-for-profit institutions in California conducting clinical research on robotic-assisted surgery can apply for Intuitive Surgical’s Clinical Research Grants, with awards up to US $75,000 for one-year projects. Funding supports research staff, supplies, limited equipment, and travel, and may benefit institutions studying surgical outcomes, imaging, health economics, or new robotic procedures.
Intuitive Surgical
Humanitarian and Poverty Relief Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing humanitarian, poverty relief, education, or related services can seek program funding from the Robinson Foundation, which supports work across the Southern U.S. Organizations active for more than three years, offering single-year projects, may be eligible; California human rights groups with qualifying Southern programs could benefit.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for California Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
California 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services programs or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships. Focused on community involvement and corporate citizenship, Insperity invites organizations connected to its employees, client base, or local communities to apply for philanthropic funding that can also benefit social justice and human rights initiatives.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding, including those in California, can seek project support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help human rights and social justice efforts that respect people, the environment, and all forms of life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence survivors may be eligible for grants that strengthen vulnerable families and children. Grants from TJX Foundation help California social justice and human rights groups expand services like food, shelter, enrichment programs, workforce readiness, and safety for those facing hardship.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for California Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
California nonprofits, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can access funding through Lawrence Foundation for general operating or project support. Grants typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000 and are unrestricted, so organizations with social justice or human rights initiatives that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for California Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides California nonprofits with funding for community-based programs such as museums, cultural and performing arts, education and skills training, health facilities, disability and senior services, and environmental and wildlife protection. IRS-qualified organizations may receive US $1,000 - US $20,000, and human rights or social justice initiatives that fit these areas may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Hillman Family Foundations Arts and Services Grants
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
501(c)(3) public charities in the Santa Barbara, California area can apply for Hillman Family Foundations’ Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation Grant to support arts, education, and human services projects. Organizations advancing social justice or human rights through these program areas may be eligible; applications are accepted year-round with decisions made in June and November cycles.
Hillman Family Foundations
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in California
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial support, including organizations serving California. Ameriprise Financial provides funding for hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, community development, and arts access, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Environmental Justice Grants for Nonprofits from As You Sow
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
California nonprofit organizations working on toxics reduction, environmental education, and environmental justice can access funding through As You Sow to support investigation, research, and enforcement of environmental laws. Projects must substantially benefit California residents and focus on consumer protection, toxic exposure education, or toxics prevention in communities, including under-served areas, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $10,000.
As You Sow
California Human Rights Funding via Firedoll Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
California 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects working on social justice, immigrant services, or broader human rights issues can seek US $10,000 - US $30,000 for discrete, project-based work. The Firedoll Foundation prioritizes vulnerable populations, including detained immigrants and asylum seekers, and supports advocacy, legal aid, and related community development efforts in Northern California counties.
The Firedoll Foundation
Samueli Foundation Support for Orange County Nonprofits
Applications due Apr 11, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, government entities, and community-serving faith-based organizations working in Orange County, California can access the Breakaway Fund for unrestricted capacity-building support. Grants from Samueli Foundation help California social justice and human rights organizations strengthen talent and leadership, upgrade systems and equipment, secure expert assistance, or pursue other mission-advancing projects, with awards of US $50,000 - US $100,000.
Samueli Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in California
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
California human rights and social justice nonprofits can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for programs improving quality of life for underserved people. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations may request project, general operating, or capital support for efforts like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc