Foundation grants for nonprofits in Alameda County
Private foundations gave $2.6 billion to organizations in Alameda County in tax years 2019 to 2025, according to their own IRS filings.
$2.6 billion
given
30,272
grants
5,754
foundations
$8,000
typical grant
Foundations that give in Alameda County
The 20 biggest givers here whose tax filings don't say they fund only groups they pick themselves. Check each foundation's own guidelines before you apply.
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Based in Princeton, NJ
Gave $71 million in Alameda County in 187 grants. Typical grant: $180,000.
- Health
- Community development
- Civil rights & advocacy
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Gates Foundation
Based in Seattle, WA
Gave $62 million in Alameda County in 71 grants. Typical grant: $489,411.
- Education
- Science & technology
- Workforce & economic development
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The Ford Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $51 million in Alameda County in 174 grants. Typical grant: $175,000.
- Community development
- Civil rights & advocacy
- Public safety & justice
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Lilly Endowment Inc
Based in Indianapolis, IN
Gave $44 million in Alameda County in 16 grants. Typical grant: $1.2 million.
- Education
- Youth development
- Religion
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The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Based in Los Altos, CA
Gave $40 million in Alameda County in 99 grants. Typical grant: $175,000.
- Science & technology
- Environment & animals
- Human services
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The California Wellness Foundation
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Gave $26 million in Alameda County in 305 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Health
- Civil rights & advocacy
- Public safety & justice
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The Schmidt Family Foundation
Based in Palo Alto, CA
Gave $26 million in Alameda County in 71 grants. Typical grant: $200,000.
- Environment & animals
- Food & nutrition
- Arts & culture
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Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Based in Oakland, CA
Gave $24 million in Alameda County in 53 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Education
- Science & technology
- Youth development
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Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Based in Westlake Village, CA
Gave $21 million in Alameda County in 81 grants. Typical grant: $150,000.
- Human services
- Youth development
- Education
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WK Kellogg Foundation
Based in Battle Creek, MI
Gave $20 million in Alameda County in 99 grants. Typical grant: $200,000.
- Health
- Education
- Civil rights & advocacy
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Surdna Foundation Inc
Based in New York, NY
Gave $18 million in Alameda County in 88 grants. Typical grant: $150,000.
- Community development
- Public safety & justice
- Education
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Simpson Psb Fund
Based in Orinda, CA
Gave $17 million in Alameda County in 23 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Arts & culture
- Education
- Human services
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The Kresge Foundation
Based in Troy, MI
Gave $15 million in Alameda County in 65 grants. Typical grant: $160,000.
- Public safety & justice
- Community development
- Arts & culture
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The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $14 million in Alameda County in 33 grants. Typical grant: $350,000.
- Arts & culture
- Education
- Community development
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California Physicians' Service Fdn
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $14 million in Alameda County in 52 grants. Typical grant: $200,000.
- Human services
- Health
- Public safety & justice
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Walter and Elise Haas Fund
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $12 million in Alameda County in 170 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Education
- Youth development
- Public safety & justice
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Alfred P Sloan Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $11 million in Alameda County in 52 grants. Typical grant: $102,936.
- Education
- Science & technology
- Environment & animals
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T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private
Based in Lafayette, CA
Gave $9.2 million in Alameda County in 66 grants. Typical grant: $3,675.
- Education
- Civil rights & advocacy
- Youth development
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The Sobrato Family Foundation
Based in Mountain View, CA
Gave $9.0 million in Alameda County in 87 grants. Typical grant: $66,625.
- Education
- Human services
- Health
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Koret Foundation
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $8.6 million in Alameda County in 98 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Education
- Science & technology
- Religion
See all 5,754 foundations and how well each fits your organization
Giving by program area in Alameda County
| Program area | Foundations | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2,054 | $832 million |
| Health | 669 | $296 million |
| Environment & animals | 1,287 | $276 million |
| Community development | 323 | $274 million |
| Public safety & justice | 452 | $187 million |
| Science & technology | 260 | $150 million |
| Civil rights & advocacy | 383 | $145 million |
| Youth development | 578 | $144 million |
| Arts & culture | 679 | $140 million |
| Human services | 600 | $134 million |
| Workforce & economic development | 218 | $118 million |
| International | 574 | $72 million |
| Housing & homelessness | 233 | $57 million |
| Food & nutrition | 453 | $46 million |
| Religion | 492 | $36 million |
| Mental & behavioral health | 137 | $13 million |
From the grants private foundations list in their IRS tax filings (Form 990-PF, tax years 2019 to 2025), as of Oct 31, 2026. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant counts for the county of the organization that received it, wherever the foundation is based. The typical grant is the middle one. Program areas come from each organization's IRS category and the stated purpose of the grant, so those figures are estimates. A foundation can ask to be left off this page by emailing contact@grantassembly.com.
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