Foundation grants for nonprofits in Contra Costa County
Private foundations gave $268 million to organizations in Contra Costa County in tax years 2019 to 2025, according to their own IRS filings.
$268 million
given
9,917
grants
1,769
foundations
$2,000
typical grant
Foundations that give in Contra Costa 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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Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation
Based in Walnut Creek, CA
Gave $12 million in Contra Costa County in 228 grants. Typical grant: $34,150.
- Education
- Arts & culture
- Human services
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The Hofmann Family Foundation
Based in Concord, CA
Gave $10 million in Contra Costa County in 19 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Health
- Education
- Youth development
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Y & H Soda Foundation
Based in Moraga, CA
Gave $7.7 million in Contra Costa County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $3.8 million.
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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Based in Austin, TX
Gave $6.5 million in Contra Costa County in 16 grants. Typical grant: $125,000.
- Education
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Simpson Psb Fund
Based in Orinda, CA
Gave $6.4 million in Contra Costa County in 22 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Arts & culture
- Health
- Education
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The Ford Foundation
Based in New York, NY
Gave $3.2 million in Contra Costa County in 15 grants. Typical grant: $200,000.
- Housing & homelessness
- Workforce & economic development
- Education
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Based in Princeton, NJ
Gave $2.3 million in Contra Costa County in 14 grants. Typical grant: $165,558.
- Education
- Youth development
- Civil rights & advocacy
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Gates Foundation
Based in Seattle, WA
Gave $2.2 million in Contra Costa County in 7 grants. Typical grant: $343,783.
- Health
- Food & nutrition
- International
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The Schmidt Family Foundation
Based in Palo Alto, CA
Gave $1.6 million in Contra Costa County in 7 grants. Typical grant: $226,500.
- Environment & animals
- Food & nutrition
- Youth development
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The California Wellness Foundation
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Gave $1.5 million in Contra Costa County in 21 grants. Typical grant: $5,000.
- Public safety & justice
- Health
- Youth development
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Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $1.5 million in Contra Costa County in 18 grants. Typical grant: $100,000.
- Education
- Youth development
- Public safety & justice
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The William G Irwin Charity Foundation
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $1.4 million in Contra Costa County in 15 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Education
- Food & nutrition
- Health
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The Zellerbach Family Foundation
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $1.4 million in Contra Costa County in 41 grants. Typical grant: $40,000.
- Education
- Arts & culture
- Youth development
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The Kresge Foundation
Based in Troy, MI
Gave $1.3 million in Contra Costa County in 10 grants. Typical grant: $140,000.
- Education
- Youth development
- Health
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The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth
Based in New York, NY
Gave $1.2 million in Contra Costa County in 6 grants. Typical grant: $87,500.
- Public safety & justice
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California Physicians' Service Fdn
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $1.1 million in Contra Costa County in 6 grants. Typical grant: $115,000.
- Public safety & justice
- Education
- Human services
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WK Kellogg Foundation
Based in Battle Creek, MI
Gave $1.1 million in Contra Costa County in 8 grants. Typical grant: $150,000.
- Education
- Housing & homelessness
- Workforce & economic development
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The Fletcher Jones Foundation
Based in Pasadena, CA
Gave $1.1 million in Contra Costa County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $550,000.
- Education
- Science & technology
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Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Based in Oakland, CA
Gave $1.1 million in Contra Costa County in 23 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Education
- Religion
- Health
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Twanda Foundation
Based in Alamo, CA
Gave $1.1 million in Contra Costa County in 62 grants. Typical grant: $5,000.
- Education
- Health
- Human services
See all 1,769 foundations and how well each fits your organization
Giving by program area in Contra Costa County
| Program area | Foundations | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 707 | $119 million |
| Health | 256 | $36 million |
| Arts & culture | 206 | $22 million |
| Youth development | 253 | $19 million |
| Environment & animals | 228 | $18 million |
| Human services | 306 | $17 million |
| Public safety & justice | 72 | $15 million |
| Food & nutrition | 187 | $11 million |
| Workforce & economic development | 59 | $9.4 million |
| Housing & homelessness | 100 | $8.6 million |
| Civil rights & advocacy | 60 | $7.6 million |
| Religion | 173 | $7.3 million |
| Community development | 64 | $5.1 million |
| International | 63 | $4.5 million |
| Mental & behavioral health | 78 | $3.8 million |
| Science & technology | 32 | $2.9 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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