Foundation grants for nonprofits in El Dorado County
Private foundations gave $10.0 million to organizations in El Dorado County in tax years 2019 to 2025, according to their own IRS filings.
$10.0 million
given
1,075
grants
307
foundations
$1,100
typical grant
Foundations that give in El Dorado 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 Skoll Foundation
Based in Palo Alto, CA
Gave $919,507 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $459,753.
- International
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Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundati
Based in Beverly Hills, CA
Gave $200,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $100,000.
- Environment & animals
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The William G Irwin Charity Foundation
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $100,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Education
- Environment & animals
- Religion
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The California Wellness Foundation
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Gave $95,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $47,500.
- Health
- Arts & culture
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Sand Hill Foundation
Based in Menlo Park, CA
Gave $90,000 in El Dorado County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $20,000.
- Religion
- Education
- Environment & animals
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Deacon Charitable Foundation
Based in Citrus Heights, CA
Gave $53,103 in El Dorado County in 16 grants. Typical grant: $1,125.
- Environment & animals
- Food & nutrition
- Health
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Thornton S Jr and Katrina D
Based in Davis, CA
Gave $51,000 in El Dorado County in 11 grants. Typical grant: $5,000.
- Environment & animals
- Health
- Housing & homelessness
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Sierra Health Foundation
Based in Sacramento, CA
Gave $50,500 in El Dorado County in 9 grants. Typical grant: $4,500.
- Youth development
- Food & nutrition
- Education
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Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation
Based in Detroit, MI
Gave $50,000 in El Dorado County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $15,000.
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The Big E Family Foundation
Based in Yreka, CA
Gave $50,000 in El Dorado County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $50,000.
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William H Moffat Jr Foundation
Based in Reno, NV
Gave $45,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $22,500.
- Environment & animals
- Religion
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Kelly Foundation
Based in Sacramento, CA
Gave $35,000 in El Dorado County in 5 grants. Typical grant: $5,000.
- Human services
- Public safety & justice
- International
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Vyuha Inc
Based in Miami Beach, FL
Gave $35,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $17,500.
- Human services
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Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
Based in San Francisco, CA
Gave $34,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $17,000.
- Religion
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The Boswell-kennett Foundation
Based in Lebanon, MO
Gave $30,000 in El Dorado County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Religion
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Hdr Foundation
Based in Omaha, NE
Gave $30,000 in El Dorado County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $30,000.
- Human services
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Gates Family Foundation
Based in Denver, CO
Gave $26,000 in El Dorado County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $8,000.
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Wayne L Prim Foundation
Based in Minden, NV
Gave $20,000 in El Dorado County in 1 grant. Typical grant: $20,000.
- Health
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Our Little Light Foundation
Based in Roseville, CA
Gave $20,000 in El Dorado County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Human services
- Youth development
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The Fred and Karen Bookey Foundation
Based in El Dorado Hills, CA
Gave $18,250 in El Dorado County in 5 grants. Typical grant: $4,000.
- Education
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Giving by program area in El Dorado County
| Program area | Foundations | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 55 | $2.2 million |
| Religion | 99 | $1.9 million |
| International | 14 | $1.5 million |
| Environment & animals | 70 | $1.3 million |
| Health | 22 | $989,326 |
| Youth development | 39 | $533,409 |
| Human services | 32 | $465,213 |
| Food & nutrition | 19 | $301,142 |
| Workforce & economic development | 9 | $217,104 |
| Arts & culture | 22 | $182,141 |
| Public safety & justice | 12 | $99,075 |
| Community development | 5 | $47,175 |
| Science & technology | 4 | $34,316 |
| Housing & homelessness | 5 | $22,296 |
| Civil rights & advocacy | 5 | $13,937 |
| Mental & behavioral health | 4 | $11,993 |
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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