Funders for Next Steps Liaison Project

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding youth development organizations in CA — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

Every match below is backed by real grants this funder reported paying to organizations like yours. We never show a reason we can’t source to a filed grant record. Grants far larger than this organization’s budget are set aside so the matches stay realistic.

25 funders found

Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $19K · 165 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $19K across 165 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2022–2023
Avg grant $114Most recent 2023
Why this funder (165 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $584K · 39 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $584K across 39 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (39 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $557K · 37 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $557K across 37 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (37 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC $116K · 40 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $116K across 40 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (40 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $376K · 32 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $376K across 32 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (32 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $267K · 22 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $267K across 22 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (22 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match National Association of Police Athletic Activities Leagues INC $308K · 20 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · DC
Gave $308K across 20 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Olympic Club Foundation $148K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · CA
Gave $148K across 14 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $11KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $308K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · CA
Gave $308K across 14 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $22KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $162K · 14 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $162K across 14 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Paypal Charitable Giving Fund $112K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $112K across 10 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2023–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $11KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $120K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $120K across 10 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Blackbaud Giving Fund $97K · 13 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SC
Gave $97K across 13 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2022–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $7KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (13 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $171K · 12 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $171K across 12 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $14KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (12 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $130K · 11 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $130K across 11 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona $51K · 15 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · AZ
Gave $51K across 15 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (15 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Marin Community Foundation $133K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $133K across 10 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $13KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Enterprise Holdings Foundation $36K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MO
Gave $36K across 10 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
Avg grant $4KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Network for Good INC $95K · 8 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $95K across 8 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Reissa Foundation $26K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DE
Gave $26K across 8 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund $112K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $112K across 6 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $19KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ralph M Parsons Foundation $62K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $62K across 5 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Weingart Foundation $10K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $10K across 8 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $1KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The San Diego Foundation $118K · 7 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $118K across 7 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $17KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Sempra Energy Foundation $3K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $3K across 9 grants to youth development orgs in CA, 2021–2024
Avg grant $378Most recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from youth development grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org