Who funds domestic violence shelters and services in California
From 2022 to 2025, 415 foundations and charities reported 1,382 grants to 121 domestic violence programs in California. The typical grant was $13,604.
The funders that paid the most of them: Womens Foundation of California (30), In-n-out Burgers Foundation (16) and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (16).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most domestic violence programs in California
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Foundation of California Oakland, CA | 30 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| In-n-out Burgers Foundation Irvine, CA | 16 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA | 16 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Sacramento, CA | 10 | $49,930 | 2023 |
| California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association San Diego, CA | 9 | $111,628 | 2024 |
| Orange County Community Foundation Irvine, CA | 9 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | 7 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc Philadelphia, PA | 6 | $14,000 | 2024 |
| California Foundation for Stronger Communities Carlsbad, CA | 6 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 6 | $500 | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | 5 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Sisters of ST Joseph Healthcare Foundation Orange, CA | 5 | $22,500 | 2024 |
| Simple Generosity Foundation Cape Eliz, ME | 5 | $6,529 | 2024 |
| San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | 5 | $31,500 | 2024 |
| Sunlight Giving Palo Alto, CA | 4 | $30,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Womens Foundation of California paid Haven Womens Center of Stanislaus $40,000 in 2023. Purpose: To prevent domestic violence and homelessness.
- In-n-out Burgers Foundation paid Casa of Stanislaus County $20,000 in 2024. Purpose: Building repairs.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals paid Stand Against Domestic $105,000 in 2024. Purpose: Breaking the intergenerational cycle of violence f.
- California Partnership to End Domestic Violence paid Doves of Big Bear Valley Inc $76,992 in 2023. Purpose: Domestic viol assist.
- California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association paid Casa of Marin County $317,714 in 2024. Purpose: State appropriation.
- Orange County Community Foundation paid Women's Transitional Living Center Inc $91,500 in 2023. Purpose: Human services.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to domestic violence shelters and services in California?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Womens Foundation of California (30), In-n-out Burgers Foundation (16), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (16). The count in parentheses is how many domestic violence programs in California each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to domestic violence shelters and services in California?
The median grant was $13,604 across 1,382 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts domestic violence programs with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.