This analysis attempts to follow the early flows of Proposition 4 funding as they translate into projects, places, and partnerships on the ground. The findings in this report point to a broader truth: climate resilience funding is not just about how much money is available, but about whether communities are equipped to access, absorb, and deploy it.
As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, we all have a role to play in strengthening civic institutions, protecting our fundamental freedom to vote, and ensuring election integrity.
Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget arrives at a critical crossroads, attempting to maintain the state’s climate commitment while navigating a multi-billion-dollar deficit and significant federal cuts across the board.
On November 4, 2025, Californians will have the opportunity to vote in a special election to determine if the state will change the current makeup of its congressional districts. In late August, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s new redistricting plan after its passage in the California State House, with a draft of the new map prepared by the legislature. The new map is designed to increase Democratic party representation in the U.S. House of Representatives by five seats.
As California recovers from one of the worst wildfire disasters in its history, there is growing concern and confusion regarding the rapid changes happening to federal emergency management infrastructure and policy. Fortunately, Philanthropy California has a strong network of partners who are already providing research, policy analysis, and real-time context of the shifting landscape in D.C., which the philanthropic sector can leverage to inform their approach to disaster preparedness and resilience.
Philanthropy California — the statewide alliance of Northern California Grantmakers, SoCal Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties — stands unwaveringly with our state’s immigrant and migrant communities.
Philanthropy California, the statewide alliance of Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Northern California Grantmakers, and SoCal Grantmakers, stands ready to defend philanthropy’s freedom of expression and its right to give without fear of retaliation. We believe an independent nonprofit and philanthropic sector — free from government overreach — is essential in maintaining a robust civil society, thriving communities, and a strong democracy.