Funding for community-based programs for climate and disaster resilience relies on information about who is at risk and who is impacted.
Over the next 20 years in the U.S., $35–70 trillion in wealth will transfer from one generation to another in the largest generational wealth transfer in history, mostly moving within wealthy white families.
The Philanthropy California team will continue to monitor federal and state public policy developments to help funders stay informed, take action, and support their grantees and local communities.
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.
Philanthropy California, una alianza estatal de Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties (Catalyst), Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) y SoCal Grantmakers (SCG), se enorgullece de anunciar que recibió una subvención de dos millones de dólares de la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del
At this moment, many nonprofits are facing greater fiscal uncertainty than ever before. Government funding is precarious, with budgets and priorities changing daily.
The systems and infrastructure that support and protect the most vulnerable immigrants have been affected by cuts in refugee admissions to the U.S., federal funding cuts, and administrative barriers that continue to make seeking protection from persecution more difficult every day.
Philanthropy California and Grantmakers Concerned for Immigrants and Refugees are proud to stand united with immigrant families, and for a vibrant and inclusive California for all. We are grateful for the leadership and the perseverance of this community as we look to the future of California and the promise it holds. Below are the organizations that stand with us for immigrants targeted by the 'public charge' rule, and share the views in the opinion piece here, Californians, stand up for immigrants targeted by ‘public charge’ rule published today in the San Francisco Chronicle.
March 1st marked the beginning of California’s transition to a Third Party Administrator (TPA), Blue Shield of California, to manage vaccine administration statewide. As this transition occurs, public-private partnerships will become more crucial than ever. Join us to hear from Blue Shield directly about their work, and to hear from state leaders on how they plan to coordinate with the TPA and continue to center equity in this next phase of vaccine distribution. Speakers will highlight key opportunities for philanthropy, and investments that are needed now to shore up our communities in ways that will engender long-term sustainability well beyond the current crisis.
We know that using data to inform education policy strategies dramatically increases college access and success in post-secondary education. Many states across the country have set statewide attainment goals, and we can now learn from those case studies.
By Kirin Kumar, Katie Oran, Lily Bui, PhD, Megan Thomas, and Karla Mercado
Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have taken significant steps to put California on the path towards a greener, more sustainable climate future. So far, Governor Newsom has pledged to conserve 30 percent of the state's land and coastal water by 2030, announced a phase-out of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and proposed a comprehensive job and climate action plan. The state is enacting bold strategies to combat climate change, all while seeking to reduce the state's carbon footprint and bolster long-term economic growth. In September 2020, the Governor also directed the Office of Planning and Research to partner with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to design and deliver the state's first High Road Transition Roadmap by July 2021.
