In order for a fund to be listed on our Philanthropy California Disaster Response page, it must meet the following vetting criteria:
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.
Census data informs the allocation of over $170 billion of federal funds to California. These funds support important programs such as Medi-Cal, housing, and food assistance programs.
As we kick off the California budget season, Governor Newsom’s proposed budget reflects ongoing fiscal constraints and fails to address the harsh realities our communities are facing.
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.
Right now, across the country, immigrant and Latino families are living in fear. A mother is deciding whether to go to the job she needs tomorrow, knowing that masked agents could storm her workplace at any moment.
Philanthropy California invites you to join our 2026 Philanthropy in Sacramento Day, coming up on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8.
A complete census count begins with an accurate address database to ensure each person is counted. The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process allows states, counties, cities, and tribes to review, update, and improve the Census Bureau’s master address list.
This session offers a timely update on how communities nationwide are responding to ICE deployments, with a regional focus on Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, the Central Coast/Ventura, and San Diego and Imperial Counties.
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. The consequences of failing to do so threaten the very fabric of our democracy.
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.
Voting rights are under attack across the country. From the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v.
At a pivotal moment marked by the 2026 gubernatorial transition and broader national uncertainty, this briefing will provide funders with a strategic view into how the Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group is shaping California’s policy and governance landscape.
The Catalyst Climate Funders Collaborative invites all climate, economic development, policy, and advocacy funders to join CA FWD and Resources
This webinar kicks off the series Funding Strong Coalitions, a learning series exploring how philanthropy can strengthen coalitions. Bringing together perspectives from national and state-level funders, coalition leaders, and nonprofit experts, the session will help funders better unders
Gender-based violence is both an economic justice issue and a systemic economic problem—and philanthropy has a defining role to play in addressing it. Nearly 1 in 2 women and more than half of transgender individuals in the U.S.
As California continues to grapple with a severe housing affordability crisis, the 2026 ballot will present voters with competing visions for how we should finance affordable housing.