Philanthropy California Disaster Fund - Intake Form
In order for a fund to be listed on our Philanthropy California Disaster Response page, it must meet the following vetting criteria:
Must be an experienced grantmaking organization
Must have an anti-discrimination clause in its grantmaking process (this can be on the website, mission statement, or in annual reporting language, etc.)
Must have: (a) experience working in the affected community; (b) have pre-existing relationships with organizations with experience working in the affected community; or is planning to transfer all funds to a grantmaker with either (a) or (b)
If community foundation, must be accredited with National Standard or be recommended by a trusted partner.
Must agree to data sharing with Philanthropy California on total funds raised while fund is activated*
If the fund does not meet above guidelines, it must meet an otherwise unmet need.
If you are interested in submitting a fund, please complete this form. Our team will review, vet, and list the funds that meet our criteria.
*Information shared on total funds raised will be aggregated with all other listed funds. Philanthropy California will never share identifiable information about funds raised by any individual organizations. This data will be used to track philanthropic disaster giving in California.
Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Phone
What regional association are you affiliated with?
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
Northern California Grantmakers
SoCal Grantmakers
Other
Other:
Vetting Criteria
Which statement best describes your organization's experience working with the affected community/communities?
We work closely with the affected communities on initiatives and projects.
We often support the affected community's initiatives.
We occasionally interact with the affected communities.
We have limited experience working with these communities but want more experience.
We have no experience with the affected communities.
We have no experience with the affected communities, but have a written agreement to transfer all funds to an organization that works closely with affected community
Which statement best describes your history grantmaking in the affected community?
1-5 years
5-10 year
10+ years
Do you have an anti-discrimination clause or strategy in your grantmaking approach?
Yes
No
If you are a community foundation are you accredited with the National Standard?
Yes
No
No, but I am a member of League of California Community Foundation
Fund Information
Organization Name:
Organization's Website:
Fund Name:
Fund Description:
Link to Fund landing page:
Type of funder
Please select...
Community Foundation
Community-Based Organization-Led Fund
Consultant
Corporate Foundation/Contributions Program
Donor Advised Fund
Education Institution
Family Foundation
Giving Circle
Government
Government Grantmaker
Grantmaking 501(c)4
Grantmaking Public Charity
Individual
Individual Grantmaker
Media
Nonprofit
Operating Foundation
Philanthropic Association
Philanthropy Consultant
Philanthropy-Serving Organization
Private/Independent Foundation
Public Foundation
Vendor
Venture Philanthropy
Venue
Other
Regions Served:
Baja California
Central California
Northern California
San Diego & Imperial Counties
Southern California
Statewide
Targeted Communities
Businesses
Community-Based Organizations
Government Agencies
Individuals
Target Focus/Issue Area
Workforce/Business
Power-building & Advocacy
Long-term Recovery
Education & Childcare
Basic Needs
First Responders
Health Care (including mental health)
Immigrant/Undocumented Communities
Housing & Homelessness
Arts & Entertainment
Nonprofit/ Ecosystem Capacity
Disaster Resilience/ Preparedness
Type of Support
Bridge Funding
Cash Assistance to Individuals (including gift cards)
Grants to Organizations
Legal Aid
Loans to Individuals
Loans to Organizations & Businesses
Matching Funds
Supplies & In-Kind Donations
Funding Accessibility
Open for submissions
Invite only
Open to current grantees of foundation only
Scale Funding Offered
$0 - $25k
$25k – $50k
$50k – $100k
$100k+
Unknown/Undetermined
Timeline of Grant Period
0-3 months
3 – 6 months
6 months – 1 year
1 year +
Unknown/Undetermined
Can we publicly list this fund or is this submission for coordination efforts only?
Yes, this fund can be publicly listed.
No, this fund is only for coordination efforts.
By checking this box, you acknowledge that Philanthropy California may periodically request updates on the total amount your fund has raised, for internal reporting purposes. These updates support our efforts to promote your fund to donors and grantseekers through the California Disaster Response page. Please note: Philanthropy California will only report aggregated totals and will never share individual fundraising amounts. *