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Guide to California Foundations

NCG has ceased publication of its Guide to California Foundations.

For the most recent information about foundations, funding opportunities, and to obtain fundraising or organizational assistance for your nonprofit, please visit the Foundation Center's website.

Explore NCG's Loan Funds

  • Arts Loan Fund
    NCG's Arts Loan Fund (ALF) is a collaborative program of the members of Northern California Grantmakers. It provides quick-turnaround, low-cost financial assistance to arts organizations located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Sonoma counties, and individual artists located in the cities of Oakland and San Francisco.
  • Emergency Loan Fund
    NCG's Emergency Loan Fund (ELF) is a collaborative program of the members of NCG. It provides quick-turnaround, low-cost financial assistance to nonprofit organizations located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties.