Funding search · physical activity and exercise · California
Who funds physical activity and exercise work in California
15 funders have a record of paying for physical activity and exercise work by California recipients: 48 grants totaling $2.0M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The California Endowment ($266,050), William E and Aenid R Weisgerber ($259,200) and Quest Foundation ($240,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to California recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $30,000 to CULTIVA LA SALUD — general operating support: to support an organization that works to increase access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities for impoverished fresno county communities …
Largest: $86,400 to Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health — support "physical activity and exercise in youth with type 1 diabetes" research project
Largest: $60,000 to PLAYWORKS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Largest: $25,000 to CENCAL YOUTH SPORTS — to support organization that promotes the characteristics of hard-work, integrity, and trust. which offer a variety of sports and fitness programs for players aged 6-14.
Largest: $10,000 to FIT KIDS FOUNDATION — physical activity programs for children in need
The San Diego FoundationSan Diego, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $310,000 · through 2024Largest: $197,500 to SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION — an sdg&e economic prosperity grant for 2024 support for business financial fitness program
Coachella Valley Wellness FoundationRancho Mirage, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $193,500 · through 2023Largest: $177,500 to JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER — senior fitness program
Detroit Lions CharitiesAllen Park, MICharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $300,000 · through 2022Largest: $150,000 to PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED — to support youth physical activity programs
Largest: $3,500 to GIRLS ON THE RUN OF THE BAY AREA — to support the organization's goal of teaching critical life skills and to inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, …
Largest: $40,000 to MOMENTUM AGENCIES — leaps and bounds engages young children with developmental disabilities and delays in physical activities that promote autonomy and school readiness. this multidisciplinary program…
Largest: $40,000 to SHANDON SCHOOL DISTRICT — increase physical activity, reading ability, elementary counselling. also providing a new sound system and age appropriate reading materials
Largest: $5,000 to CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION — support for foundation's charitable purpose to help athletes grow their confidence, find connection and enjoy a better quality of life through the power of sport and physical activ…
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