Jose G Duarte Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily through general operating grants. Its mission focuses on enhancing human services, community service, and education, as evidenced by its funding of various charities and educational institutions. The foundation supports a range of organizations, including Catholic Charities and educational nonprofits, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and educational advancement. While it operates from California, its funding has notably extended to organizations in other states, particularly Ohio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities (often mid-size or larger) seeking general operating support, typically with existing relationships or referrals into the foundation’s network and the capacity to manage large unrestricted grants.
Good Fit
- • Requesting general operating support rather than a competitive project award
- • Organization is a well-established 501(c)(3) with demonstrated fiscal capacity
- • Existing relationship, board referral, or prior contact with the foundation’s network
- • Programs aligned with human services, community service, or education (as seen in past grantees)
- • Ability to absorb a single large gift and provide stewardship reporting
Geography
Across the three-year record, grants were made to organizations in California and Ohio, though the latest year’s giving was concentrated in Ohio.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded four distinct recipients in 2023 but made single large grants in 2022 and 2024; overall several independent organizations have been supported, though recent giving shows high concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it only funds preselected organizations and no public application path or contact details were found; while some new recipients have appeared in the record, selection appears invitation-based rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
