Caufield Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes, with a particular focus on education and human services. It provides funding to a diverse range of organizations, including educational institutions, human rights groups, and wildlife conservation efforts. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to addressing community needs and promoting social welfare. Its grantmaking activities indicate a strong interest in supporting both local and national initiatives that enhance the quality of life for various populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established 501(c)(3) or charitable institution with a track record in education, human services/food distribution, conservation, or human-rights type work; able to manage mid-size grants (~$25K–$250K) and with an existing relationship or credible introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Clear programmatic alignment with past grantees (education, human services, wildlife/conservation, food distribution, human rights).
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $25k–$250k range.
- • Regional presence or ties in California or New York, or national organizations with strong credibility.
- • An existing connection or warm introduction to the director, trustees, or current grantees.
- • Professional financial controls and reporting history suitable for repeat funding.
Geography
Grants appear multi-state but concentrated: three states received funds in the latest year, with one state receiving about 64% of the year's dollars and the foundation based in California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients and six repeat grantees across the observed years, while earlier years included larger recipient counts (up to 30), indicating a moderate but not tiny set of independent grantees despite recent dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected organizations and requires a letter form; although a few new recipients have appeared, the public evidence points to an invitation-driven selection process rather than an open application stream.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
