The Philanthropy California team will continue to monitor federal and state public policy developments to help funders stay informed, take action, and support their grantees and local communities. This page will be updated regularly with legislation we’re tracking, in-depth analyses, actions we are taking, and other resources from our network. If you have a resource to share with our community or have questions about our advocacy work, please email it to Emily Michels, emily@socalgrantmakers.org.
Policy Resources
Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits Chart
The National Council of Nonprofits Executive order Chart documents potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on the work of charitable nonprofits, including issue areas that are affected like: DEI, Federal Government, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Environment, Census and Community Engagement, and more.
This live policy tracker has real-time analysis of Trump-Vance administration actions, to support legal challenges and provide resources for the pro-democracy community.
Issue Area Specific Funders
Funders for LGBTQ Issues is a network of more than 100 foundations, corporations, and funding institutions that collectively award more than $1 billion annually, including approximately $200 million specifically devoted to LGBTQ issues. For more direct information about grantmaking for trans communities, visit this link to their Grantmakers United for Change program: https://lgbtfunders.org/programs/gutc/
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)
GCIR represents over 130 foundations addressing immigrant-specific issues and advancing justice, equity, and inclusion for all. Read their recommendations for Philanthropy in 2025 here: https://www.gcir.org/fighting-our-future-immigrant-rights-and-our-multiracial-democracy-recommendations-philanthropy-2025
Funders Together to End Homelessness
Funders Together to End Homelessness mobilizes its members to use philanthropy’s voice, influence, and financial capital to end homelessness by creating and advancing lasting solutions that are grounded in racial and housing justice, driven by love and disruption, and centering people with lived expertise.