Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer Elected Kiwanis Trustee
The Arroyo Seco resident will serve a three-year term on the Kiwanis International board beginning October 1, 2026.
California Business Philanthropy News
Philanthropy in California runs on charitable giving, fundraising efforts and nonprofit support, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in large donations, benefit events and the work of mission-driven organizations.
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November 5, 2026
Volunteers Pick Up 185,003 Pounds of Trash in CaliforniaStatewide Coastal Cleanup Day drew thousands of volunteers ahead of an anticipated El Niño winter.
November 5, 2026
Hao, Chiao Pledge $175 Million to UC SystemThe philanthropic gifts will fund medical infrastructure at UC San Francisco and UC Davis.
November 3, 2026
Industry Donors Back Ben Allen in Insurance RaceReal estate and business donors gave thousands to Ben Allen's California insurance commissioner campaign ahead of the election.
November 3, 2026
Save Mart, Keurig Dr Pepper Launch Holiday Food DriveThe Friends Feeding Friends campaign runs at Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores through January 3, 2027.
October 31, 2026
PG&E Foundation Awards $500,000 to Community GroupsThe grants conclude a five-year initiative focused on environmental stewardship and local food systems across California.
October 31, 2026
California Officials File Required Annual Gift DisclosuresState leaders report accepted gifts as part of mandatory 2026 financial interest disclosures.
October 27, 2026
Court Dismisses Privacy Lawsuit Against GoFundMeA federal judge ruled that plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a concrete injury from the company's data tracking practices.
October 26, 2026
Jordan Kaplan Donates Maximum to Becerra CampaignThe donor contributed the individual maximum allowed to support the gubernatorial bid of Xavier Becerra.
October 26, 2026
California School Superintendent Race Candidates Raise $1.4 MillionThe two primary candidates for state superintendent have collectively secured over one million dollars in campaign funding.
October 26, 2026
Spiegel and Kerr Erase $550 Million in Medical DebtThe donation clears medical bills for 261,000 Californians through a partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
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California reporting spans individual major gifts, organizational fundraising, community benefit events and nonprofit outreach. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties across the state. Economic cycles frequently influence the scale of contributions, as donors adjust their giving during periods of uncertainty. The rise of donor-advised funds has changed the way nonprofit entities manage their annual budgets and long-term planning.