The Rosendin Foundation Awards $307,000 to 20 Southern California Nonprofits
by: Chandra Stewart
Published: October 19, 2026
ANAHEIM... The Rosendin Foundation (TRF), a national 501(c)(3) committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals granted $307,000 to 20 local nonprofit organizations across the Greater Los Angeles Region. TRF grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 and support organizations of all sizes that provide critical services to individuals and families seeking nutritional, emotional, whole and occupational health programs.
TRF grants totaled $2,860,000 for 157 nonprofits serving communities across 12 states and nationwide. It comes at a critical time for many organizations. The 2026 grant cycle generated significant demand, drawing 838 nonprofit applications requesting $34.5 million in total funding, a 178% increase from the previous year.
Top Grant Recipients
The largest grant in Southern California went to Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC), which serves young, at-risk adults through training, employment, and educational programs that benefit the community through conservation-driven projects. TRF awarded OCCC a $40,000 grant for occupational development which helps support their Chainsaw Training and Safety Certification program.
TRF granted Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) a $35,000 whole health grant for its Day Center and Basic Needs Program that helps end homelessness by providing safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy. Bracken’s Kitchen received a $30,000 nutritional health grant to support its Food Rescue, Community Feeding, and Culinary Training Programs in Garden Grove.
To help survivors of domestic violence, TRF gave a $25,000 emotional health grant to Haven Hills, which offers shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling for individuals and families. The Canoga Park nonprofit will use the funding to support their Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for Adult and Child Survivors of Domestic Violence.
“The Rosendin Foundation’s generous support helps Haven Hills provide safety, healing, and a path forward for survivors of domestic violence and their children in the San Fernando Valley,” said Charlene Spiteri, Director of Development, Haven Hills. “This funding strengthens our ability to help families rebuild their lives and move toward lasting stability. We are grateful for a partner that recognizes the importance of investing in survivors and the well-being of our community.”
Nutritional Health Grants
Across Southern California, The Rosendin Foundation gave a total of $115,000 to support the community’s nutritional health needs, including $20,000 to Central California Food Bank for their Cantua Creek Food Distributions-Neighborhood Market and Mobile Pantry and $15,000 to ALMA Backyard Farms for its Farm Stand Social Enterprise that provides local, organic produce to families in Compton and San Pedro. TRF also awarded $10,000 nutritional health grants to the Karsh Family Social Service Center and Hollywood Food Coalition in Los Angeles, Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena, and Food Forward in North Hollywood, as well as $5,000 grants to Project Angel Food and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Emotional Health Support
TRF gave $87,000 in total to nonprofits that support emotional health needs, like Kesem, that supports children whose parents are coping with a cancer diagnosis. The Covina 501(c)(3) received $22,000 for its kids’ summer camp, Camp Kesem. In addition, TRF awarded $10,000 grants to Minding Your Mind in San Diego, Laura’s House in Aliso Viejo, Program for Torture Victims in Los Angeles, and The Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health.
Whole Health Funding
To support whole health needs, TRF gave a total of $65,000 in grants, including $10,000 to Casa Teresa in Orange to help pregnant women in crisis through their Emergency Maternity Shelter. They also gave $10,000 whole health grants to Covenant House California to support their Pathways to Whole-Person Wellness and Independence for Young People Experiencing Homelessness in Alameda County, and to Radiant Futures in Fullerton to support their Counseling Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.
"A grant is ultimately an investment in someone's ability to move forward — to feel supported, regain stability or see a new possibility for their future," said Chandra Stewart, Executive Director of The Rosendin Foundation. "Our employee-owners, donors and volunteers make that investment possible, alongside nonprofit partners doing extraordinary work in their communities every day."
Serving Communities
Since inception, TRF has distributed more than $9.5 million to over 650 nonprofit organizations nationwide. Grant applications are accepted from January to May to support a wide range of community needs, including crisis response, prevention and trauma services, emergency shelters, food security, mental health counseling, senior and veteran services, youth programs and workforce development that strengthen well-being.
TRF also accepts emergency grant requests throughout the year to help nonprofits needing help due to unforeseen circumstances, such as loss of critical equipment or fires. Nonprofits can be any size but must serve the community within 100 miles of Rosendin Electric offices or projects.
TRF was formed in 2020 as the charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, centralizing the company’s commitment to community giving through fundraising and donations from employees of Rosendin Electric and Modular Power Solutions. This charitable giving strategy grows alongside Rosendin's business expansion, creating stronger connections between the company and communities where employees live and work.
About The Rosendin Foundation:
With the mission to Impact, Empower and Inspire, The Rosendin Foundation was formed in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation to act as the charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, guiding all charitable giving for Rosendin Electric, Inc. and Modular Power Solutions. Although the corporation is based in San Jose, California, the Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations across the United States where employee-owners live and work. For more information, visit www.therosendinfoundation.org
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