Community foundation · EIN 95-3510055
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
California Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $332M in grants paid across 2,761 grants, with $2.35B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Trinity Washington University and President and Fellows of Harvard College.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check California Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Policy and procedures for monitoring grants to organizations the organization follows due diligence procedures to ensure grants funds are used for charitable purposes. the organization's staff perform the due diligence procedures over the grantee and the grant. in addition to the approval process followed below, the organization's staff members approve grants prior to issuance. the due diligence procedures may vary slightly depending on whether the grant is a board discretionary grant, donor advised fund grant, scholarship grant or restricted grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Our mission is to create a good life for all in los angeles county.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Education | $8,050,000 |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | Education | $7,500,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Boston, MA | Education | $6,377,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Philanthropic Activity | $5,836,057 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Omaha, NE | Philanthropic Activity | $5,669,606 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Education | $5,010,500 |
| Million Voters Project Action Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Civic Engagement | $4,700,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Boston, MA | Arts | $4,195,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic Activity | $3,250,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | San Marino, CA | Arts | $3,117,150 |
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Health | $2,973,737 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,757,013 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Santa Monica, CA | Philanthropic Activity | $2,657,000 |
| Brilliant Corners | Los Angeles, CA | Housing | $2,500,000 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Health | $2,500,000 |
| Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,475,274 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,392,022 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | Los Altos, CA | Philanthropic Activity | $2,192,812 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,101,954 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,077,000 |
| Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Civic Engagement | $2,050,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences | Santa Monica, CA | Education | $2,031,000 |
| Sdsn Association Inc | New York, NY | Environment | $2,000,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Philanthropic Activity | $2,000,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic Activity | $1,918,100 |
The 25 largest of 2,761 grants listed on the return. 587 grants to individuals ($2.03M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$225M · 1,526 grants
- District of Columbia$16.9M · 61 grants
- New York$16.7M · 148 grants
- Virginia$14.1M · 31 grants
- Massachusetts$13.9M · 32 grants
- Ohio$6M · 7 grants
- Nebraska$5.82M · 7 grants
- Colorado$2.97M · 27 grants
- Illinois$2.27M · 23 grants
- Minnesota$2.16M · 12 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.95M · 19 grants
- Montana$1.93M · 8 grants
Quick answers
Does California Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check California Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does California Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $331,668,057 in grants paid (2,761 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has California Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (VA), $8.05M, Trinity Washington University (DC), $7.5M, President and Fellows of Harvard College (MA), $6.38M, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (OH), $5.84M and Schwab Charitable Fund (NE), $5.67M.