Community foundation · EIN 20-0253310
Pasadena Community Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Pasadena, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $31.1M in grants paid across 275 grants, with $225M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Altadena Builds Back Foundation, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School and California Community Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Pasadena Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Pasadena Community Foundation monitors the use of grant monies as follows: All agencies are verified to be a 501c3 public charity and/or grant eligible before grants are awarded. A grant award fund agreement and/or grant letter and report worksheet are sent to the grantees. The grant award fund agreement and/or grant letter explicitly states the purpose of the grant award or restrictions of the grant and specifies expectations for compliance including use of funds, timing, policy on any unspent funds and reporting requirements. The report worksheet requests receipts for capital purchases and/or key accomplishments for program grants. This report is reviewed by PCF staff and if any discrepancies are found PCF asks the agency for reimbursement of funds inappropriately used. These reports are tracked throughout the year and agencies are disqualified for future grants if reports have not been completed. In the case of unrestricted donations to charitable organizations through donor advised funds, grant reports are not required.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To inspire generosity and engage the resources of our community for present needs unfulfilled and future needs unforeseen.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena Builds Back Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Project Support | $5,010,619 |
| Pacific Oaks College & Children's School | Pasadena, CA | PCF Discretionary | $1,351,250 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | PCF Discretionary | $1,040,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | PCF Discretionary | $775,000 |
| Greenline Housing Foundation | Sierra Madre, CA | PCF Discretionary | $735,670 |
| Pasadena Hospital Association (Huntington Hospital) | Pasadena, CA | Project Support | $633,233 |
| Beacon Housing Inc | Los Angeles, CA | PCF Discretionary | $620,400 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Project Support | $451,177 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Project Support | $429,333 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | PCF Discretionary | $420,250 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Project Support | $413,433 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Project Support | $409,933 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Americus, GA | Project Support | $408,933 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Project Support | $408,833 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Project Support | $408,633 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Project Support | $408,433 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Project Support | $408,433 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Project Support | $408,333 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Camp Pasquaney | Hebron, NH | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Short Hills, NJ | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Darrow School | New Lebanon, NY | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Flying Kites Inc | Boston, MA | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Green Vale School | Glen Head, NY | Project Support | $408,333 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Washington, DC | Project Support | $408,333 |
The 25 largest of 275 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$20.5M · 214 grants
- New York$2.39M · 17 grants
- District of Columbia$877K · 4 grants
- Georgia$817K · 2 grants
- Illinois$518K · 2 grants
- New Jersey$512K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$465K · 4 grants
- New Hampshire$418K · 2 grants
- Kansas$410K · 1 grant
- Tennessee$409K · 1 grant
- Connecticut$126K · 3 grants
- Colorado$82.5K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $31,096,525 in grants paid (275 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Pasadena Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Altadena Builds Back Foundation (CA), $5.01M, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School (CA), $1.35M, California Community Foundation (CA), $1.04M, Door of Hope (CA), $775K and Greenline Housing Foundation (CA), $736K.