Private foundation · EIN 27-0078993 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Natalie Cole Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $609K total, median $20K. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$609K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nat King Cole Generation Hope IncBoca Raton, CAProgram support of music education for children in need.$160K
The David FosterVictoria, CAProgram support of non-medical financial support to over 1,400 families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants.$100K
Sweet Relief Musicians FundBrea, CAPROGRAM SUPPORT OF financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet wh…$75K
Playing for Change FoundationSanta Monica, CAProgram support helping to create and inspire individuals by bringing peace to the world through music.$55K
City of HopeDuarte, CAProgram support of ovarian cancer initiative.$51K
MusicaresSanta Monica, CADonation$28K
UCLA Foundation FundLos Angeles, CAPROGRAM SUPPORT OF the university to develop new programs and curricula, retain faculty and students, and empower them to thrive in any env…$28K
Connecting to Cure Crohns and ColitisChicago, ILProgram support of research to cure crohns disease and irritable bowel syndrome.$25K
Athens United Soccer AssociationAthens, GADonation$25K
Harlem School of the ArtsNew York, NYProgram support of helping children ages 2-18 to learn music, dance, theater , musical theater and media to be able to connect to the commu…$20K
The Judy Fundalzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT TO end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, an…$10K
LA River State Park PartnersLos Angeles, CATo support and enrich the three los angeles river state parks.$10K
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYTo help support the music education in america's public schools.$7,500
Epilepsy FoundationLos Angeles, CATo support the program and improve education, advocacy and research for people affected by epilepsy.$5,000
Men's Guild of Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo support and raise funds for children's hospital los angeles.$5,000
Alliance for Children's RightsLos Angeles, CAHelp support and protect the rights of abused and or neglected children in los angeles county.$2,500
Tm23 FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport children and young adult in pursuing their dream and have an impact on their community.$2,120
Tj Martell FoundationSherman Oaks, CATo support cancer research to find treatments and cures.$799
The Harold & Carole Pump FoundationSherman Oaks, CATo support and bring awarness for cancer treatment and cure.$500

By state: California 13 · INTL 1 · Illinois 2 · New York 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Natalie Cole Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Gr&f LLC, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Natalie Cole Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Natalie Cole Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $609K across 19 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Natalie Cole Foundation give?

California (13 grants), INTL (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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