Private foundation · EIN 65-6323823 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Education

James Annenberg La Vea Charitable 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: 21 grants paid, $10M total, median $450K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$10M
Median grant
$450K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$198M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILIn honor of james annenberg$650K
Childrens Hunger FundSylmar, CAIn honor of james annenberg$600K
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXIn honor of james annenberg$550K
Feed the Children IncOklahoma City, OKIn honor of james annenberg$550K
Girl Scouts of the USANew York, NYIn honor of james annenberg$550K
National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenAlexandria, VAIn honor of james annenberg$550K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTIn honor of james annenberg$550K
Dave Thomas Fund for AdoptionDublin, OHIn honor of james annenberg$500K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MASupport the peds$500K
Childrens Hospital Corporation Dba Children's Hospital BostonBoston, MAIn honor of james annenberg$450K
Ronald McDonald House GlobalChicago, ILIn honor of james annenberg$450K
University of MiamiMiami, FLResearch and treatment of$450K
University of MiamiMiami, FLChildren's deafness fund$450K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward IncFort Lauderdale, FLIn honor of james annenberg$400K
Boys and Girls Club of AmericaAtlanta, GAIn honor of james annenberg$400K
Children's Home Society of Florida IncOrlando, FLIn honor of james annenberg$400K
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers IncBoca Raton, FLIn honor of james annenberg$400K
Teach for America IncNew York, NYIn honor of james annenberg$400K
The Seeing Eye IncMorristown, NJFor guide dogs restricted$400K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLTo benefit shriners$400K
United Negro College FundFort Lauderdale, FLIn honor of james annenberg$400K

By state: Florida 7 · Illinois 2 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 2 · California 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 James Annenberg La Vea Charitable 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 James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 21 grants, a median of $450K.

Where does James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (7 grants), Illinois (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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