Foundations that fund organizations in LA, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for LA nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $73K to LA organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to LA around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to LA
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CA
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to LA organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Calamus Foundation C/O Prager Metis Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Tucker Family Foundation | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | general support |
| The Bob & Brana Paster Foundation | Calabasas, CA | 2 | $5,350 | $2,675 | Preselected only | Religious Organization; Arts |
| Glickfield Family Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Gary & Catherine L Graham Foundation | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Disaster relief |
| Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating funds |
| Hkpo Foundation | Union City, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Juneja Foundation | Calabasas, CA | 1 | $515 | $515 | Preselected only | Support for charitable program activities |
| The Jack & Beulah Bresler Tzedakah Fund Inc | Lexington, MA | 2 | $360 | $180 | Preselected only | Further the foundations goals |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in LA, California?
Eastern Bank Foundation, The Calamus Foundation C/O Prager Metis Llp, Tucker Family Foundation, The Bob & Brana Paster Foundation, Glickfield Family Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to LA organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in LA. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.