Funding Guidelines

The Foundation reviews funding requests from 501(c)(3) public charity organizations, based in and serving Los Angeles County, that are not private foundations as defined in sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”).

In order to be responsive to the many needs of the Los Angeles community, the Foundation prefers to consider requests that are one-time or short-term in nature. Organizations that do not submit requests on a regular or annual basis will receive preference.

The Foundation’s philanthropic interests are in the following four areas:

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Education
  • Health and Medicine
  • Human Services

The types of capital support common to these areas include:

  • Construction and renovation projects
  • Equipment and furnishings
  • Program vehicles
  • Technology including infrastructure, hardware, and software
  • Program supplies

Requests for capital campaigns are considered after there is clear evidence that the goal of the campaign will be achieved (60 – 80% funded) and that it will be accomplished within a one-year period from the time a grant request has been submitted.

On occasion, the Foundation will consider program/operational support for those organizations that have a history of demonstrating to the Foundation established and outstanding programs.