How the Crail-Johnson Foundation Supports Youth in Greater Los Angeles
/Here’s what Southern California nonprofits need to know about the Crail-Johnson Foundation to get in touch and secure a grant.
Read MoreHere’s what Southern California nonprofits need to know about the Crail-Johnson Foundation to get in touch and secure a grant.
Read MoreLos Angeles is home to the largest Catholic diocese in the U.S. and one of the most diverse ones, too. Here’s how the Dan Murphy Foundation supports the local Catholic community.
Read MoreThe Colburn Foundation is solely dedicated to classical music, following the wishes of its founder, Richard D. Colburn. Here's a closer look at this niche funder and how Southern California groups can connect with it.
Read MoreMany young people leaving the foster system in Los Angeles County find themselves lost, without the kind of financial support or guidance needed to navigate early adulthood. This local funder is working to close the gap in care.
Read MoreMarcellus Wiley tells us about how his early experiences shaped his philanthropy, what he’s excited about now, and how next-generation NFL players are using their platforms to give.
Read MoreAttending school while experiencing homelessness poses a mountain of obstacles for young people and their families. A handful of funders are backing efforts to help, including a new collaborative effort.
Read MoreGordon Philanthropies focuses on education and literacy, including by funding a new children’s library at Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. The library aims to strengthen bonds between incarcerated men and their children.
Read MoreDaniel Heimpel believes foundations’ invested assets are a deeply underutilized tool in their efforts to tackle the housing crisis. His path forward? Use grants and investments in tandem to ease the way for affordable housing.
Read MoreThe United Talent Agency is a major player in Hollywood, with celebrity clients across film and television, media and sports. We connected with Rene Jones, chief of social impact, to find out how the agency rallies talent for giving.
Read MoreInspired by the story of a formerly enslaved woman who went on to become a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist in 19th century L.A., Jackie Broxton helped found a philanthropy that serves local foster youth.
Read MoreCommunity Chest of Korea has had a lot of success cultivating both large and small donors in its home country, and now it’s expanding into the United States. We connected with members of its team to learn more.
Read MoreHere’s an overview of the philanthropy of music recording executive Jerry Moss and how his foundation gives locally in the Los Angeles area.
Read MoreAmid a housing equity crisis and following a successful pilot program in L.A., guest authors Almas Sayeed and Jessica Melendez make a case for why philanthropy should back community land trusts.
Read MoreBacking journalism can be a powerful way for philanthropy to raise the profile of critical but neglected issues like early childhood care and education. Here’s one new example out of Los Angeles.
Read MoreAlon and Rosana Miller launched their philanthropic foundation following their company’s success. They have been quietly awarding grants to Los Angeles organizations as part of a commitment to their faith.
Read MoreIn L.A. and elsewhere, the homeless service sector’s workers are often critically underpaid, and some are at risk of becoming homeless themselves. Part of the problem is funders’ focus on numbers over actual wellbeing.
Read MoreThe Barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation operates quietly and often flies below the radar. Here are some details to help you get to know this grantmaker and what it cares about in the region.
Read MoreOver the past few years, Steve and Connie Ballmer have continued ramping up their commitments in Los Angeles. We took a deep dive into how a vast tech fortune is being put to use to scale up local economic mobility.
Read MoreHere’s an overview of how Heritage Group Founder and CEO Richard Merkin gives via a private family foundation that centers its giving on the Los Angeles area.
Read MoreHollywood power couple J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath pursue philanthropy through the Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation. Read on to learn what this means for Southern California nonprofits.
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