Lakers Youth Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Lakers Youth Foundation supports children and youth, education, health and sports in Los Angeles, California.
IP TAKE: There are multiple times a year to get involved with this foundation as a nonprofit grantseeker and also an accessible online application process to get involved with the Lakers organization. This funder is particularly supportive in it’s area of giving, but only focused on it’s home city. Getting a grant here will be competitive, but it’s also possible to receive support in the form of ticket donations and appearances, which can draw thousands of dollars in fundraising for your organization. This funder also likes to partner with local organizations whose mission aligns with it’s own, which could provide another avenue of networking.
PROFILE: Established in 1992, the Lakers Youth Foundation (LYF) is a sports team foundation based in Los Angeles, California. This is the official team charity of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team. LYF is led by an executive director, Kiesha Nix, who has received numerous leadership, service and humanitarian awards. The foundation aims to "help underserved youth develop their potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health and wellness and sports.”
Grants for Los Angeles
The Lakers Youth Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that support youth through direct services and programs. It is a youth-focused foundation that has provided thousands of underserved children in Los Angeles with safe places to learn and play. LYF is also interested in helping local youth pursue their dreams through acquired knowledge and developing life skills. It has awarded millions of dollars in monetary grants over the years to support the Los Angeles nonprofit community. For example, LYF has funded STEM lab projects, a school teaching garden, reading and learning centers and basketball courts. Additionally, the team has contributed millions of dollars through memorabilia, merchandise, ticket donations and appearances.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range between about $1,000 and $20,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Los Angeles, California. Past local grantees include A Place Called Home, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles and Make-A-Wish of Greater Los Angeles.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It offers quarterly grant opportunities with deadlines on the 15th of March, June, September and December. Direct general questions to the foundation at 310-426-6000.
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