Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation

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OVERVIEW: The Larry Himmel Foundation runs charitable events and donation drives for the people of San Diego.

IP TAKE: The Larry Himmel Foundation is not a traditional grantmaker; it organizes events, donation drives and other projects that support those in need in the city San Diego. Rather than a source of funding, this organization may be an interesting collaborator for innovative fundraising or community development efforts. Populations of interest have included children and the elderly. Reach out with questions and ideas.

PROFILE: The Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation (LHNF) is based in San Diego, California and was formed as a legacy foundation after Himmel, a San Diego television reporter and personality, passed away from cancer at the age of 68. The foundation seeks to “provide support and resources to deserving organizations and individuals in the spirit of Larry’s connection with the communities and people of San Diego County.”

The Larry Himmel Neighborhood Foundation is not a traditional grantmaker. Its work is often collaborative and takes the form of community fundraising events and donation drives. Its projects support community development broadly, and prioritize low-income, elderly and disabled people, among others in need.

Grants for Community Development

The Larry Himmel Foundation organizes projects and programs to support the San Diego community and is often responsive to pressing community needs. Examples of Himmel projects include:

  • Funding to support wedding ceremonies for 20 couples on Valentine’s Day in 2023;

  • Financial support for senior citizens who “are struggling to make ends meet”;

  • A donation of 50 backpacks for students at Meadowbrook Middle School;

  • The Annual Larry Himmel Neighborhood Haircut Drive, which provides back-to-school “haircuts and school supplies to over 200 kids in our community.”

Important Grant Details:

This funder does not typically make grants to nonprofit organizations, but does work collaboratively with other organizations to run its events and donation drives.

  • See additional information about past projects on the foundation’s Who We’ve Helped page.

  • Keep up with new programs and opportunities to get involved via the organizations website and Facebook page.

Contact the Larry Himmel Foundation with questions or ideas via email at dave@davesniff.com or telephone at 858-472-3553.

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