Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation
/OVERVIEW: This funder supports youth development, health and medicine, education, the arts, the environment in Los Angeles County.
IP TAKE: This funder has very broad interests but sticks with Los Angeles County for most of its funding. However, the rest of Southern California should get to know this funder better as well.
Borchard does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding, and only accepts application by invitation only. It does provide a way for grantseekers to get in touch, so there may be some opportunities for introductions there. Beyond this, look for ways to network.
PROFILE: The Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation was incorporated in 1978 and makes grants in Los Angeles Country. It seeks to “promote research, education, social justice, and the arts and to improve the human condition.” This is a private, independent funder established by Albert Borchard, a Los Angeles trucking, warehouse, and real estate businessman, and his wife, Elaine. The couple, who were big supporters of Southern California universities, died in an automobile accident in 1983. During their lifetimes, they were also supporters of local causes for the arts, social justice, and to improve the human condition. The Borchard Foundation has five priority areas and also award grants to the educational and research programs in its two centers. Grantmaking prioritizes youth development, health and medicine, education, the arts, the environment.
The foundation pursues a sixth area of interest, alleviation of poverty, through long-term partnerships with several existing organizations. No additional grant applications are being accepted for this topic.
The foundation also created an International Education Center in 1987 and a Law and Aging Center in 1998. The education center was designed to create a bridge between the U.S. and France to further cultural, academic, and public affairs. The Center on Law and Aging aims to improve the quality of life for elderly people with socioeconomic barriers. These two centers have their own websites and application process.
Grants for Community Development
Borchard community and youth development grants support organizations that serve people under the age of 21, especially mentoring programs, after-school programs for at-risk kids, and programs that serve disabled and underserved youth. Past grantees include CASA for Children, Southern Center for Human Rights, Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, and No Limits for Deaf Children.
Grants for Public Health and Access
Health and medicine grants support groups that provide comprehensive healthcare services. Past grantees include Medical College Of VA Hospital Foundation, American Cancer Society, National Disability Rights Network, and Olive Crest for mental health care.
Grants for K-12 Education and Higher Education
Education grants support K-12, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Past grantees in this space include University of Southern California, The Regents of University of California, Brown University, and Loyola Marymount University.
Grants for Arts and Culture
Arts grants support music, art, creative writing, and dance programs. Previous arts and culture grantees include 916 Ink Imaginarium, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Elemental Strings DBA Elemental Music, and La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes.
Grants for the Environment
Environment grants fund both awareness and improvement activities. Past grantees in this space include Breathe California of Los Angeles County, Yolo Basin Foundation, New Earth, and Roundhouse Aquarium.
Important Grant Details
The Borchard Foundation makes grants by invitation only. Invited applicants will be sent information to access the online grant portal; invited applications are due April 1 or October 1. The foundation does not make grants to individuals or for annual fund drives, building campaigns, or major equipment. It also does not support religious organizations.
The most common grant amount is $10,000. Direct general questions to the foundation at 818-565-1020 or via email at info@borchardfoundation.org.
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