Although there are lots of Jewish foundations in cities across the U.S., the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles is a key one to watch because it perfectly exemplifies two emerging trends.
Read MoreAs the most populous state, there’s a lot at stake when it comes to getting the 2020 Census right in California. Here’s a look at a funder stepping up to make sure everyone is counted.
Read MoreHollywood producer Judd Apatow and his wife, actress Leslie Mann, have a foundation that spreads money to a range of causes. Here's what the couple is into.
Read MoreMini-grants, which are often in the range of $250 to $2,500, have an important place in institutional philanthropy, even though you don't hear much about them.
Read MoreThe Held family has been a major player in L.A. real estate for decades. It’s also been building a philanthropic track record. We hear about how the Held Foundation has evolved over time.
Read MoreIn addition to the funder’s standard giving areas that see annual support, OCCF has some separate initiatives that are targeted toward certain population groups in Southern California. Here’s a quick look.
Read MoreWith a focus on helping single parents, 26-year-old Anthony Barr of the Minnesota Vikings is an athlete-philanthropist to keep an eye on no matter who you root for on the football field.
Read MoreWe're tracking a growing number of donors who've been emerging lately from health and biotech. Cappy Rothman, a pioneer in male reproductive health, is a case in point.
Read MoreFive foundations recently came together to start the Fund for Equity and Excellence to support Los Angeles public schools. Will this effort attract new partners and funding to the nation’s second-largest school district?
Read MoreThe Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is the latest major grantmaker to consolidate its programs in a bid to be more strategic. Its CEO explains that this wasn’t an easy process. Why is streamlining these places so hard?
Read MoreWe check in on the San Diego Foundation, which is continuing its support of the city’s arts and culture sector. It’s also committed to fostering age-friendly communities.
Read MoreWomen of color are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and the harsh practices of the criminal justice system. Now, this group is getting new help around these issues from a top funder in California.
Read MoreMega-gifts to top L.A. institutions make headlines, but behind the scenes, smaller funders like the Michael Kelly Foundation for the Arts are backing work that questions "institutions and social structures."
Read MoreThe secret sauce of giving circles are members who are strongly invested on a personal level in the limited number of grantees chosen each year. A case in point is a SoCal outfit called Hand to Hand.
Read MoreIf you spend any time around the world of San Diego philanthropy, one name that will keep coming up over and over again is Scripps. But it’s a bit of a challenge to wrap your head around the family's giving.
Read MoreLos Angeles has become a hub for funders looking to improve outcomes for kids in foster care. The push has engaged both billionaire donors and a who's who of local foundations.
Read MoreAmong the nonprofit crowd in and around San Diego, the San Diego Foundation (TSDF) is a household name. It's been an integral part of the local giving scene since 1975. What's it up to these days?
Read MoreThis foundation was formed after the San Diego television reporter's death from cancer. Here's how its has been involved in the local community lately.
Read MoreLos Angeles County incarcerates more young people than anywhere else in the nation and most of them are kids of color. A group of local funders is pressing for reform.
Read MoreWhile the billionaire Eli Broad used to complain about LA being a "one-philanthropist city"—namely, him—the city is now flush with deep-pocketed and highly motivated art donors. Where's it all leading?
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