Health & Wellness

Abdi Towfigh Fund To Fight Leukemia

Since 2003, in Abdi’s name, we have helped raise awareness and organized many Bone Marrow drives in partnership with City of Hope and Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program and helped register more diverse people in the Marrow Registry to improve the chances of finding a match for any child anywhere in the world. We […]

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Angelrock Project Foundation

The Angelrock Project Foundation supports global programs for women and underserved youth from low socio-economic backgrounds in the U.S. and abroad, with a particular focus in South Africa. In particular, the foundation sponsors Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service, a volunteer and educational program for youth from Brooklyn, N.Y. that begins with a […]

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Annette Funicello Research Fund For Neurological Diseases

OUR MISSION The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases is dedicated to funding research into the cause, treatment, and cure of Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases. OUR HISTORY Annette first noticed her MS symptoms in 1987 when she was making the movie “Back to the Beach”, a friendly spoof of her early sand-and-surf films […]

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Belkin Charitable Donation Fund

The Belkin Charitable Donation Fund supports local organizations providing essential services to youth and families in greater Los Angeles. This includes organizations such as: CFY LA (formerly Computers for Youth) provides low income students, their families and their schools with computers, training in using digital tools to expand learning time, and a powerful online learning […]

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Brenda Berman Family Foundation

Brenda Berman was a mother, philanthropist and selfless friend to many around the world. Whether living in New Zealand, Australia, Silicon Valley or Southern California, her life was dedicated to helping others – no matter their age, creed or culture. Mission Brenda had several interests throughout her dynamic life: Her concern for the environmental protection […]

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Darin “Koncreet” McClintock Memorial Fund

Darin “Koncreet” McClintock – a healthy and loyal son, brother, husband and friend – unexpectedly passed away in August 2011 from Oxycontin use. The Darin McClintock Foundation was created in his honor shortly thereafter to combat the unknown yet lethal side effects of Oxycontin and other narcotic pain medication. Since its inception, the foundation’s two […]

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Dr. Barbara Sugland Foundation

The Dr. Barbara Sugland Foundation (DRBSF) reflects a collective vision for ensuring a better life for young people and women, especially those who are most marginalized. The foundation supports innovative solutions that connect young people, address their families, their communities, youth service organizations, and disparities in women’s health care. The foundation looks forward to the […]

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Dr. Irving Rappaport Memorial Fund

The Dr. Irving Rappaport Memorial Fund intends to support the Dr. Irving Rappaport Endowed Chair in Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in order to honor Dr. Rappaport’s commitment to the medical community. Irving Rappaport passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 90, on Saturday, January 10, 2015, […]

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Ellison Institute Foundation Fund

The Ellison Institute draws collaborators from across conventional health and wellness fields, as well as from a broad range of other disciplines such as physics, biology, math and engineering to study cancer and potential ways to prevent, detect and treat the disease. The Institute complements and integrates cancer research being conducted by faculty physicians and […]

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Ernest Lieblich Foundation

Ernest Lieblich was an avid supporter of children and the arts for many decades. His contributions over the years supported diverse organizations dedicated to providing children with the tools of self-expression through music and art. Continue Ernest’s support of organizations providing much-needed services to those in need by contributing to his fund. About Ernest Lieblich […]

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Gaingels Scholarship

The Gaingels Scholarship is designed to give $5,000 block grants to LGBTQ+ students on a need basis to attend the school of their choice. Since 2020, the program has granted more than $240,000 to 37 scholars. The Gaingels Scholars scholarship program is also tied to an optional internship program involving opportunities for students at one […]

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Gibson International Charitable Foundation

About Gibson International Charitable Foundation “The Gibson International Charitable Foundation strives to make the communities we serve into better places to live through active involvement and financial support for local organizations in need.” This is our mission statement and all of the agents at Gibson International have opened their hearts and embraced its message. Throughout […]

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Harrison Bate Memorial Neuroblastoma Research Fund

Harrison Bate was a courageous, charismatic, vibrant and heroic four-year-old boy who battled Stage 4 Neuroblastoma for over two years. In his very short life he touched so many with his beaming smile that could light up any room. His voice and strength will resonate forever with his adorning family and friends who loved him. NEUROBLASTOMA […]

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Helpguide Online Mental Health Education & Support Fund

www.Helpguide.org is dedicated to our daughter, Morgan Segal. We believe her tragic suicide could have been avoided if she had access to professional self-help information on the Internet that gave her hope. We wanted to create an online experience that empowers people to help themselves create better mental, emotional and physical health. We kept polishing and expanding […]

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In Memory of Julia

Julia Cukier Siegler was struck and killed on February 26, 2010, while crossing the street to board her school bus at the corner of Sunset and Cliffwood in Los Angeles. That school bus stop and many like it are now gone. A community consumed by grief and confusion rallied behind a deeply meaningful Slow Down […]

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Jamie Foxx Foundation

Mission The Jamie Foxx Foundation provides for the health, education, and welfare of children throughout the world, including housing, and HIV/AIDS issues in Africa and Haiti. Purpose To facilitate literacy and adoption programs as well as exposure to music, comedy, and the arts for children of all ages. The Jamie Foxx Foundation is administered by […]

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Jason Mraz Foundation

The Jason Mraz Foundation helps sustain organizations aligned with Jason’s pillars of service: HUMAN EQUALITY  Free The Slaves: Liberating slaves around the world, helping them rebuild their lives, and researching real world solutions to eradicate slavery forever. True Colors Fund: Seeks to inspire and engage everyone, particularly the straight community, to become active participants in the […]

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Jennifer Taylor Honick Foundation for Humanity

The Jennifer Taylor Honick Foundation was established as a celebration of Jenny’s life and many accomplishments. The mission of the foundation is to enhance the quality of life for disabled and at-risk youth through educational and social experiences, enriching their hearts, minds, bodies and souls.

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JennsMenn Foundation – In Memory of a Decent Human

  The purpose of the Foundation is to support and enhance fundraising efforts by offering matching donations for charitable events organized and sponsored by members of the JSS Tribe Peloton Community. To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click on the button below. You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that […]

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Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children’s Fund

Mattel and the Mattel Children’s Foundation created the Joseph Cristina Children’s HIV/AIDS Fund to make a difference in the lives of children affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States by helping to meet their diverse needs, educating and advocating on their behalf, and bringing joy and fun into their lives. Exclusively endowed by the Mattel Children’s […]

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Joyce Jane Cammilleri Family Fund

Joyce Jane Cammilleri lived a full and accomplished life as daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.   Her philanthropy, however, was one of the aspects of her life of which she was most proud. During her lifetime, she took great joy in helping those in need.   After the sale of her company, JOICO Laboratories, […]

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Keith Family Fund

  Fund Background Recognizing the exorbitant cost to families of taking care of an adult loved one with a brain injury, The Keith Family Fund was established by Sharon Keith, a mother who experienced first-hand that resources were limited if the injured one was over the age of 18. The Keith Family Fund plans to subsidize […]

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Kid Fund

ABOUT THE FUND All donations received are directed towards research and treatment of young people suffering from mental illness such as depression, anxiety disorder, stress, issues of self-worth and self-harm psychosis and behaviour problems. Dr. Anthony Kidman strived to help treat and integrate those suffering from mental illness within their families and society; and to […]

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Lacey E. Wyatt, M.D., Legacy Medical Student Scholarship

To combat the negative impact Proposition 209 has had for nearly two decades on the recruitment of underrepresented medical students, The Wyatt Family, and the UCLA/Charles Drew University Chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) has partnered with the UCLA Black Alumni Association (UBAA) and engaged […]

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MAJOR Fund

The Muslim and Jewish Organized Relief (MAJOR) Fund believes that now, more than ever, bridges need to be built not only between the Muslim and Jewish communities in the United States, but among all communities of faith. Under no circumstances should decisions regarding immigration or any rights and privileges granted to citizens of or visitors […]

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Mama Sarah Obama Foundation (MSOF)

Grandparents raising orphans has become common place in many sub-Saharan communities.  Seeing the extraordinary barriers these orphaned children faced, Mama Sarah Obama decided to roll up her sleeves and do whatever she could for orphans in her community.  She started with feeding programs, then adopted several orphans and eventually established the Mama Sarah Obama Foundation. […]

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Racing to End Alzheimer’s

A CALL TO ACTION The race against Alzheimer’s is a race we can win! Join Legistics, the Hardpoint racing team and families across America as we drive that message home in a moving tribute. Our Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is a blazing fast racecar piloted by fearless competitors — 2016 and 2018 IMSA Continental […]

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Sherry Jackson Foundation

Sherry Gordy, the daughter of Motown founder, Berry Gordy, created the Sherry Jackson Foundation in 2004 to assist underprivileged youth and young adults. Gordy, the mother of two sons, grew up in Southern California and is a businesswoman in the mortgage and real estate industries. She turned her energies and life experiences toward the exploration […]

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Special Needs Fund

There are about 50,000 children in the foster care system in Los Angeles, most of whom have few, if any, financial resources. These children are eligible for financial assistance for special needs through the Special Needs Fund. This fund was established in 2000 at the California Community Foundation to meet “special needs” — vital components […]

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Tag You’re It! Foundation

Many people helped comedian, actor, best-selling author and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco on his journey to stardom. With success it was important for him to both give back and pay forward the support he received along the way. To that end the comedy superstar and wife Lana Gomez established the Tag You’re It! Foundation. Created […]

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  The purpose of the Foundation is to support and enhance fundraising efforts by offering matching donations for charitable events organized and sponsored by members of the JSS Tribe Peloton Community. To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click on the button below. You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that […]

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The Armenian Fund

The Armenian Fund was set up to help various non-profits who help and serve in our communities and across the globe with causes near and dear to our hearts. If you would like to support the Armenian communities please make a contribution to the Armenian Fund. To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click on […]

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WhatKindOfWorldDoYouWant.com

John Ondrasik of the band Five For Fighting launched a charity-driven Web site in 2007, whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com, the first music video community site that raised money for charitable organizations. Visitors to the site contributed by making and posting a video for the Five For Fighting song, “World,” or by watching videos on the site. The charities personally […]

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Whitney Family Foundation

The Whitney Family Foundation was started by film producer Steve Whitney after his successful double transplant surgery at Stanford University in October 2015. Grants from the Whitney Family Foundation will support nonprofit organizations that provide organ donor registration services and conduct medical research to advance the knowledge and application of organ transplantation procedures. Some selected […]

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