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By Jenny Gov, Grunion Gazette
On November 12, 30 L.A. County-based artists unveiled a group of never-before-seen sculptures exploring the most pressing issues facing our region. Commissioned by CCF, the We Are Los Angeles exhibit represents the collective diversity and strength of Los Angeles. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of our board members and donors, these sculptures now reside with organizations that make an impact on these issues and transform the lives of Angelenos every day.
In January, CCF awarded 14 Los Angeles County artists with $350,000 in grants through the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists. Launched in 1987 with a generous contribution from the J. Paul Getty Trust, the fellowship has awarded more than $3 million to nearly 300 visual artists. Through the generosity of our donors, the fellowship has expanded into one of the largest investments in individual artists in California.
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LOS ANGELES – April 11, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,130,787 through 52 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address pressing needs and improve the lives of Los Angeles County residents.
CCF’s grants this quarter include $1,435,000 to provide critical support to immigrant rights organizations working to defend due process and empower new Americans communities to thrive through CCF’s Immigrant Integration initiative. These grants offer a rapid response to the changing policy environment and focus on promoting citizenship and naturalization, expanding access to legal representation and “Know Your Rights” education among immigrant communities.
Nonprofit partners of the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF) received $1,680,000 in grants to help young Angelenos prepare for, pay for and succeed in college. Launched in 2012 in partnership with the College Futures Foundation, LASIF combines college and financial aid guidance services with need-based scholarships, and has granted more that $15 million to partners working on innovative ways to ensure college access and success for thousands of low-income students.
“Our work is made possible by the generosity of our donors, the dedication and innovation of nonprofits and the vision of the public and private sector partners who have joined us in our mission,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Working together with the diverse communities that define Los Angeles County, we can build a future in which all residents have the opportunity to thrive.”
Additional grants this quarter reflect CCF’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, housing and economic opportunity and youth empowerment.
Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA
March 2017
| PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES | NUMBER,OF GRANTS | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | ||
|
5 | $415,000 |
| Civic Engagement & Public Policy | ||
|
3 | $390,000 |
| Education Pipeline | ||
|
3 | $385,000 |
| Health | ||
|
8 | $401,259 |
| Housing & Economic Opportunity | ||
|
4 | $292441 |
| Immigrant Integration | ||
|
19 | $1,435,000 |
| Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund | ||
|
8 | $1,686,000 |
| Youth Empowerment | ||
|
2 | $132,807 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 52 | $5,130,787 |
The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.5 billion in assets and manages 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org.
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