By Kim Belshé, The Chronicle of Social Change
Nonprofit Finance Fund News
LOS ANGELES – November 27, 2017 –The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $11,292,972 through 51 grants to nonprofit organizations working to advance long-lasting change that strengthens Los Angeles communities.
This quarter’s portfolio includes 17 L.A. Justice Fund grants totaling $7,450,000, to provide critical support and resources to immigration legal service nonprofits providing representation for Los Angeles County immigrants who are facing the threat of deportation. The L.A. Justice Fund is a unique public-private partnership between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, the Weingart Foundation and CCF.
Health-focused nonprofit organizations received $1,807,472 in grants this quarter to fund integrated services that address the root causes of health disparities in L.A.’s most vulnerable communities. CCF’s health program is committed to ensuring that all Angelenos, regardless of income or immigration status, have access to health coverage.
Along with the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF), CCF’s Education grants this quarter will fund programs to help L.A. County’s underserved student populations access equitable resources and supports to increase student success from early childhood through college completion.
“Our grantee and donor partners recognize the diverse needs in Los Angeles County and are tirelessly working to make a positive and lasting difference. We are pleased to work together to improve the lives of our region’s most vulnerable residents,” said California Community Foundation President and CEO Antonia Hernández.
Additional grants this quarter were awarded in in housing and economic opportunity, civic engagement and nonprofit sustainability.
Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter.
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA
October 2017
| PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES | NUMBER,OF GRANTS | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Engagement & Public Policy | ||
|
2 | $180,000 |
| Education Pipeline | ||
|
5 | $700,000 |
| Health | ||
|
13 | $1,807,472 |
| Housing & Economic Opportunity | ||
|
7 | $500,000 |
| L.A. Justice Fund | ||
|
17 | $7,450,000 |
| Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund | ||
|
5 | $480,500 |
| Nonprofit Sustainability | ||
|
2 | $175,000 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 51 | $11,292,972 |
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 nearly $1.7 billion in assets and manages 1,700 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org.
CONTACT
Roshin Mathew
rmathew@www.calfund.org
(213) 452-6229
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By Brandy Miceli, East Bay Times
By Alexa Eggleston, Health Affairs Blog
By Holly Hall, Inside Philanthropy
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.
CONTACT
Chris Compton
marcomm@www.calfund.org
(213) 413-4130
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