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News Release | January 31, 2025

California’s Philanthropic Leaders Stand United Against Hate & Division

In the wake of political orders and actions that are bringing fear into our communities, leaders reaffirm their commitment to protecting communities, defending progress, and keeping the California Dream within reach for all. A coalition of California’s leading philanthropic organizations issued the following joint statement: “As California’s philanthropic leaders, we stand committed to advancing the […]
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News Release | January 30, 2025

California Community Foundation Raises $50 Million from Over 36,000 Donors for LA Wildfire Recovery

CCF has raised $50 million from more than 36,000 donors across Los Angeles—and the world—to support the most vulnerable and impacted by the region’s devastating wildfires.
Media Mention | June 15, 2021

For these 5 L.A. community groups, a $50-million windfall from MacKenzie Scott

Los Angeles Times
Media Mention News Release | June 15, 2021

California Community Foundation Announces $20 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Establish the LA Arts Endowment Fund

Los Angeles, Calif., The California Community Foundation (CCF) announced today a $20 million transformative gift from MacKenzie Scott, author, advocate and philanthropist, which will be used to sustain and strengthen the Los Angeles region’s arts ecosystem through the creation of the LA Arts Endowment Fund. The Endowment will support small to mid-sized organizations that play vital […]
News Release | May 20, 2021

90 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE $36.1M FROM LA ARTS RECOVERY FUND FOR POST-PANDEMIC REBUILDING

The Fund will provide critical recovery support to small and mid-sized organizations that contribute to the region’s cultural fabric, with an emphasis on Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous arts and culture organizations May 20, 2021 (Los Angeles, California)—The LA Arts Recovery Fund announced today the 90 nonprofit organizations to receive more than $36M in grants […]
Media Mention | May 17, 2021

Here’s How a Community Foundation Works to Get Students “To and Through” College

Inside Philanthropy
Media Mention | May 12, 2021

A Soaring Arts Scene in Los Angeles Confronts a Changing Landscape

New York Times
News Release | April 20, 2021

California Community Foundation Statement on the Verdict in the George Floyd Murder Trial

Our justice system has prevailed today. We hope that the jury’s decision regarding the murder of George Floyd is the first step in bringing his family peace and closure and helps them and our country begin to heal. This is an opportunity to create a new legacy of equity and justice.
April 19, 2021

Getty Initiates New Fund for LA Arts Organizations

Los Angeles Business Journal
Media Mention | April 10, 2021

Los Angeles must commit to an equitable recovery

Los Angeles Daily News
Media Mention | April 5, 2021

How Funders Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate

InsidePhilanthropy
Media Mention | February 27, 2021

With a seed grant from Facebook, the California Community Foundation has announced the launch of the Black Empowerment Fund.

Philanthropy News Digest