LOS ANGELES – December 18, 2018 – The California Community Foundation’s (CCF) Wildfire Relief Fund has granted $1.2 million to organizations working to provide emergency and recovery services to communities affected by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires. On November 8, three California wildfires broke out, leaving behind a trail of destruction and lost lives. In Butte County, the Camp Fire became the most destructive in state history, killing at least 86 and destroying nearly 19,000 structures. In Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Hill and Woolsey fires killed three, destroyed more than 1,600 structures and forced hundreds of thousands of residents from their homes. The Wildfire Relief Fund’s $1.2 million in grants represents the first round of funding supporting those affected by the recent fires. Focused on immediate needs and emergency response, grants were awarded to key organizations working on the ground in wildfire-ravaged communities. Recipients include: Northern California Relief North Valley Community Foundation: conducts emergency response including facilitating and improving public access to free and low-cost health and human services. United Way of Northern California: connects disaster victims to interim housing and provides residents with emergency cash assistance to make up for lost work wages, cover transportation and meet other immediate needs. American Red Cross Gold Country Region: operates emergency shelters for evacuees of the Camp Fire and is providing meals as well as health and mental health services for individuals and families who have been affected. Salvation Army: supports disaster victims and first responders by providing vital social services including meals, essential items and emotional care. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services: deploys volunteers to assist affected communities with the recovery process, including providing emergency aid resources for immigrant and low-income communities. North Valley Animal Disaster Group: conducts rescue, recovery, and reunification efforts for animals affected by the Camp fire. United Domestic Workers of America: provides food, shelter and other support for domestic and home care workers displaced by the Camp Fire. Southern California Relief Ventura County Community Foundation: provides shelter and long-term housing, legal services, education, healthcare and other resources to meet immediate and long-term needs of disaster victims including undocumented immigrant and refugee families who have been affected. Boys and Girls Club Malibu, Malibu Fire Relief Fund: conducts immediate emergency relief efforts including providing individuals and families with interim housing, food, water, clothing, transportation, medical supplies and school materials. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: provides essential equipment, training and public outreach programs to the firefighters and first responders who protect our communities, property and the environment. Ventura County Animal Services: rescues and provides supplies for animals evacuated from the areas affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires. Big Heart Ranch: is providing shelter, food and medical attention for animals who escaped the Woolsey and Hill Fires. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control: provides rescue, shelter, veterinary care and reunification services for domestic animals and livestock affected by the Woolsey and Hill Fires. In the coming months, additional grants focused on the longer-term recovery effort will be awarded. Grants from the Wildfire Relief Fund are made possible by the generosity of donors across the globe who reached out to help in the wake of these tragic disasters. Since the fires began, more than 15,000 individuals, families, foundations and corporations opened their hearts and wallets to support those who have experienced losses. From major celebrities to small local businesses, kindergarten classes to college basketball teams, their gifts demonstrate how much can be accomplished when we come together to help those in need. “In the wake of such destruction and loss, we are inspired by this incredible outpouring of generosity,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “The California Community Foundation is proud to partner with so many passionate donors and nonprofits to help communities affected by the fires to not just recover, but rebound.” 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 $1.7 billion in assets and manages 1,700 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund supports immediate and longer-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. Since 2003, the fund has granted more than $6 million to support relief and recovery efforts throughout the state. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org/wildfire. CONTACT Roshin Mathew rmathew@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6229
LOS ANGELES – October 23, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $3,016,875 through 34 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to uplift vulnerable communities and advance long-lasting change.
LOS ANGELES – June 20, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,750,020, through 54 grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating a healthier, more empowered and more prosperous future for all Angelenos.
LOS ANGELES – April 12, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $4,967,204, through 57 grants to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to address the needs of Los Angeles County and create positive change for all Angelenos.
The L.A. Justice Fund has awarded $7,450,000 to 17 L.A. based nonprofit legal service providers to bolster and expand access to legal representation for individuals facing immigration detention and deportation.
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 ACCE Institute Families in Schools 2 $180,000 Education Pipeline Campaign for College Opportunity Parent Institute for Quality Education United Way of Greater Los Angeles UNITE-LA WestEd 5 $700,000 Health Arroyo Vista Family Health Center Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero East Valley Community Health Center El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc. Insure the Uninsured JWCH Institute, Inc. Los Angeles LGBT Center National Immigration Law Center Northeast Community Clinic, Inc Planned Parenthood of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley Inc. Public Counsel Public Health Foundation Enterprises Regents of the University of California Los Angeles 13 $1,807,472 Housing & Economic Opportunity Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. Leadership for Urban Renewal Network (LURN) Los Angeles Business Council Institute (LABC Institute) Public Counsel Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) Vets Advocacy, Inc. 7 $500,000 L.A. Justice Fund Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles Bet Tzedek Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (Esperanza) Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) Kids in Need of Defense, Inc. (KIND) Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) Los Angeles LGBT Center (the Center) Loyola Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (LIJC) National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) One Justice Program for Torture Victims (PTV) Public Counsel Southwestern Law School, Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) USC Gould School of Law, Immigration Clinic Vera Institute of Justice, Center on Immigration and Justice 17 $7,450,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund California State University Northridge Foundation College Access Plan Community Partners for Teens Exploring Technology Elevate Your G.A.M.E. University of Southern California (STEM-EOP program) 5 $480,500 Nonprofit Sustainability California Community Foundation (Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative [NSI]) Social Venture Partners Los Angeles Inc. 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
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 Company of Angels CRE Outreach EngAGE, Inc. Hatchery Arts aka Hollywood Fringe Festival Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural 5 $415,000 Civic Engagement & Public Policy YMCA Latino Equality Alliance Digital Democracy 3 $390,000 Education Pipeline City Year-Los Angeles Summer Algebra Institute Spark- Los Angeles 3 $385,000 Health Equality California Institute, ONEgeneration Memorial Care Medical Center Foundation Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders L.A. Community Health Project UCLA Family Medicine UCLA Pediatrics USC Neurology 8 $401,259 Housing & Economic Opportunity Opportunity Fund L.A. Kitchen Meet Each Need With Dignity Uncommon Good 4 $292441 Immigrant Integration Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles California Immigrant Policy Center Black Alliance for Just Immigration Central American Resource Center Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) COFEM Council on American-Islamic Relations California Immigrant Defenders Law Center Korean Resource Center Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund National Day Laborer Organizing Network National Immigration Law Center Public Counsel Regents of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA Dream Resource Center) Undocumedia, Inc. NALEO Educational Fund University of California – UC Undocumented Legal Services Center Town Hall Los Angeles,California Bar Foundation 19 $1,435,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Bright Prospect Heart of Los Angeles Pasadena City College Foundation (Upward Bound Programs) Project GRAD Los Angeles United Friends of the Children University of Southern California (Neighborhood Academic Initiative) Walking Shield 8 $1,686,000 Youth Empowerment Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles California Youth Connection 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
LOS ANGELES – March 7, 2017 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) will immediately award $1.4 million in rapid response grants to 19 organizations as part of its coordinated commitment to immigrant inclusion and protection. These grants deliver critical support to organizations providing impacted communities with Know Your Rights workshops, legal representation, policy advocacy and citizenship. The goal is to offer the highest level of protection to immigrant families in need. The recently issued immigration executive orders do not represent our nation’s core values of liberty, justice and due process. These policies threaten to upend the lives of some our most vulnerable community members. “Los Angeles is a tribute to the power and positive impact of immigration. The creativity and prosperity that define our region stem directly from the incredible diversity of cultures and voices that represent it. Because we are a welcoming community, the world’s best, brightest and most dedicated call our region home,” said California Community Foundation President and CEO Antonia Hernández. “We are proud to support the organizations working tirelessly to ensure all people have access to legal services and the due process they rightly deserve.” The funding is part of the California Community Foundation’s broader public/private collaboration with other foundations like Weingart Foundation, The California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation and local governments like Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. The collaboration seeks to leverage the collective resources of the philanthropic and public sectors to respond to immediate community needs across the City and County. As the Administration increases its detention and deportation efforts, Los Angeles County communities stand to be among the hardest hit; not just socially, but economically as immigrant workers represent more than 40 percent of the region’s overall labor force. Our collective wellbeing and economic power is inextricably linked to the past, present and future contributions of immigrants. Strengthening immigrant communities is part of CCF’s long history of working to support the inclusion of all people in the civic and economic fabric of Los Angeles. CCF is committed to helping more new Americans integrate and thrive so together we can build a stronger and more prosperous future for all Angelenos. Please see the full list of grantees below. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles California Immigrant Policy Center Black Alliance for Just Immigration Central American Resource Center Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM) Council on American-Islamic Relations California, Los Angeles Immigrant Defenders Law Center Korean Resource Center Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund National Day Laborer Organizing Network National Immigration Law Center Public Counsel UCLA Dream Resource Center Regents of the University of California Los Angeles Undocumedia, Inc. NALEO Educational Fund University of California – UC Undocumented Legal Services Center Town Hall Los Angeles California Bar Foundation About the California Community Foundation 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 Communications Manager [cryptx]marcomm@www.calfund.org[/cryptx] 213.413.4130
LOS ANGELES – January 10, 2017 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has named 14 Los Angeles County artists as recipients of the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA), with a total of $350,000 in unrestricted grants. The prestigious FVA annually awards grants to help artists build successful, sustainable careers and to support the thriving Los Angeles arts scene. This year’s competitive application process received 551 applications – the highest number in the fellowship’s nearly 30-year-history. “The California Community Foundation has long valued the power of the arts to transform communities and support social change,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “This fellowship’s unique unrestricted grants allow L.A. artists to continue contributing to the cultural vitality of our region for the benefit of all residents.” Launched in 1987 with a generous contribution from the J. Paul Getty Trust and other donor support, CCF has awarded more than $3 million to nearly 300 visual artists working in a multitude of media across Los Angeles County. As CCF remains committed to capacity-building, artists also receive access to business development support and networking opportunities. Through the generosity of donors, the fellowship has expanded into one of the largest investments in individual artists in California. This year’s Fellowship for Visual Artists recipients are: Shagha Ariannia Linda Arreola Maura Brewer Carolina Caycedo Beatriz Cortez Paolo Davanzo Amir H. Fallah Malisa Humphrey Ken Marchionno Amanda Ross-Ho Aaron Sandnes Jaime Scholnick Umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) Samira Yamin “Since 1987 the Getty has worked with the California Community Foundation to support diverse artists of distinction in Los Angeles, and it is very gratifying that the seed the Getty planted with its initial gift has grown so productively under CCF’s leadership,” says Deborah Marrow, director of the Getty Foundation. “As the world takes increasing notice of Los Angeles artists and their work, the CCF Fellowships will remain an important resource for these artists throughout their careers.” Fellows are selected by a committee of distinguished artists and arts professionals – including fellowship alumni – following a rigorous application process. The grants are often used for project development, exhibits, travel or general expenses. This year, the fellowship changed its applications process to eliminate categories for emerging and mid-career artists and included a simplified, two-round application process. A digital gallery of the 2016-17 Fellows’ artwork will be live at www.calfund.org/artist-gallery in March 2017. To find out how you can support CCF’s Fellowship for Visual Artists, please visit us online. One-hundred percent of contributions to the FVA go directly to artists. 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
LOS ANGELES – December 20, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,569,746 through 34 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the great needs and potential of our region. This quarter’s portfolio of grants includes $565,000 in funding for our Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF) nonprofit partners. Since 2012, in partnership with the College Futures Foundation, LASIF has granted more that $15 million to partners working on innovative ways to ensure college access and success for thousands of low-income students. By combining college and financial aid guidance services with need-based scholarships, LASIF is helping young Angelenos prepare for, pay for and succeed in college. CCF’s Housing & Economic Opportunity grants this quarter will fund production or preservation of affordable units across Los Angeles County to address the region’s homelessness epidemic. The growing shortage of affordable and available homes for low-income residents is increasing the chances of homelessness for many individuals and families. “Our work is sustained by the generosity of donors – whether they are individuals, families or corporations – wanting to give back to this place we call home,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Equally critical are our partners in the vibrant nonprofit sector who are working tirelessly for a better Los Angeles County.” Additional grants this quarter reflect CCF’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, immigrant integration, nonprofit sustainability and smart growth. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. 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. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA December 2016 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER OF GRANTS AMOUNT Arts Arts Council for Long Beach Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network Youth Speak Collective 3 $195,000 Civic Engagement & Public Policy Alliance for a Better Community 1 $100,000 Education Pipeline Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Education Trust-West Foothill Family Service Mothers’ Club Family Learning Center Pathways L.A. United Way of Greater Los Angeles / UC Berkeley 6 $590,000 Health Community Health Councils Good Samaritan Hospital Harbor UCLA/L.A. Biomedical Research Institute Health Access Foundation Maternal Child Health Access Providence Health and Services Foundation Saint Francis Medical Center Special Needs Network To Help Everyone Health and Wellness Centers UC San Francisco University Muslim Medical Association 11 $ 2,690,746 Housing & Economic Opportunity City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department and Mayor’s Office Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Grameen America Communities United to End Homelessness 5 $650,000 Immigrant Integration Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees 1 $41,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor Fulfillment Fund Pacific Asian Consortium on Employment (PACE) 3 $565,000 Nonprofit Sustainability Compass Point 1 $288,000 Smart Growth Alliance for Community Transit-Los Angeles (ACT-LA) Los Angeles Transit, Housing, Resources, and Investments for a Vibrant Economy (LA THRIVES) Southeast Asian Community Alliance (SEACA) 3 $450,000 GRAND TOTAL 34 $5,569,746 CONTACT Chris Compton marcomm@www.calfund.org (213) 413-4130 Download a PDF.
$129 million pledged as part of Centennial Legacy Campaign LOS ANGELES – November 12, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) is celebrating the culmination of its 100th year with a public art exhibit exploring social issues in Los Angeles County and celebrating the many visionary donors who have contributed to the foundation’s Centennial Legacy Campaign. Initiated in 2013, the campaign aimed to encourage L.A. residents to make permanent legacy gifts to address the future needs of Los Angeles County. The campaign has raised $129 million in pledges from 112 donors. Whether they wish to support a single organization or broad issue area like education or health, CCF will steward their legacy gifts to benefit generations to come. For 100 years, CCF has championed a variety of issues across the county. Most recently, as our homelessness crisis continues to escalate, CCF has invested in building more permanent supportive housing for the homeless. This includes services like mental health or substance abuse treatment to help our homeless neighbors thrive. Marking the end of the centennial today is We Are Los Angeles – a public exhibit that aims to foster civic pride and unity – values that frame CCF’s work. Thirty-two renowned local artists have enhanced modern angel statues to convey their hopes for meaningful change. “The goal of our centennial has been to motivate Angelenos to create enduring legacy gifts and increase conversation about solutions to our region’s most urgent challenges,” said California Community Foundation President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “As art has the power to spark dialogue and move people, we hope the We Are Los Angeles exhibit inspires people toward greater engagement in building a stronger community.” The exhibit was inspired by Community of Angels, a large-scale temporary public art installation that took place in Los Angeles from 2000-02. The foundation partnered with artist Gayle Garner Roski – who designed an angel in 2002 – to reimagine the design for today. Roski designed the six-foot-tall statue out of plasticated foam core that has two intersecting cutouts mimicking the timeless paper doll. We Are Los Angeles artists are: Raul Baltazar Lili Bernard Guillermo Bert Enrique Castrejon Otha “Vakseen” Davis III Fabian Debora Joe Galarza Joel Garcia Yolanda Gonzalez Jennifer Gutierrez Morgan Zeal Harris Siobhan Hebron Pearl C. Hsiung Sandra Low Jose Lozano Poli Marichal Barry Markowitz Álvaro D. Márquez Dalila Paola Mendez Noni Olabisi Raul B. Pizarro Ramon Ramirez Jose Ramirez Vyal Reyes Victor Rosas Gayle Garner Roski Miyo Stevens-Gandara Haruko Tanaka Linda Vallejo Ray Vargas Angel Villanueva J Michael Walker You can see their work online at www.calfund.org/wala and in person from Nov. 12-17 at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. Following the exhibit, the angel statues will be sponsored and donated to nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County that are working to improve the quality of life for all residents. Learn more about the Centennial Legacy Campaign at www.calfund.org/donors/centennial-legacy-campaign. CONTACT Chris Compton marcomm@www.calfund.org (213) 413-4130
The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $2,477,500 through 27 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the great needs and potential of our region.