Assistance League of Santa Monica
Assistance League of Santa Monica is a nonprofit organization comprised of member-volunteers who assist children and families in the Santa Monica Bay Area through a variety of philanthropic programs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
+49.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
+71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-12.7% YoY
About Assistance League of Santa Monica
Based on IRS filings
Assistance League of Santa Monica is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,174,692 | $1,211,991 | $967,263 |
| Revenue | $501,243 | $660,331 | $373,976 |
| Expenses | $536,307 | $422,067 | $318,224 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $24,394 | $12,166 | $146 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Santa Monica Education Found ($86,000), Westchester Family Ymca ($45,985), Pali Institute ($34,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SANTA MONICA, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $17,480 |
| GROWING SIDE BY SIDE SANTA MONICA, CA | FAMILIES WITH NEURO-DIVERSE YOUTH | $8,000 |
| IROC OCBSA SANTA ANA, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $11,000 |
| PALI INSTITUTE Running Springs, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $34,500 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SANTA MONICA, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $13,000 |
| SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FOUNDATI SANTA MONICA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMELESS / FOSTER | $16,640 |
| SANTA MONICA EDUCATION FOUND SANTA MONICA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $86,000 |
| STONER ELEMENTARY SANTA MONICA, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $21,315 |
| WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA LOS ANGELES, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $45,985 |
| WESTERN LA COUNTY COUNCIL Van Nuys, CA | CAMPING FOR YOUTH | $11,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA HILL | CORRESPONDING | 4 | — |
| LESLIE NORDBY | Treasurer | 14 | — |
| GLORIA FOWLER | VP PHILANTRHOP. | 7 | — |
| GAYE SAXON | President | 14 | — |
| MARY LAZZARA | VP MEMBERSHIP | 4 | — |
| SUE FERRELL | MEMBERSHIP ACT | 10 | — |
| CARLA GALIAS | NIGHT LIGHTS | 2 | — |
| VIVIEN O'CONNOR | Director | 10 | — |
| MARGARET BROWN | CHAIR EDUC/PLAN | 5 | — |
| LAURIE CHARCHUT | RECORDING SECR | 10 | — |
| DEBBIE BARNETT | PROPERTY MANG | 10 | — |
| CHERYL CLARK | VP RESOURCE DEV | 29 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assistance League of Santa Monica?
Assistance League of Santa Monica is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Assistance League of Santa Monica?
As of 2025, Assistance League of Santa Monica holds $1.2M in total assets with $501K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $291K in 2025.
Where does Assistance League of Santa Monica operate?
Assistance League of Santa Monica has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Assistance League of Santa Monica award?
In 2025, Assistance League of Santa Monica awarded 12 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Assistance League of Santa Monica's EIN?
Assistance League of Santa Monica's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1647807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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