CCF Community Initiatives Fund
The CCF Community Initiatives Fund is a supporting organization to the California Community Foundation, established in 1999 in California. Based in Los Angeles, the fund is organized exclusively for charitable purposes and administers contributions to distribute grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in charitable work.
Key facts about CCF Community Initiatives Fund
- EIN
- 95-4774698
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,225,129
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $109,948
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (41 of 93, 2024)
- Total assets
- $55,534,698
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The fund does not operate a competitive public application process. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CCF Community Initiatives Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for CCF Community Initiatives Fund's 93 itemized 2024 grants were California (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (51 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants), Lancaster, CA (4 grants) and Long Beach, CA (2 grants). None of its 93 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (30 grants), "Civic Engagement" (13 grants) and "Education" (12 grants).
Is CCF Community Initiatives Fund open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 93 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $87K; repeat grants $128K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.5M
+18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+66.0% YoY
Grant Count
93
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
+44.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities, with a vision where all Angelenos have the opportunity to contribute to the productivity, health and well-being of the region.
The fund's grantmaking aligns with the California Community Foundation's broader mission and strategic priorities, which include:
- Community strengthening programs
- Education
- Health
- Housing
- Economic development
- Civic engagement and racial justice
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$1,858,918
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Los Angeles County, California
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 93 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $55,534,698 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $17,572,787 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $15,414,878 (2024)
- Total Giving: $10,755,501 (most recent filing)
- Giving Rate: 13.1% of assets (2023)
Historical assets: $47 million (2023); $39.7 million (2022)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,534,698 | $46,977,069 | $39,747,028 |
| Revenue | $17,572,787 | $15,617,734 | $6,922,916 |
| Expenses | $15,414,878 | $10,751,696 | $10,344,913 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,924,808 | $1,217,350 | $604,739 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
401 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from CCF Community Initiatives Fund
CCF: Centinela Valley Medical & Community Funds – Integration, Collaboration, Advocacy Grant
CCF Community Initiatives Fund
Amount
More than US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CCF: Health – Integration, Collaboration, Advocacy Grant
CCF Community Initiatives Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Los Angeles Unified School District ($1,233,114), Butterfly's Haven ($1,200,000), California Black Power Network ($1,026,400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Los Angeles, CA | EDUCATION | $1,233,114 |
| BUTTERFLY'S HAVEN Los Angeles, CA | HOUSING | $1,200,000 |
| CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK Long Beach, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND RACIAL JUSTICE | $1,026,400 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS Los Angeles, CA | PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY, RACIAL JUSTICE | $1,025,000 |
| DIVERSITY UPLIFTS INC Rancho Cucamonga, CA | EDUCATION AND HEALTH | $925,000 |
| 5365 CRENSHAW OWNER LLC Los Angeles, CA | HOUSING | $350,000 |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Mountain View, CA | RACIAL JUSTICE | $325,000 |
| LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES FOUNDATION Los Angeles, CA | ARTS | $309,707 |
| UCLA FOUNDATION Pasadena, CA | HOUSING | $300,000 |
| CATALYST CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA | EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $294,753 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Bradford | Board Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Summer Moore | Board Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Agnes Luansing | Board Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Kevin Pangilinan | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Prince Addo | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Estevan Hinojosa | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Steven Cobb | Officer | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 717 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2665
- Phone: 213-413-4130
- Website: calfund.org
- EIN: 95-4774698
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), ruling year 2001
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CCF Community Initiatives Fund fund?
**Mission:** To lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities, with a vision where all Angelenos have the opportunity to contribute to the productivity, health and well-being of the region. The fund's grantmaking aligns with the California Community Foundation's broader mission and strategic priorities, which include: • Community strengthening programs • Education • Health • Housing • Economic development • Civic engagement and racial justice
How do I apply for a grant from CCF Community Initiatives Fund?
The fund does not operate a competitive public application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does CCF Community Initiatives Fund make grants?
Los Angeles County, California
What size grants does CCF Community Initiatives Fund award?
In 2024, CCF Community Initiatives Fund awarded 93 grants totaling $10.2M — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is CCF Community Initiatives Fund's EIN?
CCF Community Initiatives Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4774698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does CCF Community Initiatives Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.