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.
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
The fund does not operate a competitive public application process. Grants are awarded at the discretion of trustees based on alignment with the California Community Foundation's mission and strategic priorities. The fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
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
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 | — | — | — |
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
250 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 include Butterfly's Haven ($1,200,000), California Black Power Network ($1,026,400), Diversity Uplifts Inc ($925,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4C LAB AZUSA, CA | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 5365 CRENSHAW OWNER LLC LOS ANGELES, CA | HOUSING | $350,000 |
| ACCESS NONPROFIT CENTER DUARTE, CA | HEALTH | $14,520 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION INC MISSION HILLS, CA | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EDUCATION | $178,500 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $8,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S GREATER LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | HEALTH | $75,000 |
| ANTELOPE VALLEY COMMUNITY UPLIFT FOUNDATION LANCASTER, CA | HEALTH AND EDUCATION | $31,000 |
| ARROYO ARTS COLLECTIVE LOS ANGELES, CA | ARTS | $10,000 |
| ART SHARE LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | ARTS | $25,000 |
| ASIAN PACIFIC POLICY AND PLANNING COUNCIL LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $6,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $7.1 million (2022); $10.8 million (2023) • Total giving: $10,755,501 (most recent filing) • Number of grants: 81 grants (2023); 64 grants (2022) • Grant range: $5,000–$1,858,918 • Median grant: $34,000 (2023); $25,000 (2022) **Application Process:** The fund does not operate a competitive public application process. Grants are awarded at the discretion of trustees based on alignment with the California Community Foundation's mission and strategic priorities…
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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