Core Community Organized Relief Effort
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Core Community Organized Relief Effort at a glance
In short: Core Community Organized Relief Effort gave $479K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $160K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $478,785
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $159,595
- +230.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $20,944,245
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Core Community Organized Relief Effort funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Herald Christian Health Center ($408K). Together the top 3 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 40 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Core Community Organized Relief Effort gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2023) to $4.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Herald Christian Health Center El Monte, CA | Humanitarian Response | $407,999 |
| Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian Response | $50,000 |
| West Valley Counseling Center Tarzana, CA | Humanitarian Response | $20,786 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,944,245 | $40,428,356 | $44,331,789 | $478,785 | 3 | $632,623 |
| 2023 | $32,091,854 | $31,664,872 | $49,980,243 | $290,200 | 6 | $880,152 |
| 2022 | $46,960,083 | $62,013,708 | $71,783,069 | $900,233 | 14 | $159,723 |
| 2021 | $53,521,457 | $122,110,883 | $104,778,915 | $852,579 | 9 | $5,871 |
| 2020 | $34,420,311 | $76,258,630 | $48,518,887 | $4,161,460 | 8 | $58,393 |
About Core Community Organized Relief Effort
Based on IRS filings
Core Community Organized Relief Effort is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $479K. Net investment income was $633K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Core Community Organized Relief Effort is led by Ann Y. Lee, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Y. Lee
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $273K (2024)
Sean Penn
Chairman
Board Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Lebleu
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Mathew Chandy
Vice President Hum. Response & Tech Service
Vice President & Programs → Vice President Hum. Response & Tech Service, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Matthew O'Connell
Board Member & Former Chief Bus Officer
Chief Business Officer → Board Member & Former Chief Bus Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$170K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Quinn
Vice President Finance & CFO
Vice President, Finance & CFO → Vice President Finance & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $200K (2024)
Jaya Vadlamudi
Vice President Communications & Marketing
Vice President, Communications & Marketing → Vice President Communications & Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Joseph G. Bucher
Vice President Technology
Director of Information Technology → Vice President Technology, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $202K (2024)
Elizabeth A. Sherwood
Vice President Programs & Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2024)
Tiffany M. Tse
Vice President Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Bryan Lourd
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Sulichin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soleil Moon Frye
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Velasquez
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Milne
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lt Ret Gen Ken Keen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Brandon Barrett (2022–2023) — Vice President & Human Resources
- Former: Jill Bennett (2022–2023) — Snr Director of Finance
- Former: Gregory Milne (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pk Ken Keen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Cansicio (2021–2022) — Vice President, Partnership & Development
- Former: Noel R. Russell-Unterburger (2021–2022) — CFO
- Former: Samba I. Sidibe (2021–2022) — Director & Country
- Former: Dawn Olsen (2020–2021) — Past Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Linda Perry (2020–2021) — Past Director
- Former: Paul G. Vallas (2020–2021) — Past Director
- Former: Ian D. Schneider (2021) — Director & Programs
- Former: Margaret C. Herro (2021) — Area Director
- Former: Tammi Dutro (2021) — Controller
- Former: Benjamin Bashein (2020) — Director of Development
- Former: Matt O'Connell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $273K, to Ann Y Lee (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Core Community Organized Relief Effort
How much does Core Community Organized Relief Effort give each year?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort gave $479K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $290K across 6 grants.
What is Core Community Organized Relief Effort's typical grant size?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $159,595, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Core Community Organized Relief Effort give grants?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Core Community Organized Relief Effort give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Core Community Organized Relief Effort's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Response" (3 grants).
How large is Core Community Organized Relief Effort?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.4M.
What is Core Community Organized Relief Effort?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $20.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Core Community Organized Relief Effort's EIN?
Core Community Organized Relief Effort's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1703237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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