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Alderson Family Foundation

La Quinta, CA

Marymount California University

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Marymount California University is a catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds into a quality, values-based education. We foster a student-centered approach to learning that promotes the development of the whole person. Inspired by the religious of the sacred heart of mary, we challenge our students to pursue lives of leadership and service. Marymount California University empowers its students through an educational program that develops principled thinkers in the catholic liberal arts tradition. We promote an open and welcoming campus that builds skills for lifelong learning. We assist students to reach their goals in higher education. We strive to graduate students who embody the virtues of integrity, respect for human dignity and commitment to justice.

Jewish Revival in Poland

Beverly Hills, CA

In 2024, Jewish Revival in Poland continued our activities reviving Jewish life in Poland. In 2024, our organization presented, in person, concerts of Jewish music. Additionally we presented our first large Jewish Music festival in Kazimierz- Dolny, Poland. Our lay cantor training program, done in conjunction with Loyola Dolny, Poland. Our lay cantor training program, done in conjunction with Loyola Marymount and Catholic Universities continued with training for our students. In 2024, we continued our other collaboration with Loyola Marymount University in researching the causes (and solutions) to antisemitism in Poland. Also, we continued our monthly Shabbat service program, where we present religious and cultural weekend programs around Poland.

Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio

Sharon, PA

The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH supports charitable programs in areas such as health, education, human services, arts, and community development. It serves Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania and Trumbull County, Ohio; its 2024 grants had a median of $17,750, with amounts ranging from $5,050 to $609,507. It accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Intent, with full applications by invitation.

The Robert & Christine Emmons Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

Arrillaga Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

The Arrillaga Foundation supports a range of work, including education, research, health, community services, and the arts, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its grants ranged from $10,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $50,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lawrence Family Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin

Honolulu, HI

Ernst & Young Foundation

New York, NY

The Ernst & Young Foundation primarily supports higher education and preparation for business careers, with additional grants for educational projects, social justice, and disaster relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, and went to organizations across the United States.

The Mericos Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Mericos Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including youth development, mental health, food access, homelessness services, outdoor education, and ocean conservation, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its 100 grants ranged from $2,500 to $135,000, with a median of $18,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation

Pacific Palisades, CA

The foundation supports education, research, conservation, civil liberties, human services, and other charitable activities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75 to $80,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to California and New York organizations. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing says any application form is acceptable and there are no deadlines.

KLM Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

KLM Foundation supports schools, universities, community groups, and other charitable organizations, with most of its grant funding going to California. In 2024, it made 253 grants ranging from $250 to $1 million, with a median grant of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.