Friends of Griffith Park
We preserve and protect the natural and historic features of griffith park for this generation and future generations to enjoy
Friends of Griffith Park at a glance
In short: Friends of Griffith Park gave $160K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $160K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $160,000
- Median grant
- $160,000
- Total assets
- $752,621
- -1.4% 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 Friends of Griffith Park funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority ($160K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $295K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $160K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority Los Angeles, CA | Land Acquisition | $160,000 |
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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 | $752,621 | $389,962 | $400,337 | $160,000 | 1 | $20,366 |
| 2023 | $763,075 | $196,610 | $136,503 | — | — | $9,523 |
| 2022 | $703,849 | $154,835 | $199,001 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,770 |
| 2021 | $747,271 | $229,344 | $184,898 | $1,000 | Total only | $25 |
| 2020 | $702,601 | $482,019 | $417,682 | $295,000 | 1 | $5,532 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of Griffith Park
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Griffith Park is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $753K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $160K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Griffith Park is led by Gerry Hans, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerry Hans
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Rees
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Brusha
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Dodge
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Ordenana
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Smitt
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dora Herrara
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Louyse
Vice President Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Howe
Vice President Vol Services
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Phillips
Vice President Com Liason
Vice President Com Liaison → Vice President Com Liason, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Button
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anna Josenhans (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Napier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Othenin-Girard (2020–2021) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Al Moggia (2020) — Director
- Former: Felix Martinez (2020) — Director
- Former: Ian Phillips (2020) — Director
- Former: Rex Link (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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Griffith Park
How much does Friends of Griffith Park give each year?
Friends of Griffith Park gave $160K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Griffith Park?
Friends of Griffith Park reported $753K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
What is Friends of Griffith Park?
Friends of Griffith Park is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $753K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Griffith Park operate?
Friends of Griffith Park has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of Griffith Park's EIN?
Friends of Griffith Park's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0635056. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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