Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
The Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California, formed in 1937. It convenes and leads the community, leveraging resources to support Jewish life, care for Jews in need, support a secure State of Israel, and address issues of concern to the community.
Key facts about Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
In short: Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA gave $33.1M across 144 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 95-1643388
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,114,403
- Grants made (2024)
- 144
- Average grant
- $229,961
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (30 of 136, 2024)
- Total assets
- $197,835,711
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$197.8M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$33.1M
-7.1% YoY
Grant Count
144
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$230K
-3.9% YoY
Is Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 136 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $299K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $58K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need at home and abroad, and mobilize on community concerns in partnership with local, national, and international organizations.
Its 2024 filing describes work to make Jewish life accessible and affordable, provide aid and services to people in need—including seniors, children with special needs, and other at-risk people—and promote an inclusive community through service, volunteering, policy work, and advocacy. Its website also describes efforts to protect Jewish institutions from hate and antisemitism, foster Jewish learning and belonging, and develop community leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Federation reported 144 grants totaling $33,114,403. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $15,333,970, with a median of $50,000. In 2023, it reported 149 grants totaling $35,639,550. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 144 grants totaling $33.1 million.
The largest 2024 grants included $15,333,970 to The Jewish Federations of North America UJC, $3,727,000 to Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, and $1,243,009 to Birthright Israel Foundation. Other substantial grants included $704,556 to Camp Ramah in California, $642,100 to the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America DBA Teach California, $578,596 to Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center, and $555,456 to Builders of Jewish Education.
The supported organizations’ own descriptions show a range of work. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles says it provides services to help people live with dignity and self-determination. Builders of Jewish Education describes its work as strengthening and advancing Jewish learning. Etta Israel Center says it provides programs and services for people with special needs, and Bet Tzedek describes its mission as providing free legal services to those who need them most.
The Federation’s website describes the ChangeMaker Challenge as offering eligible nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations up to $5,000, subject to allocated funds, plus 15 hours of capacity-building training. Projects may address building bridges among communities, improving the lives of low-income L.A. County residents, or fostering civic leadership. Applicants must be located in the greater Los Angeles area and be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor; previous recipients are ineligible. The website says applicants register as grant applicants and that organizations without prior Federation funding require staff approval to complete registration.
The website also lists College Campus Student Engagement Grants as currently open for campus-based Jewish organizations and groups, and organizations working with Jewish college students in the Los Angeles area. The grants support Jewish student engagement and identity, Jewish campus life, and student-centered programming; the strategy includes new applications and renewals.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
College Campus Student Engagement Grants
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
NEI Microgrants (NextGen Engagement Initiative)
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sandra & Lawrence Post Israel Grants Program
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
Amount
$500 per student
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation’s stated mission and program descriptions include work in Los Angeles, Israel, and abroad. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 43% to recipients in California; smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 144 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20.3M (2022) to $35.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 144 grants totaling $33.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federations of North America UJC ($15.3M). Together the top 10 received $24.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($607,867), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
707 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 399 grants of 707 (56%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federations of North America UJC New York, NY | Grant Expense | $15,333,970 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Grant Expense | $3,727,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Scholarships/Stipends Grant Expense | $1,243,009 |
| Camp Ramah in California Inc Encino, CA | Camperships Scholarships/Stipends Grant Expense | $704,556 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America DBA Teach California New York, NY | Scholarships/Stipends Grant Expense | $642,100 |
| Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center Westlake Village, CA | Camperships Scholarships/Stipends Grant Expense | $578,596 |
| Builders of Jewish Education Los Angeles, CA | Grant Expense Student Financial Aid | $555,456 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Grant Expense | $525,000 |
| Etta Israel Center North Hollywood, CA | Grant Expense | $441,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services Los Angeles, CA | Grant Expense | $380,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,835,711 | $56,853,310 | $66,245,919 | $33,114,403 |
| 2023 | $197,963,413 | $82,570,585 | $64,963,083 | $35,639,550 |
| 2022 | $169,719,111 | $49,725,747 | $48,801,064 | $20,276,948 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $197,835,711 | $197,963,413 | $169,719,111 |
| Revenue | $56,853,310 | $82,570,585 | $49,725,747 |
| Expenses | $66,245,919 | $64,963,083 | $48,801,064 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,682,011 | $1,555,361 | $1,145,195 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Orna Wolens as Chair of the Board; Daniel Gryczman as Vice Chair—Strategic Planning/Distribution; Allison Rosenthal as Vice Chair, Strategic Relations; Heidi Monkarsh as Vice Chair of the Board; Lynn Bider as General Campaign Chair; Leon Janks as Treasurer; and Jill K Namm as Secretary. It also lists Alan Kleinman, Alex M Weingarten, and Allison Gingold as board members.
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA is led by Noah Farkas, CEO & President on every filing since 2021; 15 of 66 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Noah Farkas
CEO & President
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $568K (2024)
Lynn Bider
General Campaign Chair
Director → Vice Chair of the Board, 2020
Vice Chair of the Board → General Campaign Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orna Wolens
Chair of the Board
Director → General Campaign Chair, 2021
General Campaign Chair → Chair of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cushnir
Executive Vice President Chief Development Officer
Executive Vice President Donor Relations → Executive Vice President Chief Development Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
38 hrs/week
$313K (2019) → $89K (2024)
Elizabeth Berger
Senior Vice President Donor Relations & Planned Giving
Senior Vice President Donor Rel & Planned Giving → Senior Vice President Donor Rel & Planned, 2021
Senior Vice President Donor Rel & Planned → Senior Vice President Donor Relations & Planned Giving, 2024
On filings since 2019
38 hrs/week
$165K (2019) → $214K (2024)
Rebecca Sobelman-Stern
Chief Impact Officer
Executive Vice President Chief Program Officer → Chief Impact Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
38 hrs/week
$250K (2019) → $342K (2024)
Shira Rosenblatt
Associate Chief Program Officer
Senior Vice President Jewish Educ & Engagement → Senior Vice President Jewish Educ & Eng, 2020
Senior Vice President Jewish Educ & Eng → Associate Chief Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
38 hrs/week
$167K (2019) → $215K (2024)
Robert Goldenberg
Chief Creative Officer
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Alisa Finsten
Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Staff → Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer, 2023
Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$180K (2022) → $248K (2024)
Marcia Berman
Senior Vice President Development
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$186K (2022) → $222K (2024)
Kathryn Weiss
Senior Vice President Strategy & Data Operations
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Maggie Williams
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$86K (2023) → $260K (2024)
Steven Singer
Deputy Dpo & Chief Campaign Officer
Senior Vice President Development → Deputy Dpo & Chief Campaign Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$206K (2023) → $240K (2024)
Benjamin E. Engel
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$244K (2024)
John Magoulas
Senior Vice President Development
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$239K (2024)
Stacy Katz
Senior Vice President Development
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$183K (2024)
Terri Davis
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$169K (2024)
Albert Z. Praw
Immediate Past Chair
Chair of the Board → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex M. Weingarten
Board Member
Director & Chair of Committee Eng Strat Init → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Rosenthal
Vice Chair Strategic Relations
Director → Vice Chair of the Board, 2023
Vice Chair of the Board → Vice Chair Strategic Relations, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea G. Cayton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gryczman
Vice Chair-Strat Planning & Distrib
Director → Vice Chair of the Board, 2023
Vice Chair of the Board → Vice Chair-Strat Planning & Distrib, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Nagel
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Bender
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn A. Sonnenberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Monkarsh
Vice Chair of the Board
Director & Vice Chairman → Vice Chair of the Board, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill K. Namm
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Bender
Board Member
Director & Rep to Jewish Fed of N.amer → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Platt
Board Member
Director & Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken L. Kahan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Bider
Board Member
Director & Audit Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Brookman
Board Member
Director & Women's Campaign Co-Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Hackman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Tuchin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Sassover
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Beiser
Board Member
Director & Women's Campaign Co-Chair → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy S. Cohen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard V. Sandler
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Cohen
Board Member
Director & Chair of Finance Res Development Cmte → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Evenhaim
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Fishman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Kleinman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Silverman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacki Karsh
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Elist
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Remmie Maden
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Alan Rosen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Sigal
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan K. Baum
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Smooke
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Mankoff
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Goldsmith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Janks
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Tiano
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd M. Morgan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Fenton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamyar Shabani
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Gingold
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Levkowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean S. Marks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Getelman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Goren
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Feingold
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Neiman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Fein
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Kagel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (48)
- Former: Amy Popkin (2019–2023) — Senior Vice President Donor Relations
- Former: Andrew Altshule (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Debi L. Graboff (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harold Masor (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ivan Wolkind (2019–2023) — CFO & COO
- Former: Jerry Coben (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marc E. Rohatiner (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark J. Weinstein (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Ziering (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reuben Robin (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Nichols (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Post (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cecelia F. Feiler (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joanna Mendelson (2023) — Senior Vice President Community Engagement
- Former: Alan Rosen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Koransky (2019–2022) — Executive Vice President Special Counsel
- Former: Cece Feiler (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Ayala (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President Administration
- Former: Jeanne Marks (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lori Tessel (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President Donor Relations
- Former: Mark Lainer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Hamerman (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President Campaign Manager
- Former: Susie Goren (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie Attanasio (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: George Hess (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jay Sanderson (2019–2021) — CEO & President
- Former: Jonathan Klein (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Guccione (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Freeman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marvin Schotland (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Shabtai (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Francis Maas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Evan Schlessinger (2021) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Joshua Hoffman (2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Pressberg (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Gordon (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ari Eisenberg (2019) — Director
- Former: Avid Shooshani (2019) — Director
- Former: Bill Feiler (2019) — Director
- Former: Dana Sayles (2019) — Director
- Former: Frank Maas (2019) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Jesse Sharf (2019) — Director
- Former: Jonathon Cookler (2019) — Director
- Former: Josh Feffer (2019) — Director
- Former: Judy Briskin (2019) — Director
- Former: Nancy Glaser (2019) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Bernstein (2019) — Director
- Former: Sharon Janks (2019) — Director & Rep to Jewish Fed of N.amer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $568K, to Noah Farkas (CEO/President). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 761-8000
Website: https://jewishla.org
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
How much does Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA give each year?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA gave $33.1M across 144 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35.6M across 149 grants.
What is Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $229,961, across 144 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA that year got $46K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA give grants?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (55 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), Sherman Oaks, CA (4 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants).
Does Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 144 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Expense" (70 grants), "Student Financial Aid" (33 grants) and "Grant Expense Student Financial Aid" (22 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Federations of North America UJC ($15,333,970), Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles ($3,727,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($1,243,009), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($607,867), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA reported $197.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.9M.
What does Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need at home and abroad, and mobilize on community concerns in partnership with local, national, and international organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishla.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's EIN?
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1643388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Foundation funds nonprofit work in family well-being, education, the environment, and housing, including projects, capacity building, and general support that advance equity and resilient communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; applicants generally must be located in San Diego County and primarily serve county residents. It offers competitive grant opportunities through its online portal, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
1,158
Total Given
$94.3M
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