LA84 Foundation
LA84 Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports youth sports and movement programs for children, with an emphasis on access, play equity, and adaptive and inclusive sports.
LA84 Foundation at a glance
In short: LA84 Foundation gave $5.0M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,033,500
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,892
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $186,241,942
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (19 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LA84 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- See the foundation’s website.
- Deadline
- See the foundation’s website.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2141 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Phone: (323) 730-4600
Email: grants@la84.org
Website: https://la84.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LA84 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Science Center Foundation ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
303 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 303 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes grants to nonprofit youth sports organizations in the eight southernmost counties of California, with a focus on underserved communities. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to New York, and 5% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LA84 Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 60 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $6.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Youth Sports | $750,000 |
| Lausdbeyond the Bell Los Angeles, CA | Youth Sports | $300,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | Youth Sports | $259,000 |
| La's Best Afterschool Enrichment Program Los Angeles, CA | Youth Sports | $250,000 |
| Playworks Oakland, CA | Youth Sports | $225,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Youth Sports | $175,000 |
| Best Step Forward Calipatria, CA | Youth Sports | $160,000 |
| Access Youth Academy San Diego, CA | Youth Sports | $150,000 |
| Students Run America DBA Students Run LA Tarzana, CA | Youth Sports | $150,000 |
| UP2US Sports New York, NY | Youth Sports | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,241,942 | $1,586,704 | $13,855,375 | $5,033,500 | 60 | $13,136,082 | $6,739,522 | $9,241,882 |
| 2023 | $186,807,826 | $2,071,925 | $10,372,541 | $5,081,975 | 64 | $10,357,788 | $2,285,248 | $10,232,795 |
| 2022 | $183,962,171 | $2,578,388 | $9,690,079 | $6,091,924 | 72 | $11,340,749 | $5,317,227 | $9,759,026 |
| 2021 | $212,875,215 | $2,059,771 | $8,169,030 | $3,488,998 | 58 | $8,056,134 | $9,956,314 | $10,048,736 |
| 2020 | $190,219,767 | $1,838,555 | $11,477,219 | $2,912,267 | 49 | — | $7,037,808 | $8,714,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LA84 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as transforming communities through youth sports. Its grantmaking supports access to safe, affordable sports and movement programs for children, with a focus on play equity, adaptive and inclusive sports, and partnerships with organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs.
Its grantees include organizations with varied approaches to youth sports. For example, Access Youth Academy says it uses squash to support underserved youths’ academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility, and leadership. Inter Tribal Sports says it uses structured athletic programs to unify tribal youth and communities while supporting culture, leadership, and wellness. Backcountry Communities Thriving describes its work as supporting the well-being of children, families, and individuals in Julian and surrounding rural areas.
The foundation also reports education and awareness activities about sports and youth health and wellness, public programs such as play equipment distribution and play days, convenings and educational conferences about play equity, sports research resources, and coaching clinics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, LA84 reported 60 grants totaling $5,033,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $750,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $750,000 to California Science Center Foundation, $300,000 to LAUSDBeyond the Bell, $250,000 to LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program, $225,000 to Playworks, and $175,000 to Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. The listed purposes were youth sports.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions, it directs applicants to its website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Renata Simril, president; Marcia Suzuki, treasurer; William O’Brien, chair; Lisa Wehrly, vice chair; and Joseph Lumarda, secretary. Directors listed are Elizabeth Alexander, Wendy Chang, John Chavez, Terry Feit, and Gina Galasso.
LA84 Foundation is led by Renata Simril, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renata Simril
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$401K (2020) → $504K (2024)
William O'Brien
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sanchez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Chavez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Graziano
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Feit
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Greuel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Alexander
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Galasso
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Glassman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marquise Watts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stasia Washington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Quesada
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Chang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Suzuki
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Lisa Wehrly
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lumarda
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Bart Williams (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gilbert Vasquez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mariann Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen Kindel (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Ueberroth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Easton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stan Kasten (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Duncan (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Walter Ulloa (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Blanca Gonzalez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Glaser (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill O'Brien (2020) — Chair Elect
- Former: Janet Evans (2020) — Director
- Former: John Ziffren (2020) — Director
- Former: Yvonne Burke (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 $504K, to Renata Simril (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about LA84 Foundation
How much does LA84 Foundation give each year?
LA84 Foundation gave $5.0M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 64 grants.
What is LA84 Foundation's typical grant size?
LA84 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $83,892, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LA84 Foundation that year got $70K on average.
Where does LA84 Foundation give grants?
LA84 Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (6%) and Rhode Island (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (25 grants), Long Beach, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does LA84 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on LA84 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Sports" (60 grants).
Who are LA84 Foundation's largest grantees?
LA84 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Science Center Foundation ($750,000), Lausdbeyond the Bell ($300,000) and Vanguard Charitable ($259,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LA84 Foundation?
LA84 Foundation reported $186.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LA84 Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as transforming communities through youth sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LA84 Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LA84 Foundation's EIN?
LA84 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3792725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). LA84 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/la84-foundation-morg_e65bb511906f483f9d11b5bf90118214
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