Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2000, it supports nonprofit organizations addressing social and environmental issues in the Los Angeles area, with a stated preference for organizations focused on the environment and social services.
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation gave $116K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,296
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,269,437
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests must be submitted in any written form; there is no online submission process. The application contact listed is Gregory S. Laemmle. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It generally supports organizations working in Los Angeles County, with a preference for those focused on the environment and social services.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests by the end of the week of Thanksgiving for the next calendar year.
- Deadline
- Submit requests by the end of the week of Thanksgiving for the next calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Gregory S Laemmle
Mailing address: 11523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 478-1041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation
Who Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Cinema Foundation Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 127 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation generally supports organizations working in Los Angeles County. All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $90K (2020) to $150K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cinema Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Food Forward North Hollywood, CA | General Operating Funds for Social Services Provider | $10,000 |
| La Family Housing North Hollywood, CA | General Operating Funds for Services for the Homeless | $10,000 |
| The People Concern Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Ascencia Glendale, CA | General Operating Funds for Social Services Provider | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds for Homeless Training Program | $5,000 |
| Ciclavia Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds - Producer of Community Events | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | General Operating Funds for Family Planning Clinic | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Funds for Social Services Provider | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,269,437 | $236,537 | $155,357 | $116,000 | 27 | $116,000 | $102,768 | $125,565 |
| 2023 | $2,200,630 | $377,247 | $139,476 | $125,000 | 26 | $125,000 | $249,431 | $95,812 |
| 2022 | $1,962,033 | $260,501 | $165,475 | $150,000 | 27 | $150,000 | $97,603 | $104,609 |
| 2021 | $1,875,288 | $258,985 | $117,258 | $101,000 | 25 | $101,000 | $163,471 | $105,972 |
| 2020 | $1,740,638 | $116,478 | $104,365 | $89,765 | 22 | — | $50,886 | $90,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to enhance community well-being beyond entertainment. It generally supports organizations working in Los Angeles County, with a preference for those focused on the environment and social services.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. For example, LA Family Housing says it helps homeless and low-income people in Greater Los Angeles through supportive services and housing; Food Forward says it fights hunger and food waste by rescuing surplus produce; and The People Concern says it addresses homelessness, poverty, illness, abuse, and addiction. CicLAvia describes its work as promoting vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and good health through car-free street events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $116,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grant was $15,000 to The Cinema Foundation Inc. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Food Forward, LA Family Housing, The People Concern, and Jewish Family Service of LA; and $5,000 each to Ascencia, Chrysalis, CicLAvia, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena, Project Angel Food, and Valley Community Healthcare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Laemmle as president and Gregory Laemmle as treasurer and secretary.
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Laemmle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Laemmle
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Laemmle
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation
How much does Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation give each year?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation gave $116K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 26 grants.
What is Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,296, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation give grants?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (14 grants), North Hollywood, CA (3 grants), Glendale, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Cinema Foundation Inc ($15,000), Food Forward ($10,000) and La Family Housing ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to enhance community well-being beyond entertainment. It generally supports organizations working in Los Angeles County, with a preference for those focused on the environment and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation?
Requests must be submitted in any written form; there is no online submission process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4796405. 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 September 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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