LL Foundation for Youth
LL Foundation for Youth is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. It provides financial assistance to Southern California organizations serving disadvantaged and disabled young people as they transition to adulthood.
LL Foundation for Youth at a glance
In short: LL Foundation for Youth gave $3.7M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in California. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,680,000
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,619
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $55,095,218
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (7 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LL Foundation for Youth
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it is focusing on commitments to existing grantees. Its stated grant process includes determining eligibility and interviewing potential grantees, due diligence, an online application, document submission, application review, and an award, decline, or deferral decision. Reporting is requested halfway through the project and at its conclusion; further applications will not be considered without both reports. The foundation generally awards grants to organizations in Southern California; organizations elsewhere may apply only by invitation.
- Review Cycle
- The grant guidelines list application windows of January 15–March 15, with awards before June 30, and July 15–September 15, with awards before December 31.
- Deadline
- The grant guidelines list application windows of January 15–March 15, with awards before June 30, and July…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 56629, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Phone: (818) 783-8492
Website: https://llfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LL Foundation for Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 64 grants of 180 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grants generally go to organizations in Southern California; organizations outside the region may apply only by invitation. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LL Foundation for Youth open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 42 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2023) to $4.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $500,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $500,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Charitable Contributions | $500,000 |
| ALS Association Golden West Chapter Woodland Hills, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Golden Heart Ranch Hermosa Beach, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Hathaway Sycamore Child & Family Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Notre Dame High School Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,095,218 | $2,968,097 | $4,450,875 | $3,680,000 | 42 | $3,894,916 | $2,231,008 | $2,635,410 |
| 2024 | $52,850,472 | $1,974,722 | $3,755,636 | $3,000,000 | 43 | $3,212,735 | $1,269,621 | $2,631,109 |
| 2023 | $52,936,805 | $1,137,259 | $2,536,947 | $1,840,000 | 21 | $2,034,887 | $890,457 | $2,522,739 |
| 2022 | $50,248,987 | $711,686 | $4,927,959 | $4,205,000 | 46 | — | $711,686 | — |
| 2021 | $62,247,549 | $3,593,252 | $4,270,413 | $3,525,000 | 28 | — | $3,593,252 | — |
| 2020 | $62,647,011 | $3,764,357 | $624,816 | — | — | — | $3,240,275 | — |
| 2018 | $49,799,276 | $49,655,425 | $1,500 | — | — | — | $13,925 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LL Foundation for Youth reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — 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 mission is “to provide financial assistance to Southern California organizations that help disadvantaged and disabled young adults feel seen, heard and understood as they transition to adulthood.” It makes grants to tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on medical, mental health, and education assistance. Its website also describes support for life skills and experiences.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. For example, City of Hope states that its mission is to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. Golden Heart Ranch describes its work as creating an inclusive residential community where special-needs young adults can live, learn, work, and socialize. The Fulfillment Fund says it helps students from under-resourced communities go to and complete college. Other 2025 recipients included arts, disability, and camp organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $3,680,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable grants included $500,000 each to Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and City of Hope. It also gave $100,000 each to, among others, Fulfillment Fund, Golden Heart Ranch, Los Angeles Opera Company, RAD Camp, and The Colburn School.
The foundation’s filing data reports 43 grants totaling $3,000,000 in 2024 and 21 grants totaling $1,840,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Renate S Hochleitner as chief executive officer, Sarina Kaye as chief financial officer, Charanjiv K Sidhu and Tamar Ekizian as directors, and Meredith Flanaghan as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Renate Kreger-Hochleitner as its president and CEO.
LL Foundation for Youth is led by Renate S. Hochleitner, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renate S. Hochleitner
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $91K (2025)
Charanjiv K. Sidhu
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamar Ekizian
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Flanaghan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarina Kaye
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dianne Satterlee (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Melvin J. Kreger (2018) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Renate S Hochleitner (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about LL Foundation for Youth
How much does LL Foundation for Youth give each year?
LL Foundation for Youth gave $3.7M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 43 grants.
What is LL Foundation for Youth's typical grant size?
LL Foundation for Youth's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $87,619, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LL Foundation for Youth that year got $39K on average.
Where does LL Foundation for Youth give grants?
LL Foundation for Youth gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (17 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants), Hermosa Beach, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Who are LL Foundation for Youth's largest grantees?
LL Foundation for Youth's largest 2025 grantees include Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation ($500,000), Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($500,000) and City of Hope ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LL Foundation for Youth?
LL Foundation for Youth reported $55.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LL Foundation for Youth fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to provide financial assistance to Southern California organizations that help disadvantaged and disabled young adults feel seen, heard and understood as they transition to adulthood.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LL Foundation for Youth?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and says it is focusing on commitments to existing grantees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LL Foundation for Youth's EIN?
LL Foundation for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5249343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does LL Foundation for Youth accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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