Los Angeles Chargers Charities
The Chargers Impact Fund is committed to helping families thrive in and around Southern California. We focus our efforts through our four important foundational pillars: Youth Empowerment, Supporting Families, Animal Welfare and Emergency Response.
Los Angeles Chargers Charities at a glance
In short: Los Angeles Chargers Charities gave $372K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,749
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,305
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,515
- Total assets
- $3,209,519
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Los Angeles Chargers Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Play Equity Fund ($100K). Together the top 9 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 62 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Los Angeles Chargers Charities gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $372K (2024) to $699K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Play Equity Fund Los Angeles, CA | — | $100,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District San Diego, CA | — | $89,400 |
| LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United Los Angeles, CA | — | $65,799 |
| Blessing in a Backpack Louisville, KY | — | $52,535 |
| Housh Enterprises Cerritos, CA | — | $21,515 |
| Long Beach Polytechnic High School Long Beach, CA | — | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,000 |
| White Memorial Charitable Fndn Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue Mission Hills, CA | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,209,519 | $1,858,727 | $1,007,090 | $371,749 | 9 | $2,322 |
| 2023 | $2,493,949 | $1,108,867 | $1,055,042 | $623,272 | 13 | $863 |
| 2022 | $2,670,648 | $1,662,314 | $877,641 | $377,933 | 10 | $225 |
| 2021 | $1,405,633 | $1,797,728 | $923,071 | $698,877 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | $292,988 | $638,153 | $540,825 | $394,160 | 10 | — |
About Los Angeles Chargers Charities
Based on IRS filings
Los Angeles Chargers Charities is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $372K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Los Angeles Chargers Charities is led by A G Spanos, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A G Spanos
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Spanos
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hernandez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Romer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry English
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Blank
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alex G Spanos (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Curtis Conway (2021) — Board Member
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 Los Angeles Chargers Charities
How much does Los Angeles Chargers Charities give each year?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities gave $372K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $623K across 13 grants.
What is Los Angeles Chargers Charities's typical grant size?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities's median grant in 2024 was $21,515, and its average grant was $41,305, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Los Angeles Chargers Charities give grants?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Who are Los Angeles Chargers Charities's largest grantees?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities's largest 2024 grantees include The Play Equity Fund ($100,000), San Diego Unified School District ($89,400) and LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United ($65,799), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Los Angeles Chargers Charities?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Los Angeles Chargers Charities?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in El Segundo, CA. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Los Angeles Chargers Charities's EIN?
Los Angeles Chargers Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0670086. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- 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 September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Los Angeles Chargers Charities funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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