Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICIAL TEAM CHARITY OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP UNDERSERVED YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THESE AREAS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+18.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$88K
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-40.8% YoY
About Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in EL SEGUNDO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $648K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,448,752 | $2,064,742 | $1,238,689 |
| Revenue | $1,139,777 | $1,503,394 | $248,787 |
| Expenses | $744,292 | $738,996 | $195,901 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $648,260 | $735,770 | $358 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles ($35,000), After School All Stars Los Angeles ($10,000), Make-a-wish Greater Los Angeles ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | REFURBISHMENT OF THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT AT THE CHALLENGERS CLUBHOUSE. INSTALL NEW BASKETBALL POLE/BACKBOARD, RIM SYSTEM, APPLY ACRYLIC SURFACE AND LINES TO NEW BASKETBALL COURT, APPLY ALL LOGOS. | $35,000 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | UNIFORMS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTIRE, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES FOR 73 SCHOOL SITES, BUSES, FEES, MEALS FOR FIELD TRIPS INCLUDING COLLEGE TOURS, COACH TRAINING, CURRICULUM, AND MANUALS. | $10,000 |
| MAKE-A-WISH GREATER LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | WISH GRANTING DIRECT COST EXPENSES THAT ARE DIRECTLY APART OF THE WISH THE CHILD RECEIVES (THE GOODS, SERVICES, OR TRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE WISH). | $10,000 |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC LOS ANGELES, CA | TO HELP RUN HEART OF LA'S YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES. STIPEND/FEES FOR TOURNAMENT REFEREES AND SCOREKEEPERS, UNIFORMS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO ATHLETES FREE OF CHARGE, AND FINAL GAME CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET DINNER. | $10,000 |
| P F BRESEE FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION MARCH 2024 YOU GRANT WINNER. | $7,500 |
| 1 SHINE YOUTH COMPTON, CA | LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION JANUARY 2024 YOU GRANT WINNER. | $7,500 |
| SCHOOL ON WHEELS INC VENTURA, CA | LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION NOVEMBER 2023 YOU GRANT WINNER. | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA RAMBIS | PRESIDENT, CEO | 0.5 | — |
| JOSHUA GREEN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 0.5 | — |
| AJ HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation?
As of 2024, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation holds $2.4M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $88K in 2024.
Where does Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation operate?
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What size grants does Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation award?
In 2024, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation's EIN?
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4372410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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