Los Angeles Parks Foundation
To enhance, expand, preserve and promote public recreation, parks and open space for the diverse people of los angeles.
Los Angeles Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Los Angeles Parks Foundation gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $246K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,400
- -56.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $246,400
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $246,400
- Total assets
- $5,711,308
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SMG DBA the Greek Theatre ($246K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Los Angeles Parks Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). 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 $88K (2020) to $810K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMG DBA the Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA | To fund improvements to the Greek Theater, an outdoor concert venue located in and operated by Griffith Park | $246,400 |
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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 | $5,711,308 | $3,070,489 | $2,470,800 | $246,400 | 1 | $179,981 |
| 2023 | $4,935,209 | $1,703,135 | $2,323,843 | $561,597 | 3 | $140,506 |
| 2022 | $5,614,340 | $3,209,734 | $3,448,361 | $809,600 | 3 | $55,467 |
| 2021 | $6,042,813 | $2,779,556 | $3,224,132 | $217,360 | 2 | $80,057 |
| 2020 | $6,262,599 | $2,310,560 | $3,223,287 | $87,960 | 2 | $75,485 |
About Los Angeles Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Los Angeles Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $246K. Net investment income was $180K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Los Angeles Parks Foundation is led by Anthony G. Budrovich, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony G. Budrovich
President & Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $210K (2024)
David Nickoll
Board Chair
Director & Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Saul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry A. Sanders
Director
Director & Chairman → Director & Board Chair Emeritus, 2021
Director & Board Chair Emeritus → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candy Spelling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmel Sella
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McGowan
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debora Vrana
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Booth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Parker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Lehrer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Galaviz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rivera
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shull
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Halper
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corazon Rios
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$51K (2024)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Carolyn Ramsay (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Jill Werner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Safran (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin Yoshimaru (2022–2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Carlyle Hall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lucinda Starrett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Rios (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Randy Paskal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas R. Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew Hewitt (2020) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Kozberg (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 $210K, to Anthony G Budrovich (President, Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles Parks Foundation
How much does Los Angeles Parks Foundation give each year?
Los Angeles Parks Foundation gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $562K across 3 grants.
How large is Los Angeles Parks Foundation?
Los Angeles Parks Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Los Angeles Parks Foundation?
Los Angeles Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Los Angeles Parks Foundation operate?
Los Angeles Parks Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Los Angeles Parks Foundation's EIN?
Los Angeles Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2358338. 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 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 November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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