Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts
The Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing data records grants to arts organizations and programs in California, including music, dance, theater, opera, film training, and arts education.
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts at a glance
In short: Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts gave $213K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $11,211
- Median grant
- $5,000
- 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.
How to apply to Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts
- Contact
Mailing address: 10450 Wilshire Blvd Unit 11J, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 701-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Monica College Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica College Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Support music and dance | $45,000 |
| Madison Project Santa Monica, CA | Support music programming | $28,500 |
| Colburn School Los Angeles, CA | Support music programs | $25,000 |
| The Opera Buffs Los Angeles, CA | Support opera auditions | $15,000 |
| USC Kaufman School of Dance Los Angeles, CA | Support dance education programs | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support Music | $15,000 |
| California Dance Institute Porter Ranch, CA | Arts in Education | $10,000 |
| Bodytraffic Los Angeles, CA | Support Dance | $10,000 |
| Ojai Playwrights Conference Ojai, CA | Theater | $10,000 |
| Kids in the Spotlight Burbank, CA | Support film training for foster youth | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $213,120 | $213,000 | 19 | $213,000 | $13,535 |
| 2023 | $199,590 | $34,144 | $200,863 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $366,309 | — | $24,025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $423,438 | $118,641 | $24,025 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts-related organizations and programs. For example, the Madison Project describes its mission as bringing artists, thinkers, and audiences together and expanding the arts’ role in community vitality. The California Dance Institute says it teaches life and learning skills through dance and music. Kids in the Spotlight describes its work as training foster and other underserved youth to create and star in short films.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $213,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $45,000 to Santa Monica College Foundation for music and dance, $28,500 to the Madison Project for music programming, and $25,000 to Colburn School for music programs. Other grants included $15,000 each to The Opera Buffs for opera auditions, USC Kaufman School of Dance for dance education, and the UCLA Foundation for music; and $10,000 each to California Dance Institute for arts in education, Bodytraffic for dance, and Ojai Playwrights Conference for theater. The 2024 filing also lists grants to Kids in the Spotlight ($5,000) for film training for foster youth and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra ($5,000) for music.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That statement does not provide current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mitchell Heskel is listed as Treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's only listed officer is Mitchell Heskel, Treasurer on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mitchell Heskel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Audre Slater (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Philanthropic Committee for the Arts
How much does Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts give each year?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts gave $213K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's typical grant size?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,211, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts give grants?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts 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 (9 grants), Santa Monica, CA (5 grants) and Ojai, CA (2 grants).
Does Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Music" (3 grants) and "Opera" (3 grants).
Who are Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's largest grantees?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Monica College Foundation ($45,000), Madison Project ($28,500) and Colburn School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts-related organizations and programs. For example, the Madison Project describes its mission as bringing artists, thinkers, and audiences together and expanding the arts’ role in community vitality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's EIN?
Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3402421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/los-angeles-philanthropic-committee-for-the-arts-morg_154f720227bd4b41877403d0f6560e21
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