Los Angeles Rams Foundation
The Los Angeles Rams Foundation is a public charity based in Woodland Hills, California. Formed in 2016, it supports efforts and organizations that inspire positive change in the Greater Los Angeles area, with an emphasis on youth.
Los Angeles Rams Foundation at a glance
In short: Los Angeles Rams Foundation gave $1.3M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,298,858
- +1318.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,864
- +57.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,379,005
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Los Angeles Rams Foundation
- How to Apply
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The listed request programs use request forms. For memorabilia, allow at least six weeks; the foundation does not accept merchandise for autographing.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6100 N Owensmouth Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (310) 617-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Los Angeles Rams Foundation
Los Angeles Rams Donation Request Grant
Los Angeles Rams Foundation
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
Play 60 Field Day Grant
Los Angeles Rams Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rams Readers Request Grant
Los Angeles Rams Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Los Angeles Rams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hellas Construction Inc ($220K). Together the top 10 received $852K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 116 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on the Greater Los Angeles area. In 2024, 60% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California, 27% to Texas, 8% to Massachusetts, 2% to Tennessee, and 2% to New York. Its Donation Request program gives priority to requests from the Los Angeles area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Los Angeles Rams Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 $92K (2023) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hellas Construction Inc Austin, TX | Program Support | $220,148 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Austin, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| The Play Equity Fund Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Gamebreaker Inc Westlake Village, CA | Program Support | $69,367 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $67,450 |
| Triangle Sports La Puente, CA | Program Support | $35,499 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $34,000 |
| Riddell Inc Dallas, TX | Program Support | $25,972 |
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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 | $5,379,005 | $2,045,029 | $1,745,678 | $1,298,858 | 45 | $151,193 |
| 2023 | $4,893,069 | $1,682,879 | $1,363,893 | $91,570 | 5 | $242,923 |
| 2022 | $4,258,334 | $3,581,995 | $2,328,852 | $773,450 | 16 | $38,851 |
| 2021 | $2,501,115 | $1,227,827 | $1,714,515 | $1,377,914 | 36 | — |
| 2020 | $2,967,773 | $1,231,208 | $556,351 | $409,228 | 14 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “to support efforts and organizations that inspire positive change in the Greater Los Angeles area with the emphasis on youth.”
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address sport and play access, education, college access, youth development, and community needs. For example, The Play Equity Fund says it brings the power of sport and play to all children; Fulfillment Fund says it helps students from economically and educationally under-resourced communities attend and complete college; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles says it creates a safe space for young people to learn, explore, achieve, and dream.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,298,858. Grant amounts ranged from $5,530 to $220,148, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $220,148 to Hellas Construction Inc. for program support; $100,000 each to Players Philanthropy Fund, City Year Inc., The Play Equity Fund, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles; and $69,367 to Gamebreaker Inc. The filing listed program support as the purpose for these grants.
Other notable 2024 grants included $67,450 to Fulfillment Fund, $35,499 to Triangle Sports, $34,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles, $25,000 each to Riddell Inc., Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Gary Sinise Foundation, and $25,000 each to Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation and LA Promise Fund. Among these, Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation describes itself as a philanthropic partner of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and LA Promise Fund says it provides students with academic and enrichment opportunities.
The foundation also offers active request programs for in-kind or direct engagement support. Its Donation Request program provides autographed memorabilia for charitable fundraising events; organizations are limited to one donated item per year, requests should allow at least six weeks for processing, and the Rams do not accept merchandise to autograph for charity auctions. Rams Readers is an assembly-based reading program for elementary students in first through third grade in Los Angeles. Play 60 Field Day is a structured activity for elementary students in grades K–5, promoting daily physical activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Molly Higgins as volunteer director and president; Todd Davis as volunteer director and secretary; Jeff Brewer as volunteer director and CFO through July 2024; and Michael Brandi as volunteer director and CFO beginning in July 2024.
Los Angeles Rams Foundation is led by Molly Higgins, Volunteer Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly Higgins
Volunteer Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Brewer
Volunteer Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Davis
Volunteer Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brandi
Volunteer Director & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Rams Foundation
How much does Los Angeles Rams Foundation give each year?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation gave $1.3M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $92K across 5 grants.
What is Los Angeles Rams Foundation's typical grant size?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,864, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Los Angeles Rams Foundation give grants?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants), Woodland Hills, CA (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Los Angeles Rams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Los Angeles Rams Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (45 grants).
Who are Los Angeles Rams Foundation's largest grantees?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hellas Construction Inc ($220,148), Players Philanthropy Fund ($100,000) and City Year Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Los Angeles Rams Foundation?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Los Angeles Rams Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is “to support efforts and organizations that inspire positive change in the Greater Los Angeles area with the emphasis on youth.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Los Angeles Rams Foundation?
The listed request programs use request forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Los Angeles Rams Foundation's EIN?
Los Angeles Rams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3467846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 11, 2021)
- 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 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Los Angeles Rams Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/los-angeles-rams-foundation-morg_83c2805d061f44dda75b8422c7139f33
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