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Reimagine LA Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 85-3857871 Website

Our mission is to partner with the nonprofit sector and communities of color to create social impact through strategic funding of effective programs, social innovation, and a dynamic approach to philanthropy. Here at Reimagine LA Foundation we advocate for and advance community-led solutions to inequities and injustices. We are also passionate about bolstering inclusion and civic empowerment.

Reimagine LA Foundation at a glance

In short: Reimagine LA Foundation gave $39K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $8K). Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2021)
$38,500
Grants made (2021)
5
Average grant
$7,700
Median grant
$5,500
Total assets
$28,429
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Reimagine LA Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

Homies Unidos: $12KHomies Unidos$12KTrust South LA: $10KTrust South LA$10KKoreatown Youth & Community Center: $6KKoreatown Youth & CommunityCenter$6KLatino Coalition of Los Angeles: $6KLatino Coalition of LosAngeles$6KUniversity Little League: $6KUniversity Little League$6K

The largest 2021 recipient was Homies Unidos ($12K). Together the top 5 received $39K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K5 grants2021

In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Homies Unidos —$12,000
Trust South LA —$10,000
Koreatown Youth & Community Center —$5,500
Latino Coalition of Los Angeles —$5,500
University Little League —$5,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2021$28,429$153,303$127,016$38,5005

About Reimagine LA Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Reimagine LA Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Reimagine LA Foundation is led by Charleta Johnson, CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Charleta Johnson

    CEO

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Amber Strange

    Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Ayesha Rucker

    Board Member

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Madriz

    Board Member

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Rashad Rucker-Tarpp

    Co Founder

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Raul Claros

    Co Founder

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Reimagine LA Foundation

How much does Reimagine LA Foundation give each year?

Reimagine LA Foundation gave $39K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.

What is Reimagine LA Foundation's typical grant size?

Reimagine LA Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,700, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.

Who are Reimagine LA Foundation's largest grantees?

Reimagine LA Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Homies Unidos ($12,000), Trust South LA ($10,000) and Koreatown Youth & Community Center ($5,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Reimagine LA Foundation?

Reimagine LA Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $153K.

What is Reimagine LA Foundation?

Reimagine LA Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2021.

What is Reimagine LA Foundation's EIN?

Reimagine LA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3857871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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