Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation
To advance humanitarian service through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation gave $74K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,000
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,333
- -39.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,778,871
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Better Youth Inc ($20K). Together the top 6 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $204K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Youth Inc Los Angeles, CA | general support | $20,000 |
| LAFD Foundation Los Angeles, CA | general support | $14,000 |
| Dept of Children and Family Voca Scholarship Los Angeles, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| CASA of Los Angeles Monterey Park, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| Peace4Kids Los Angeles, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| Biddy Mason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | general support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,778,871 | $485,933 | $692,794 | $74,000 | 6 | $332,097 |
| 2024 | $10,124,155 | $506,282 | $587,904 | $203,500 | 10 | $288,028 |
| 2023 | $8,384,220 | $370,089 | $651,027 | $105,000 | 7 | $267,931 |
| 2022 | $9,071,133 | $-235,892 | $519,059 | $105,900 | 6 | $-338,322 |
| 2021 | $10,795,780 | $636,599 | $400,150 | $50,000 | 1 | $561,203 |
| 2020 | $9,080,734 | $392,216 | $487,589 | $50,000 | 1 | $243,745 |
About Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $332K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation is led by Jose A Vera, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jose A Vera
Chair
Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
Chief Financial Officer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Higgins
Director
Chief Financial Officer → Board Vice Chair, 2024
Board Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Gibson
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Wiewel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Jimenez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erick Weiss
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Birkholm
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Heather Shuemaker (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Gerry Jimenez (2024) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Malinda Monterrosa (2024) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Marjorie Heller (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Helen Williams (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kenneth Chong (2022) — Chairman
- Former: David L. Tomblin (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Ken Chong (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation gave $74K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $204K across 10 grants.
What is Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation give grants?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's largest grantees?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Better Youth Inc ($20,000), LAFD Foundation ($14,000) and Dept of Children and Family Voca Scholarship ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $486K.
What is Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $10.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4479461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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