The DIVA Foundation
The DIVA Foundation improves health outcomes in underserved communities through arts-based programs that educate, empower, and raise awareness. Programs are offered year-round and focus on Health, Women and Girls, and Food Housing Security for vulnerable communities.
The DIVA Foundation at a glance
In short: The DIVA Foundation gave $48K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,500
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,833
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $366,559
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The DIVA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Better Brother Los Angeles ($30K). Together the top 3 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The DIVA Foundation gives
- Giving grew 217% 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 $10K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Brother Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Sustaining | $30,000 |
| Walkgood LA Los Angeles, CA | Sustaining | $10,000 |
| BASICS International Southfield, MI | Sustaining | $7,500 |
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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 | $366,559 | $308,469 | $551,139 | $47,500 | 3 | $22 |
| 2024 | $609,229 | $699,313 | $243,019 | $30,000 | 2 | $12 |
| 2023 | $202,094 | $409,208 | $487,830 | $10,000 | 2 | $10 |
| 2022 | $280,716 | $152,474 | $46,565 | $15,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $174,807 | $308,114 | $170,396 | $30,500 | 2 | $4 |
| 2020 | $37,088 | $235,282 | $258,199 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
About The DIVA Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The DIVA Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $22.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The DIVA Foundation is led by Sheryl Lee Ralph, President CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheryl Lee Ralph
President CEO
President CEO & Treasurer → President CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Geter
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bagneris
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Elliott
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dena Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donta Morrison
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ann Walter
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauda Monger
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Champagne
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Hannah
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgina Heard-Labonne
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The DIVA Foundation
How much does The DIVA Foundation give each year?
The DIVA Foundation gave $48K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is The DIVA Foundation's typical grant size?
The DIVA Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The DIVA Foundation give grants?
The DIVA Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The DIVA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The DIVA Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining" (3 grants).
How large is The DIVA Foundation?
The DIVA Foundation reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $308K.
What is The DIVA Foundation?
The DIVA Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $367K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The DIVA Foundation's EIN?
The DIVA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4419536. 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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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