The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is the official charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers, based in Los Angeles, California. The organization describes itself as “bigger than baseball” and says it works to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for Angelenos, with a focus on community-driven solutions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation gave $4.2M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in California. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,229,849
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,331
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,139,929
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (25 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 224-1466
Website: https://dodgers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Who The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Science Center Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 245 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LADF describes its work as addressing problems facing Los Angeles and serving Angelenos. In 2024, 89% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to New York (6%), Arizona (3%), Texas (2%), and Washington, D.C. (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 54 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $123K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $6.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $2,000,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation New York, NY | 2024 GRANT | $200,000 |
| County of La Dept of Parks and Recreation S County Community Services Agenc Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $135,360 |
| Brotherhood Crusade Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $122,000 |
| Science of Sport Tucson, AZ | 2024 GRANT | $110,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $105,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $100,000 |
| City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $98,508 |
| Reading to the Rescue Los Angeles, CA | 2024 GRANT | $65,625 |
| Kershaws Challenge Dallas, TX | 2024 GRANT | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,139,929 | $12,869,588 | $13,249,716 | $4,229,849 | 54 | $10,843 |
| 2023 | $3,862,983 | $10,903,062 | $11,952,844 | $3,807,085 | 60 | $2,977 |
| 2022 | $4,186,091 | $14,592,508 | $14,282,051 | $6,211,095 | 59 | $1,200 |
| 2021 | $3,410,551 | $8,089,122 | $8,434,943 | $2,659,198 | 42 | $422 |
| 2020 | $3,909,658 | $7,044,037 | $6,523,385 | $1,511,832 | 30 | $50 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LADF’s stated mission is to help create a city where everyone, regardless of ZIP code, has the opportunity to thrive. It says it runs and funds proven programs that address education, health care, homelessness, and social justice.
Its grantmaking supports programs in those areas. Examples among 2024 grantees include the California Science Center Foundation, whose mission is to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning; the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides scholarships and leadership development for students of color with limited financial resources; and the Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade, which provides educational, social, cultural, vocational, and economic empowerment services to economically disadvantaged communities. Other grantees include Liberty Hill Foundation, which describes its work as advancing social justice through grants, leadership training, and campaigns, and Boys & Girls Club of Monterey Park, which aims to help young people reach their potential as responsible citizens.
LADF also operates Dodgers DreamTEAM, a sports-based youth development program that provides programming and wraparound services through affiliate partners. In 2024, it served 13,673 youth. Through Dodgers Dreamfields, the foundation builds or revitalizes baseball and softball fields; it reported completing 64 fields as of 2024.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, LADF reported 54 grants totaling $4,229,849. Grants ranged from $7,600 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest reported grant was $2,000,000 to the California Science Center Foundation. Other major grants included $200,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, $135,360 to the County of LA Department of Parks and Recreation’s South County Community Services Agency, $122,000 to Brotherhood Crusade, and $110,000 to Science of Sport.
LADF states that it accepts grant applications twice a year and uses a three-month review cycle. Its filing says grant requests must be submitted in writing and include the requested amount and contact information, the applicant organization’s mission, vision, and history, an explanation of alignment with LADF’s pillar or pillars, and a description of the program or project and its objectives. The filing also says grantees must submit a report within 30 days after the grant term ends, including information such as youth served, grade levels, demographics, geography and schools served, outcomes, and program photos or videos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas Sandler as president, Mark Walter as chairman, Eric Holoman as treasurer, and Robert Wolfe and Joel Reynolds as secretaries during the year. Directors listed include Earvin Johnson, Renata Simril, Lucinda Starrett, Glenn Harvey, and John Bendheim.
The filing states that Mark Walter has authority under LADF’s bylaws to designate its directors and must approve bylaw amendments affecting that authority. It also says Walter, or his designee, must be present for the board to transact business.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is led by Nichol Whiteman, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nichol Whiteman
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
68 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $489K (2024)
Nicholas Sandler
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Walter
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Edwards
Senior Director Marketing & Communications
Director, Marketing & Communications → Director of Marketing & Communications, 2023
Director of Marketing & Communications → Senior Director Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Kerry Klima PhD
Director of Evaluation & Impact
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Michael McElveen
Director of Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
Alan Smolinisky
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earvin Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Greenspan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bendheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Starrett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renata Simril
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wolf
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Soto
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nanxi Liu
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raul Anaya
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaitali Gala
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
68 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $263K (2024)
Manuel Aceves Jr.
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Eric Holoman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Reynolds
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wolfe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tiffany Rubin (2021–2022) — Director & Programs
- Former: Cindy Starrett (2022) — Director
- Former: Anne Globe (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $489K, to Nichol Whiteman (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
How much does The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation give each year?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation gave $4.2M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 60 grants.
What is The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's typical grant size?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $78,331, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation give grants?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (27 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Long Beach, CA (2 grants) and Compton, CA (2 grants).
Does The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Grant" (54 grants).
Who are The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's largest grantees?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Science Center Foundation ($2,000,000), Jackie Robinson Foundation ($200,000) and County of La Dept of Parks and Recreation S County Community Services Agenc ($135,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.9M.
What does The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation fund?
LADF’s stated mission is to help create a city where everyone, regardless of ZIP code, has the opportunity to thrive. It says it runs and funds proven programs that address education, health care, homelessness, and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dodgers.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's EIN?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4623022. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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