Friends of GALA
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$850K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Friends of GALA?
Friends of GALA is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Joseph Drown Foundation ($160K), The Play Equity Fund ($129K), Unihealth Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $850K in grants to Friends of GALA between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Drown Foundation | $160,000 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| The Play Equity Fund | $129,155 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Unihealth Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | $65,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Chuck Lorre Family Foundation | $60,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| California Education Assistance Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Grapevine giving foundation | $44,993 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $36,599 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Community Partners | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Annenberg Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ima Foundation | $6,530 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $6,530 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mara W Breech Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | $3,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $3,300 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sempra Foundation | $850 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Whiskey River Charitable Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $191K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
What grants has Friends of GALA received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Joseph Drown Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR GIRLS ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph Drown Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2025 | California Education Assistance Inc | Grant will fund the GALA College Counseling Support Program that provides College Bootcamps, online SAT prep courses, California college visits and a summer melt transitional program for graduating high school seniors. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Grapevine giving foundation | operating fund and general assistance. | $19,993 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $8,606 |
| 2025 | The J Paul Getty Trust | EMPLOYEE - ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $3,500 |
| 2024 | The Play Equity Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Grapevine giving foundation | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Chuck Lorre Family Foundation | GENERAL | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,731 |
| 2024 | Ima Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $6,530 |
| 2024 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,530 |
| 2024 | Mara W Breech Foundation | TEACHER TRAININGTEACHER TRAININGTEACHER TRAINING | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 2000 | $2,000 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,085 |
| 2023 | Chuck Lorre Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $1,300 |
| 2022 | The Play Equity Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $79,155 |
| 2022 | Chuck Lorre Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,719 |
| 2021 | Unihealth Foundation | MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Community Partners | CCEF: CULTIVATES CIVIC AWARENESS, PARTICIPATION, AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT COMMUNITY ACTION | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF A PUBLIC STEM SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Bioscience Los Angeles County Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,458 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of GALA?
Friends of GALA is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Joseph Drown Foundation ($160K), The Play Equity Fund ($129K), Unihealth Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $850K in grants to Friends of GALA between 2020–2026.
Who is Friends of GALA's largest funder?
Joseph Drown Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of GALA, with $160K across 2 grants (2025–2026).
How much grant funding has Friends of GALA received?
IRS 990 filings record $850K in grants to Friends of GALA across 36 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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