Sierra Madre Playhouse
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$402K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Sierra Madre Playhouse?
Sierra Madre Playhouse is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Perenchio Foundation ($150K), The Ahmanson Foundation ($108K), Pasadena Community Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $402K in grants to Sierra Madre Playhouse between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perenchio Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ahmanson Foundation | $108,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Max Factor Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| A-Mark Foundation | $17,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | $15,359 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Caplin Foundation | $6,500 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Georgina-Frederick Childrens Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Richter Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Colburn Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stratton Petit Foundation | $66 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $308K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $26K.
What grants has Sierra Madre Playhouse received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pasadena Community Foundation | PCF Discretionary | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Georgina-Frederick Childrens Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Richter Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Perenchio Foundation | GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Ahmanson Foundation | FOR NEW AUDIO AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS | $108,000 |
| 2024 | Pasadena Community Foundation | PCF Discretionary | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | general support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | A-Mark Foundation | CONNECT PEOPLE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH BOLD, RESONANT LIVE THEATER IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS, AND CELEBRATES OUR SHARED HUMANITY. | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Colburn Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE CLASSICAL ARTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | CHARITY | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Stratton Petit Foundation | MUSIC THEATRE PROGRAMS | $66 |
| 2023 | Max Factor Family Foundation | TO UNDERWRITE THE RUN COSTS OF 12 STUDENTS MATINEES OF THE THE PLAY "THE RIGHT IS OURS" | $20,000 |
| 2023 | A-Mark Foundation | CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY THRU LIVE LEATER | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | CHARITY | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | ARTS | $10,100 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | general support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | CHARITY | $1,359 |
| 2021 | A-Mark Foundation | CONNECT PEOPLE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH BOLD, RESONANT LIVE THEATER IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS, AND CELEBRATES OUR SHARED HUMANITY. | $4,500 |
| 2021 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | CHARITY | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Harvey and Ellen Knell Foundation | CHARITY | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sierra Madre Playhouse?
Sierra Madre Playhouse is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Perenchio Foundation ($150K), The Ahmanson Foundation ($108K), Pasadena Community Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $402K in grants to Sierra Madre Playhouse between 2020–2025.
Who is Sierra Madre Playhouse's largest funder?
Perenchio Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sierra Madre Playhouse, with $150K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Sierra Madre Playhouse received?
IRS 990 filings record $402K in grants to Sierra Madre Playhouse across 24 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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