The Friendship Foundation
Redondo Beach, CA ·EIN 20-8575157 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Friendship Foundation?
The Friendship Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Skechers Foundation ($6.5M), The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family ($5.0M), Windsong Trust ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.3M in grants to The Friendship Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skechers Foundation | $6,520,073 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | $5,022,775 | 7 | 2021–2024 |
| Windsong Trust | $750,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Network for Good | $490,168 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $205,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $70,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $58,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vistas for Children Inc | $46,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Group | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pipkin Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $5,053 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pellerito Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ima Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hope Share Care Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has The Friendship Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Skechers Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,002,140 |
| 2024 | Windsong Trust | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $170,581 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Group | general support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vistas for Children Inc | MONEY TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | HOMELESS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Summer Camp | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Pipkin Charitable Foundation | HEALTH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ima Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Bhatia College for Professional Development | $1,500,000 |
| 2023 | Skechers Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,010,518 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $69,331 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vistas for Children Inc | MONEY TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,053 |
| 2023 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Sponsor 6 weeks of Summer Camp | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Pellerito Foundation | The Friendship Campus fund | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Hope Share Care Foundation Inc | SPORTS FOR CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS - FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Bhatia College for Professional Development | $2,000,000 |
| 2022 | Skechers Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,238,114 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $179,225 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Vistas for Children Inc | MONEY TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Skechers Pier 2 Pier Walk | $7,775 |
| 2022 | Brown Chls & Hln Memorial F Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Friendship Foundation?
The Friendship Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Skechers Foundation ($6.5M), The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family ($5.0M), Windsong Trust ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.3M in grants to The Friendship Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is The Friendship Foundation's largest funder?
Skechers Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Friendship Foundation, with $6.5M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Friendship Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $13.3M in grants to The Friendship Foundation across 43 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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