About La84 Foundation
LA84 Foundation concentrates its giving on expanding youth sports access and programming across Los Angeles County, funding both direct service providers and public-sector partners that operate in school and park settings. Grants prioritize equity-focused play initiatives, after-school and community-based sports programs, and investments in facilities or large program platforms that serve youth at scale. The foundation tends to fund local organizations and government partners that can deliver broad participation opportunities for underserved children.
Focus Areas
Youth sports program delivery in Los Angeles public schools (e.g., LAUSD Beyond the Bell)Play equity and access initiatives for underserved youth (e.g., Play Equity Fund, Lulu's Place)Parks and recreation infrastructure and public-sector sports programming (e.g., County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation)Large-scale youth sports platforms and partnerships housed in cultural institutions (e.g., California Science Center Foundation)After-school enrichment providers that integrate sports into broader youth development (e.g., Think Together)
Who They Fund
youth (children and adolescents)
About La84 Foundation
La84 Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large-scale youth sports investments in Los Angeles, with the biggest disclosed grant going to the Play Equity Fund for $1.1 million in 2023. That pattern points to a funder that supports access to athletics not only through direct youth programs, but also through the platforms and public partners that make those programs reach more children. The foundation has backed school-based and after-school sports, park and recreation systems, and youth-serving organizations that operate across the region. Several grants show how the foundation combines program delivery with broader infrastructure. California Science Center Foundation received $750,000 in 2025 and another $750,000 in 2023 for youth sports. LAUSD Beyond the Bell received $465,830 in 2023 and $300,000 in 2025, indicating continued support for school-linked programming. Other sizable awards went to Lulu’s Place Inc, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, and Think Together, all tied to youth sports. The grant list also includes repeated support for organizations such as LA’s Best Afterschool Enrichment Program, Playworks, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Students Run America Dba Students Run LA, and Boys & Girls Clubs Carson.
What La84 Foundation Funds
A clear theme in La84 Foundation’s grantmaking is play equity. The foundation awarded $1.1 million to Play Equity Fund in 2023, signaling support for efforts focused on expanding access to sports and play for underserved youth. It also funded Playworks with $225,000 in 2025 and $135,000 in 2023, pointing to interest in organized play and school-based recreation. School and after-school settings are another major channel. LAUSD Beyond the Bell received $465,830 in 2023 and $300,000 in 2025, while LA’s Best Afterschool Enrichment Program received $250,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2023. The foundation also supported Woodcraft Rangers with $100,000 in 2023 and Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Youth Inc with $100,000 in 2025. Public recreation appears as well, including $354,768 to the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation in 2023 and $125,000 in 2025.
How La84 Foundation Gives
La84 Foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile, though the recent list also includes much larger awards for major program partners. The grant record shows repeat support across years for several organizations, including California Science Center Foundation, LAUSD Beyond the Bell, LA’s Best Afterschool Enrichment Program, Playworks, Street Soccer USA Inc, and Boys & Girls Clubs Carson. That recurring pattern suggests ongoing program support rather than isolated one-off awards. The foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.8M
Total Assets
$186.2M
Total Revenue
$1.6M
Total Expenses
$13.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $75K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$75K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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