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Los Angeles Chargers Charities centers its giving on youth in under-resourced neighborhoods, using grants and major gifts to create access and opportunity across the Chargers’ region. A recurring pattern in the recent grants list is support for school-based and community-based programs that combine education, mentorship, health, and athletics. The foundation also uses a dedicated umbrella vehicle, the Chargers Impact Fund, to direct general grantmaking for youth education, access to resources, youth health and wellness, and community development. Recent grants show both repeat support and local partnerships. The Play Equity Fund received $100,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating an ongoing relationship. Baby2Baby received $100,000 in 2023, and San Diego Unified School District received $89,400 in 2025. Other large grants went to district partners, schools, and community organizations that serve youth, families, and neighborhoods in Los Angeles, San Diego, and surrounding areas. The foundation’s giving also includes field and campus improvements, as well as in-kind and direct-service support tied to youth participation and community needs. Across the record, the common thread is practical support for organizations that help young people access education, physical activity, nutrition, and neighborhood resources.
Education and out-of-school support appear through school and district grants across Southern California. San Diego Unified School District received $89,400 in 2025, while Poway Unified School District received $60,000 in 2023 and Long Beach Polytechnic High School received $12,500 in 2025. Physical fitness and athletics are another visible theme. Grossmont USD - El Capitan HS received $75,000 in 2024, and San Diego USD - Canyon Hills HS and San Diego USD - Morse HS each received $70,000 in 2024, reflecting support for school athletic and wellness programs. Family support and emergency distribution also show up in the recent grants. Baby2Baby received $100,000 in 2023, and American Red Cross received $18,660 in 2024, pointing to assistance for families and residents facing immediate needs. Community development is present through neighborhood-serving organizations such as LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United, which received $65,799 in 2025.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $70K, with a median of $35K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$35K
75th Percentile
$70K
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Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $35,000, and a p75 of $70,000. The recent record includes repeated support for several recipients over multiple years, including The Play Equity Fund and LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) operating through the Chargers Impact Fund for general grantmaking, with additional program-specific vehicles such as the Chargers Champions School Grant Program and Legacy Fields Initiative. Both unsolicited and invitation-only channels appear in the structure: the school grant program and 50/50 raffle accept unsolicited participation, while other programs do not.
Giving is highly concentrated in California, with 91% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Los Angeles and San Diego are the most visible recipient cities, including multiple awards to organizations and schools in both places. The recent grants list also includes Vista, Blythe, Ramona, Long Beach, Cerritos, Encino, Poway, Solana Beach, and Moorestown, showing a wider Southern California footprint with one New Jersey recipient and one Kentucky recipient. All recorded grants in the dataset go to U.S.-based recipients.
The foundation supports schools, school districts, community organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits. Recent grants include public and private schools, district partners, family-support organizations, and community groups working on education, mentorship, youth health and wellness, athletics, and neighborhood development.
Typical grants are mid-range: the p25 is $10,000, the median is $35,000, and the p75 is $70,000. Recent awards also include several $100,000 grants and smaller gifts at the $10,000 level.
Yes. The Play Equity Fund received $100,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United also appears more than once, with grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The stated focus areas include youth development, education, physical fitness, nutrition, athletics and football, literacy and book distribution, and community development. Program descriptions also emphasize mentorship, access to resources, youth health and wellness, and field and facility upgrades.
It gives through the Chargers Impact Fund as the general grantmaking vehicle, alongside program-specific efforts such as the Chargers Champions School Grant Program, Legacy Fields Initiative, and Chargers 50/50 Raffle. The school grant program covers public and private schools in San Diego and Imperial Counties and offers grants of $25,000 to $75,000.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Los Angeles Chargers Charities that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Public and private schools in San Diego and Imperial Counties seeking funding for physical fitness, nutrition, or athletic programs on campus. 2026 amounts are based on enrollment: up to 500 students, 501-999 students, and 1,000+ students.
Deadline: Annual program (2026 grant cycle referenced). Specific open/close dates not listed on scraped pages.
Who can apply: Any purchaser of a valid raffle ticket at home games (subject to official raffle rules). Winner must present winning ticket and follow claim process within 30 days.
Deadline: Ticket sales occur during each home game from gates open through the end of the third quarter; prize claim deadline: within 30 days of the game.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Play Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | — |
| San Diego Unified School District | San Diego, CA | $89,400 | 2025 | — |
| LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United | Los Angeles, CA | $65,799 | 2025 | — |
| Blessing in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | $52,535 | 2025 | — |
| Housh Enterprises | Cerritos, CA | $21,515 | 2025 | — |
| Long Beach Polytechnic High School | Long Beach, CA | $12,500 | 2025 | — |
| White Memorial Charitable Fndn | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | — |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Mission Hills, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | — |
| American Cancer Society | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | — |
| The Play Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | — |
| Grossmont USD - El Capitan HS | San Diego, CA | $75,000 | 2024 | — |
| San Diego USD - Canyon Hills HS | San Diego, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | — |
| San Diego USD - Morse HS | San Diego, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | — |
| Vista USD Vista HS | Vista, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | — |
| LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United | Los Angeles, CA | $63,112 | 2024 | — |
| Palo Verde Unified School District | Blythe, CA | $45,000 | 2024 | — |
| San Diego USD - Pershing MS | San Diego, CA | $35,000 | 2024 | — |
| Empower Charter School | San Diego, CA | $28,500 | 2024 | — |
| San Diego USD-Hawthorne Elementary | San Diego, CA | $28,000 | 2024 | — |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | $18,660 | 2024 | — |
| American Cancer Society | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| San Diego USD - Taft MS | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| Baby2Baby | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2023 | — |
| The Play Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2023 | — |
| Poway Unified School District | San Diego, CA | $60,000 | 2023 | — |
| LA Brotherhood Crusade Black United | Los Angeles, CA | $57,933 | 2023 | — |
| Ramona Unified School District | Ramona, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | — |
| Bikes for Kids Foundation | Poway, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| First Book | Moorestown, NJ | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| Operation Gratitude | Encino, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| Best Defense Foundation | Solana Beach, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| Costa Mesa United | Costa Mesa, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | — |
San Diego Unified School District
$89,400Housh Enterprises
$21,515Long Beach Polytechnic High School
$12,500Grossmont USD - El Capitan HS
$75,000San Diego USD - Canyon Hills HS
$70,000San Diego USD - Morse HS
$70,000Vista USD Vista HS
$70,000Palo Verde Unified School District
$45,000San Diego USD - Pershing MS
$35,000Empower Charter School
$28,500San Diego USD-Hawthorne Elementary
$28,000San Diego USD - Taft MS
$10,000Poway Unified School District
$60,000Ramona Unified School District
$15,000Bikes for Kids Foundation
$10,000Costa Mesa United
$5,000