Pfaffinger Foundation

Community Grants (General Operating Support)

Who can apply: Applicants must be federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing, located in the greater Los Angeles area, and provide services within the Foundation's focus criteria. Applicants must submit proof of 501(c)(3) status, the preceding year's Form 990, W-9, audited financial statements, an organizational budget, and a mission and program summary. Priority is given to organizations offering professional case management, job training, services supporting independent living for seniors, financial literacy or self-sufficiency programs, services benefiting former Times Mirror employees and retirees, and established Family Self-Sufficiency Initiative partners. Capital projects, medical institutions, education institutions or scholarships, housing developments, and organizations outside the priority service areas are not funded.

Deadline: Applications are accepted annually from May 1 through June 30. Applications are reviewed and presented to the Board in October, with decisions communicated in late October.