From public IRS filings
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
LOS ANGELES, CA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
SUPPORT AND ADVANCE EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIBLE GRANTMAKING FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$27M
Total expenses
$36.6M
Total assets
$35.3M
Program expense ratio
95%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
$65.8M in foundation grants on record from 122 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $10.1M | 44 |
| Weingart Foundation | $8M | 41 |
| California Community Foundation | $6.3M | 4 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $5.8M | 4 |
| California Endowment | $5.5M | 31 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $5M | 3 |
| James Irvine Foundation | $2.3M | 23 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.8M | 3 |
| California Wellness Foundation | $1.7M | 16 |
| Ccf Community Initiatives Fund | $1.7M | 3 |
Leadership
CHRISTINE ESSEL — PRESIDENT/CEO (Principal officer)
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