The mission of the Griffith Observatory Foundation is to support and promote Griffith Observatory as a home for science literacy, education, and public astronomy through resource development and advocacy in partnership with the community.
$853K
$2.4M
$2M
$2.4M
Most grants fall between $1.1M and $1.1M, with a median of $1.1M.
25th Percentile
$1.1M
Median
$1.1M
75th Percentile
$1.1M
JULIE LACOUTURE
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2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $852,653In-kind: project expenses and staff support | 2026 | PROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, ENSURING IT REMAINS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION. |
| CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,120,964 | 2025 | PROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, ENSURING IT REMAINS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION. |
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
$852,653In-kind: project expenses and staff supportPROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, ENSURING IT REMAINS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
$1,120,964PROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, ENSURING IT REMAINS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION.