The Ahmanson Foundation (Los Angeles County, California)

 
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    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    The Ahmanson Foundation

    Summary

    The Ahmanson Foundation serves Los Angeles County by funding cultural projects in the arts and humanities, education at all levels, health care, programs related to homelessness and underserved populations as well as a wide range of human services.


    By supporting non-profit organizations that demonstrate sound fiscal management, efficient operation, and program integrity, the Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life and cultural legacy of the Los Angeles community.


    Currently the Foundation concentrates its funding on cultural projects supporting the arts, education at the collegiate and pre-collegiate levels, medicine and delivery of health care services, specialized library collections, programs related to homelessness and low-income populations, preservation of the environment, and a wide range of human service projects. The types of funding support common to these areas include:

    • Construction and renovations
    • Equipment and furnishings
    • Transportation vehicles
    • Technology and infrastructure
    • Software, books, supplies

    Simultaneously, the Foundation is particularly committed to the support of non-profit organizations and institutions which continually demonstrate sound fiscal management, responsibility to efficient operation, and program integrity.

     

    History of Funding

    The Ahmanson Foundation has given a total of $49,059,341 in grants in 2016. Recent awardees include: A Noise Within, A Place Called Home, AbilityFirst, Access Books, and the Agora Foundation. Previous grantees can be found at http://theahmansonfoundation.org/grants-search/.

    Additional Information

    Grants generally are not approved for:

    • Endowed chairs, fellowships, internships, exchanges, or individual scholarships
    • Annual campaigns or regular, ongoing operational support
    • Production of film, video or other media
    • Deficit financing, loans or debt reduction
    • Organizations that make grants to others
    • Traveling exhibits, performance underwriting, seminars, workshops, surveys, general research and development
    • Support of regional and national charities (specific diseases, national causes, etc.)
    • Fundraising or award events

    Contacts

    Grants Manager

    Grants Manager
    9215 Wilshire Blvd.
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5501
    (310) 278-0770
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations as defined in section 509(a) [includes churches, schools, hospitals, and other organizations that receive their public support primarily from gifts, grants and contributions from a broad group of people] of the U.S. Internal Revenue code and that are based in and serving Los Angeles County.


    Grants are not made:

    • To individuals
    • To religious organizations for sectarian or propagation of faith purposes
    • To institutions limiting their services to persons of a single religious sect or denomination
    • For propagandizing, influencing legislation and/or elections, or promoting voter registration
    • For political candidates, campaigns or organizations engaged in political activities or specific advocacy

    Deadline Details

    The Foundation accepts grant proposals throughout the year.


    Until further notice, the Foundation encourages organizations to submit Letters of Inquiry and Proposals by email to info@theahmansonfoundation.org.

    Award Details

    The Ahmanson Foundation looks at the amount needed for each specific proposal in terms of the scope of the work and expected outcomes. The Foundation rarely provides sole support for a project and prefers that the entire cost of the project be funded through multiple sources. The typical award amount ranges from $10,000 to $50,000. The Ahmanson Foundation awards approximately 450 grants yearly.

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