Caa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caa Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $708,392 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $324,054. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$708,392
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$324,054
- Assets$886,195
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2023 was up from $639,580 the year before.
47% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $639,580 | 37 | $725,330 |
| 2023 | $708,392 | 19 | $886,195 |
How to apply
Caa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Caa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $666,863 |
| New York | 3 | $17,223 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $13,032 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,274 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General operating support | $324,054 |
| Communities in Schools of los angeles | General operating support | $162,400 |
| One Voice | General operating support | $62,966 |
| Lift Inc | General operating support | $61,535 |
| Step Up Women's Network | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Center for Black Educator Development | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Center for Scholars & Storytellers | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Music Sustainability Alliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | General operating support | $1,982 |
| Common Goal USA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | General operating support | $1,274 |
| W O Smith Nashville Community Music School | General operating support | $1,050 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | General operating support | $723 |
| Rainbow Book Bus Foundation | General operating support | $506 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General operating support | $402 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Lovett
- Michelle Kydd Lee
- Yali Margalit
Questions people ask
Does Caa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caa Foundation give?
$708,392 in tax year 2023, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Caa Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Richard Lovett (President/Director), Michelle Kydd Lee (Secretary/Director) and Yali Margalit (Cfo/Director).
What does Caa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.