Chuck Lorre Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $37.5 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $11.6 million. 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$37.5 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$11.6 million
- Assets$260 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2023 was up from $19.3 million the year before.
44% 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 | $19.3 million | 63 | $225 million |
| 2023 | $37.5 million | 68 | $260 million |
How to apply
Chuck Lorre Family 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 Chuck Lorre Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57 | $34.7 million |
| New York | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Washington | 2 | $83,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $24,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai | General | $11.6 million |
| UCLA Development | Big bang theory scholarship fund and cardiology program | $6.3 million |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Latino & african american high school internship programchildren's orthopaedic center | $3.4 million |
| Venice Family Clinic | Robert levine health centerconstruction project at rose | $2.7 million |
| Donorschooseorg | General | $2.5 million |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $2.0 million |
| Trust for Public Land | Community and green schoolyards | $2.0 million |
| United Friends of the Children | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Young Eisner Scholars | Yes STEM programs and college STEM support | $793,606 |
| 9 Dots | Young sheldon STEM initiative grant | $763,750 |
| The Midnight Mission | Midnight mission's banquet of hope | $753,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | General | $600,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Annual gala fund | $500,000 |
| Just Keep Living Foundation | Stem initiative | $388,000 |
| Burbank Unified School District | Young sheldon STEM initiative | $345,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | General | $250,000 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation | Grammy signature schools program and grammy camp | $200,000 |
| One Voice | General fund | $150,000 |
| Chapman University | General | $140,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Big brothers big sisters women in entertainment scholarship | $140,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| A Sense of Hope | Asoh's scholarship program | $78,750 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General fund | $75,000 |
| Friends of Saban Community Clinic | 47th annual dinner gala | $55,400 |
| Project Angel Food | General | $51,000 |
| Clare Matrix | Women's program | $50,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz University Relations | Girls in engineering | $35,000 |
| Girls Inc of Los Angeles | General | $27,500 |
| Alexandria House | Summer camp program | $25,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Women's Guild | Women's guild annual gala fund | $25,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Permanent supportive housing (psh) program | $25,000 |
| Eleveate Hope | General | $25,000 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of America | In honor of folake olowofoyeku | $25,000 |
| Healing California | General | $25,000 |
| Lausd Education Foundation | Repair fund | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Academy | 2023 gala | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust | Garden apprenticeship program | $25,000 |
| MCC Theater | Music education | $25,000 |
| Musicares Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Path | Housing-focused programs | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Lorre
- Steven Gelon
- Trisha Cardoso
Questions people ask
Does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation give?
$37.5 million in tax year 2023, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Chuck Lorre Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Charles Lorre (Director & President), Steven Gelon (Director, Secretary & Cfo) and Trisha Cardoso (Director).
What does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.