Durfee Foundation
Accepts applications
Durfee Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $16,848 and the largest $120,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$16,848
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$60.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 28 | $56.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 67 | $60.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maria Guadalupe Cabildo 700 S Flower St Suite 560, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 899-5120 |
| What to submit | Letter form - go to https://durfee.org/ |
| Restrictions | Go to https://durfee.org/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Durfee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | $1.6 million |
| Hawaii | 3 | $2,371 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,116 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $375 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $275 |
| Ohio | 1 | $270 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| Missouri | 1 | $115 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Lark award | $120,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Trust-based philanthropy | $100,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Nonprofit sustainability initiative | $100,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Stanton fellowship | $70,282 |
| Coalition for Clean Air | Sabbatical grant | $60,000 |
| Food Forward | Sabbatical grant | $60,000 |
| Strategic Actions for A Just Economy (Saje) | Sabbatical grant | $60,000 |
| The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health | Sabbatical grant | $60,000 |
| Comunidades Indigenas En Liderazgo | Sabbatical grant | $56,160 |
| Meztli Projects | Stanton fellowship | $50,188 |
| Allies for Every Child | Sabbatical grant | $50,000 |
| Fulcrum Arts | Springboard fund | $50,000 |
| Haven Hills Inc | Sabbatical grant | $50,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | Stanton fellowship | $46,271 |
| Concerned Citizens Community Involvement | Springboard fund | $45,000 |
| Mockingbird Incubator | Springboard fund | $45,000 |
| The Watts of Power Foundation Corp | Springboard fund | $45,000 |
| Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy | Springboard fund | $45,000 |
| Amity Foundation | Stanton fellowship | $37,500 |
| Better Youth Inc | Lark award | $30,000 |
| College Access Plan | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Cooperation la | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Diy Girls | Lark award | $30,000 |
| East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Forgotten Children Inc | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Gente Organizada | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Mujeres de la Tierra | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Open Paths Counseling Center | Lark award | $30,000 |
| South Asian Network | Lark award | $30,000 |
| United Cambodian Community | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Women's Center for Creative Work | Lark award | $30,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment | Pass the baton exhibition | $25,000 |
| California Association of Nonprofits | General operating | $16,848 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management | General operating | $16,848 |
| Museum of Jurassic Technology | Matching gift program | $2,500 |
| Women Cross DMZ | Matching gift program | $2,000 |
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | Matching gift program | $1,500 |
| La Compost | Matching gift program | $1,400 |
| A Little Help | Matching gift program | $1,038 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Avery
- Robert Sainz
- Diana McKee
- Halina Avery
- Sandra Byrant
- Paulina Daniels
- Douglas Newkirk
- Michael Newkirk
- Claire Peeps
Questions people ask
Does Durfee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Durfee Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $16,848.
Who runs Durfee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Theodore Avery (President), Robert Sainz (Vice President), Diana McKee (Secretary) and Halina Avery (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Durfee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.