Joseph Drown Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph Drown Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.2 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.0 million | 82 | $94.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 91 | $94.8 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 98 | $103 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alyssa Santino President of Program 2934 1/2 Beverly Glen Circle 714, Los Angeles, CA 90077 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 277-4488 |
| What to submit | Proposals should include: a letter with information about both the organization as a whole and project in particular; a 501(c)(3) tax determination letter from the IRS; a budget for both the organization as a whole and the project in particular; the most recent audited financial statements; a copy of the most recent 990 filed with the IRS; and a list of the current board of directors. Any additional materials, such as annual report, may be attached. Proposals should be submitted online at www.jdrown.org. |
| Deadlines | January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 for board meeting in second month following deadline. |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally does not provide funds to individuals, endowments, capital campaigns or building funds. The foundation generally does not underwrite annual meetings, conferences or special events, nor does it fund religious programs or purchase tickets to fundraising events. Most of the foundation's grantmaking is limited to programs or organizations within the los angeles area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joseph Drown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 92 | $5.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $80,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sense Media | Operating support & la education support | $300,000 |
| Edvoice Institute for Research & Education | Operating support | $250,000 |
| La Promise Fund | Westbrook academy project | $250,000 |
| The Seed School of Los Angeles County | Operating support | $200,000 |
| Equitas Academy Charter Schools | Operating support | $175,000 |
| KIPP Socal Public Schools | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Ednovate Inc | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission | Champion la | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Success for All Foundation Inc | Los angeles solidarity schools initiative | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Education programs support | $100,000 |
| Avalon-Carver Community Center | Mobile STEM labs | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles | Operating support | $80,000 |
| College Track | Operating support los angeles | $80,000 |
| Friends of Gala | Operating support for girls academic leadership academy | $80,000 |
| Green Dot Public Schools | Operating support | $80,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California | Operating support | $80,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Promesa community schools and impacto | $80,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Operating support los angeles | $80,000 |
| Think Together | Orenda education la county | $80,000 |
| Wish Charter Schools | Operating support | $80,000 |
| After-School All-Stars Los Angeles | Operating support | $60,000 |
| California Charter Schools Association | Operating support | $60,000 |
| Campbell Hall | Public partnership programs | $60,000 |
| City Year Inc | Operating support los angeles | $60,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles | Operating support | $60,000 |
| Advancement Through Opportunity & Knowledge Inc | Children youth and family collaborative | $50,000 |
| Blueprint | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Center for Powerful Public Schools | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Partners | Southern california college attainment network | $50,000 |
| Educare Foundation | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Ground Education | Eco-steam school garden program | $50,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Financial aid | $50,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth | College & career success program | $50,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Operating support | $50,000 |
| La Coalition for Excellent Public Schools | Operating support | $50,000 |
| La's Best | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Student zones | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation | Education programs | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nadine Bell
- Marlene Canter
- Eric Fleiss
- Jean Kaplan
- Deborah Krakow
- Wendy Wachtell
- Ann Miller
- Alyssa Santino
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Drown Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 for board meeting in second month following deadline.
How much does Joseph Drown Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Joseph Drown Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nadine Bell (Director), Marlene Canter (Director), Eric Fleiss (Treasurer, Director) and Jean Kaplan (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph Drown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.