LA84 Foundation
Accepts applications
LA84 Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$186 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
60% 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 | $4.2 million | 64 | $187 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 60 | $186 million |
How to apply
| Contact | LA84 Foundation 2141 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (323) 730-4600, grants@la84.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Please see website at www.la84.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What LA84 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 56 | $4.5 million |
| New York | 3 | $310,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $259,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation | Youth sports | $750,000 |
| Lausdbeyond the Bell | Youth sports | $300,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | Youth sports | $259,000 |
| La's Best Afterschool Enrichment Program | Youth sports | $250,000 |
| Playworks | Youth sports | $225,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation | Youth sports | $175,000 |
| Best Step Forward | Youth sports | $160,000 |
| Access Youth Academy | Youth sports | $150,000 |
| Students Run America DBA Students Run la | Youth sports | $150,000 |
| UP2US Sports | Youth sports | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Carson | Youth sports | $125,000 |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation | Youth sports | $125,000 |
| Street Soccer USA Inc | Youth sports | $125,000 |
| Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club | Youth sports | $100,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles (Hola) Youth Inc | Youth sports | $100,000 |
| Inter Tribal Sports | Youth sports | $100,000 |
| Rose Bowl Aquatics Center | Youth sports | $100,000 |
| Backcountry Communities Thriving | Youth sports | $95,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Whittier Inc | Youth sports | $80,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Youth sports | $75,000 |
| Antelope Valley Partners for Health | Youth sports | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc | Youth sports | $75,000 |
| California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) | Youth sports | $60,000 |
| City of El Centro | Youth sports | $60,000 |
| All Peoples Community Center | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Angel City Alliance | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Beat the Streets-Los Angeles Inc | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Sloane Stephens Foundation | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Thinkwatts Foundation | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Variety Boys and Girls Club | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Anaheim | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Interscholastic Youth Athletics | Youth sports | $40,000 |
| Girls on the Run Riverside County | Youth sports | $40,000 |
| Saint Sebastian Sports Project (SSSP) | Youth sports | $40,000 |
| The Mar Vista Family Center | Youth sports | $40,000 |
| Thruguidance | Youth sports | $40,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | Youth sports | $35,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Youth sports | $35,000 |
| Taking the Reins | Youth sports | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Renata Simril
- Marcia Suzuki
- William O'Brien
- Lisa Wehrly
- Joseph Lumarda
- Elizabeth Alexander
- Wendy Chang
- John Chavez
- Terry Feit
- Gina Galasso
- Jeffrey Glassman
- Robert Graziano
- Wendy Greuel
- Steve Kaplan
- Stephanie Quesada
Questions people ask
Does LA84 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please see website at www.la84.org.
How much does LA84 Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs LA84 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Renata Simril (President), Marcia Suzuki (Treasurer), William O'Brien (Chair) and Lisa Wehrly (Vice Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does LA84 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.