LLWW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LLWW Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$38.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $842,834 the year before.
55% 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 | $842,834 | 21 | $32.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 23 | $38.5 million |
How to apply
LLWW 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 LLWW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $446,000 |
| New York | 6 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Expanding the ccs bard library and archives | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis | California state summer school for mathematics and science (cosmos) current use student financial aid. | $102,000 |
| Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Ccs endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) | To support the exhibition ed ruscha / now then. | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Sbmnh 2024 programs | $50,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc | Motivational reading program | $50,000 |
| California Heritage Museum | 2024 california heritage museum programs | $50,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Upgrade & ada compliance in godric grove | $50,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc DBA Aspen Music Festival and School | Scholarships for talented music students from california | $30,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | $10k annual fund/$10k education fund | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | High school wellbeing centers and education and outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center Inc | In support of the moma ps1 gala, in honor of kathy halbreich | $10,000 |
| Caribou Historical Society | Maintenance of the whittier memorial museum in memory of max whitter | $10,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Sarah kaizar: rare air exhibition | $10,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | In support of two hammer artists | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders New York City Inc (Caringkind) | Alzheimer programs and research, in honor of kiki hartig | $5,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | In support of the behavioral health care program | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles Countythe Music Center | Student arts learning program | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Los Angeles | In support of the 2024 annual giving campaign | $1,000 |
| The Colleagues | 2024 holiday fund | $1,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation of So Ca | To support cardiovascular research | $500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | To support the give a child a book program | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura-Lee W Woods
- Linda J Blinkenberg
- Kristina Hernandez
- Greg E Custer
Questions people ask
Does LLWW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LLWW Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs LLWW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura-Lee W Woods (President/Director), Linda J Blinkenberg (Vice President/Director), Kristina Hernandez (Secretary) and Greg E Custer (Cfo/Director).
What does LLWW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.