Pfaffinger Foundation
Accepts applications
Pfaffinger Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $643,975. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$643,975
- Assets$91.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 37 | $89.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 33 | $91.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pfaffinger Foundation Attn Sally Me 420 East Third Street Suite 1010, Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 680-7460 |
| What to submit | See website: https://pfoundation.org/ |
| Deadlines | Yes. See website: https://pfoundation.org/ yes. See website: https://pfoundation.org/ |
| Restrictions | Yes. See website: https://pfoundation.org/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pfaffinger Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $3.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $643,975 | |
| Individual | $407,209 | |
| Individual | $383,651 | |
| Individual | $305,928 | |
| Individual | $178,088 | |
| Individual | Rest and convalescent home expenses | $173,590 |
| Individual | Funeral expenses | $111,342 |
| Family Self Sufficiency Program | Miscellaneous living expenses | $94,888 |
| Individual | $44,000 | |
| All Peoples Community Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Coalition for Responsible Community Development | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Conservation Corps of Long Beach | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Epidaurus DBA Amity Foundation | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Helpline Youth Counseling | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General operating support | $40,000 |
| JVS Socal | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General operating support | $40,000 |
| LTSC Community Development Corporation | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Maps Charities | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Long Beach | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Meet Each Need With Dignity | General operating support | $40,000 |
| One Voice | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Onegeneration | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Safe Parking la | General operating support | $40,000 |
| St Joseph Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| St Vincent Senior Citizen N | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Upward Bound House | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Wise & Healthy Aging | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Individual | Hospital expenses | $22,516 |
| 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Melvin-Pick
- Roger W Smith
- Kristal Miranda
- Mike Udovic
Questions people ask
Does Pfaffinger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Yes. See website: https://pfoundation.org/ yes. See website: https://pfoundation.org/.
How much does Pfaffinger Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Pfaffinger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sally Melvin-Pick (President & Ceo), Roger W Smith (Chair of the Board), Kristal Miranda (Chief Financial Officer) and Mike Udovic (Director).
What does Pfaffinger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, seniors and food and hunger.