Red Leaf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Red Leaf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $306,200 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$306,200
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $181,560 the year before.
74% of its 2025 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 | $253,815 | 24 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $181,560 | 22 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $306,200 | 39 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Red Leaf Family 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 Red Leaf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $215,500 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $19,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altamed Foundation | American mexican leadership fund | $20,000 |
| California Latinas for Reproductive Justice | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Medical Students for Choice | General operating support | $15,000 |
| National Day Laborers Organizing Network | Immigrant fire relief fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (Ppla) | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wraap | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Laane | General operating support & know your rights program | $11,500 |
| Breannan Center for Justice | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chirla | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (Cast) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| College Match | General operationg support | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Dowtown Womens Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Idepsca | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Public Press | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Native Public Media | General operating support | $10,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pico California | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica | General operating | $10,000 |
| Antaeus Theatre | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Child life program | $5,000 |
| Citizen University | General opertating support | $5,000 |
| Focused Philantrophy | Vision to learn | $5,000 |
| Hobart & William Smith Colleges | Hobart rowing fund | $5,000 |
| PBS Socal | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Reed College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Friends Meeting | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Social and Public Art Resource Center | The great wall of los angeles | $5,000 |
| Cielo | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Fund x | $2,500 |
| Rodel Foundation | Fellowship | $2,000 |
| Exponent Philantrophy | General operating support | $1,700 |
| Watch Duty | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Los Angeles | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Iwmf International | General operating support | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Augustine by the Sea | Baroque collegium | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Boldt
- Glen Boldt
- Sukey Garcetti
- Gilbert Garcetti
Questions people ask
Does Red Leaf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red Leaf Family Foundation give?
$306,200 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Red Leaf Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana Boldt (President), Glen Boldt (Secretary), Sukey Garcetti (Treasurer) and Gilbert Garcetti (Director).
What does Red Leaf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.