The Friars Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Friars Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $281,150 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$281,150
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $220,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $220,000 | 35 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $281,150 | 36 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Friars Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Friars Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $286,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aviva Family and Childrens Service | Support for human service for foster children | $50,000 |
| Path (People Assisting the Homeless) | Support for homeless services and education | $30,000 |
| SC LAMP-South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project | Support for educational programs | $20,000 |
| Harmony Project | Support for music education programs | $15,000 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Support for community heathcare | $15,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support for social services | $12,500 |
| St Francis Center | Support for social services and food distribution | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services (Sova) | Support for social services and food distributions | $10,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Support for educational programs and mentors | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support for social services | $10,000 |
| Casa - Court Appointed Special Advocates | Support for social services | $10,000 |
| Variety Boys & Girls Club | Support for after school education programs | $7,500 |
| Beverly Hills Police Association | SUPPORT for social services | $6,500 |
| Opica - Optimistic People in A Caring Atmosphere | Support for education and social services | $6,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Support for mental health education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Larc | Support for program services for developmentally disabled | $5,000 |
| Deaf West Theatre Co | Support for Performing Arts Programs for hearing impaired children | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Orchestra | Support for arts and program services | $5,000 |
| Hear Center | Support for health and medical services | $5,000 |
| Road Theatre Company | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Support for health and social services | $3,500 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Support for arts and program services | $3,500 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center | Support for the arts | $3,500 |
| Music Center Foundation | Support for arts and educational services | $3,500 |
| LA Music & Art School | Support for social services | $3,500 |
| After-School All-Stars | SUPPORT FOR Children Services | $2,500 |
| Para Los Nios | Support for social services | $2,500 |
| Sheriff's Youth Foundation | support for social services | $2,500 |
| 24th Street Theatre Company | Support for the arts and program services | $2,500 |
| Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | Support for childrens services | $2,500 |
| Actors' Gang | Support for arts and program services | $2,500 |
| LA County Police Canine Association | Support for social services | $1,650 |
| Beverly Hills Firemen's Association | Support for social services | $1,500 |
| Able Arts Works | Support for social services | $1,500 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Support for social services | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn N Stambler
- Linda Schwartz
- Lenore Ross
- Margaret G GRAF
- Lissa Roth Harrison
- Lou Zigman
- Jay J Rakow
- David Felman
- Fran Zigman
Questions people ask
Does The Friars Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Friars Charitable Foundation give?
$281,150 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Friars Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marilyn N Stambler (President, Coo), Linda Schwartz (Trustee), Lenore Ross (Honorary Trustee) and Margaret G GRAF (Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Friars Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.