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California Community Foundation (CA)
The California Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Los Angeles. It has been an advocate in the region since 1915.
The community foundation envisions a Los Angeles County made up of safe, thriving, and diverse community. Their mission is to strengthen Los Angeles communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement.
The foundation is committed to increasing donor engagement and philanthropic dollars; strengthening the nonprofit sectors in LA; contributing to positive social change; and demonstrating operational efficiency.
Web Address
www.calfund.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/calfund
YouTube - www.youtube.com/calfundtv
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/calfund/
Blog - www.givinginla.org/
Twitter - @calfund
The community foundation envisions a Los Angeles County made up of safe, thriving, and diverse community. Their mission is to strengthen Los Angeles communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement.
The foundation is committed to increasing donor engagement and philanthropic dollars; strengthening the nonprofit sectors in LA; contributing to positive social change; and demonstrating operational efficiency.
Web Address
www.calfund.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/calfund
YouTube - www.youtube.com/calfundtv
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/calfund/
Blog - www.givinginla.org/
Twitter - @calfund
Recent News from California Community Foundation
Animation Industry Leaders Join the la Wildfire Relief Effort
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Mattel Children's Foundation
Disney has pledged a total of US$15 million to relief and rebuilding efforts.Mattel Children's Foundation is donating to campaigns led by The Salvation Army, Good+Foundation and Baby2Baby.Moose Toys,...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Mattel Children's Foundation
Disney has pledged a total of US$15 million to relief and rebuilding efforts.Mattel Children's Foundation is donating to campaigns led by The Salvation Army, Good+Foundation and Baby2Baby.Moose Toys,...more
Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Donate $500K For L.A. Fire Relief
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation
Metallica's philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), is donating a combined total of $500,000 to two key efforts.If you can, consider helping out by donating to the Pas Pasadena...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation
Metallica's philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), is donating a combined total of $500,000 to two key efforts.If you can, consider helping out by donating to the Pas Pasadena...more
Eva Longoria Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Eva Longoria Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief.With support from the Courage and Civility Award, the funds will be distributed to the Latino community Foundation.The funds will also...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Eva Longoria Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief.With support from the Courage and Civility Award, the funds will be distributed to the Latino community Foundation.The funds will also...more
How to Help: Los Angeles Fires
Foundation: California Community Foundation
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Foundation: California Community Foundation
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Q+A: Santana Talks California Community Foundation
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Miguel Santana was named chief executive of the California Community Foundation in late 2023.He is tasked with overseeing a budget of $2.3 billion in assets and an organization that partners with...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation
Miguel Santana was named chief executive of the California Community Foundation in late 2023.He is tasked with overseeing a budget of $2.3 billion in assets and an organization that partners with...more
Community Groups Provide Relief As la Staggers From Wildfire Emergency
Foundation: California Community Foundation
As California state and federal agencies lag in their response to the widespread wildfires that erupted this week in Los Angeles, a network of grassroots organizations and small businesses have...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
As California state and federal agencies lag in their response to the widespread wildfires that erupted this week in Los Angeles, a network of grassroots organizations and small businesses have...more
Palisades Fire Update and Resources: Jan. 11 At 5 P.M.
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Structures Damaged or Destroyed: Over 5,000, including 426 confirmed homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.Services include: missing persons reports (LAPD on-site) Assistance from the American Red...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Structures Damaged or Destroyed: Over 5,000, including 426 confirmed homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.Services include: missing persons reports (LAPD on-site) Assistance from the American Red...more
Celebrating Impact: San Diego Foundation's Top 10 Stories of 2024
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
SDF also developed a research report in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center to better understand economic mobility and generational wealth among San Diego's Latino...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
SDF also developed a research report in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center to better understand economic mobility and generational wealth among San Diego's Latino...more
Housing for All: Philanthropies, Nonprofits Look to Get People Off the Streets
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Police in Los Angeles cleared out an encampment of homeless people in the city's Venice Beach last week, but not before one of the area's most well-known residents made a public plea for...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Police in Los Angeles cleared out an encampment of homeless people in the city's Venice Beach last week, but not before one of the area's most well-known residents made a public plea for...more
Ramona Community Foundation Grants $57,500 to Local Nonprofits to Build a More Vibrant ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
"From books to food to access to healthcare, [Ramona Community Foundation] has selected 15 nonprofits committed to improving the lives of Ramona residents of all ages," board chair Robert Krysak...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
"From books to food to access to healthcare, [Ramona Community Foundation] has selected 15 nonprofits committed to improving the lives of Ramona residents of all ages," board chair Robert Krysak...more
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