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.



    

Recent News from California Community Foundation


William Lautman of Nexus Health Capital Announces Expansion of Corporate Social ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation

... announces contributions to Wildland Firefighter Foundation, The California Community Foundation, and United Way of Northern California, in...more

Stockton Adopts Post-Bankruptcy Campaign to Raise Philanthropic Dollars
Foundation: California Community Foundation

Moses Zapien, the president of the local Community Foundation of San Joaquin, is optimistic, saying he's “been approached by a number...more

New Director at Pasadena's Armory Center Seeks to Impact Community Through Art
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ford Foundation

“I've worked for the Ford Foundation and the L.A. County Arts Commission and the California Community Foundation.” Ito said she has no...more

Four Finalists Named for ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Awards
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment

... leveraged with an $18 million combined investment from Metro, the California Community Foundation, the California Endowment, and the...more

Study: Some Solano, Napa sub-populations may be under-counted in 2020 Census
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment

Supported with funding from the California Community Foundation, the California Endowment, the California Health Care Foundation, and...more

LA Unified School District Launches Fund for Equity and Excellence
Foundation: California Community Foundation

The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced the launch of a $3 million fund that will pool philanthropic resources in support of its students, teachers, and families. The Fund for Equity...more

Outside funders give LA Unified under new Supt. Beutner a $3 million vote of confidence
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment, Weingart Foundation

The funds will be administered by the California Community Foundation, which is one of the donors, and the group Southern California...more

New Education Fund for LAUSD Aims to Improve Student Performance
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment

The initial funding partners include the Ballmer Group, California Community Foundation, California Endowment, The Eli and Edythe...more

'Not all machines are evil,' and other thoughts on California's changing economy
Foundation: California Community Foundation

Antonia Hernandez, President and CEO of California Community Foundation. “Invest more in community colleges, reform outdated...more

Leslie A. Ito Named New Executive Director of Armory Center for the Arts
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Ford Foundation

Leslie A. Ito Named New Executive Director of Armory Center for the Arts ... Prior to her tenure at JACCC, Ms. Ito was Program Director for Arts and Health at the California ... Foundation, and...more



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