Pasadena Community Foundation
Pasadena, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-0253310
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Pasadena, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-0253310
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Pasadena Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional support in New York and Virginia. With a total of $8.5 million in grants paid to 610 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) strives to improve and enrich lives of people in the greater Pasadena area through: the establishment and management of charitable funds with an emphasis on permanently endowed funds that benefit the local community, providing grants and services to non-profits, working with donors and engaging in community partnerships.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Southern California
$6.4M
9%
Pasadena Hospital Association Ltd
$2.9M
4%
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD
$2.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
206
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Pasadena Community Foundation?
No. Pasadena Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Pasadena Community Foundation give?
Pasadena Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Pasadena Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Pasadena Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Pasadena Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Pasadena Community Foundation awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $8.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Pasadena Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Pasadena Community Foundation awarded grants to about 610 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Southern California, Pasadena Hospital Association Ltd, and BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Pasadena Community Foundation?
Pasadena Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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