Laguna Beach Community Foundation
Laguna Beach, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-6390272
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Laguna Beach, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-6390272
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Laguna Beach area. In 2023, it distributed a total of $612.1K across 120 grantees. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with grants made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Laguna Beach Community Foundation strengthens our community by encouraging philanthropy. We provide expertise and resources to assist local charities, connect donor passions with nonprofit needs, and work with local professional advisors in assisting their clients in giving now and beyond their lifetimes with a legacy gift.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Laguna Beach, CA
$3.7M
24%

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAGUNA BEACH
Laguna Beach, CA
$3.2M
20%
POMONA COLLEGE
CLAREMONT, CA
$1.5M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$8.9K
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 Laguna Beach Community Foundation?
No. Laguna Beach Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Laguna Beach Community Foundation give?
Laguna Beach Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and New York. 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 Laguna Beach Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Laguna Beach Community Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,850. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Laguna Beach Community Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Laguna Beach Community Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $612 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Laguna Beach Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2023, Laguna Beach Community Foundation awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAGUNA BEACH, and POMONA COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Laguna Beach Community Foundation?
Laguna Beach Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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