UCLA FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2250801
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2250801
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

1945

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The UCLA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in California, Nevada, and New York, with total grants paid amounting to $417.3 million in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funding solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE UCLA FOUNDATION IS TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND MANAGE DONATED RESOURCES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UCLA.
Total Funding Given

$417.3M

2023
Grantees funded
206
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

58

Median 1st year grant
$50.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
John T Mapes
Board Member
L
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
Board Member
D
Dennis Keegan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UCLA FOUNDATION?
No. UCLA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UCLA FOUNDATION give?
UCLA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, 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 UCLA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UCLA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UCLA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, UCLA FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $417.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UCLA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UCLA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, OPPORTUNITY 180, and TEACH FOR ALL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UCLA FOUNDATION?
UCLA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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