COLBURN FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-4693145
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-4693145
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Colburn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $9.2 million across 109 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to explore the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE COLBURN SCHOOL
$39.3M
49%

LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
$9.6M
12%
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION
$8.6M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
102
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLBURN FOUNDATION?
Yes. COLBURN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does COLBURN FOUNDATION give?
COLBURN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 COLBURN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLBURN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLBURN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLBURN FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $9.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLBURN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLBURN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COLBURN SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY, and LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLBURN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting COLBURN FOUNDATION’s website.
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