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Est.

1956

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Community Foundation of the Verdugos is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $351.4K in grants to 69 grantees, emphasizing its selective engagement with potential partners. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.

Mission Statement

GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Total Funding Given
$351.4K
2024
Grantees funded
69
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Edna Karinski
Board Member
S
Seok Jo
Board Member
M
Mary Bedrosian-Valencia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $351 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include The Film Music Foundation a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation, and THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BURBANK AND GREATER EAST VALLEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.