Banc of California Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Ana, California · EIN 81-2984187 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded339
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$883K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRIS GARCIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 MACARTHUR PLACE, SANTA ANA CA 92707 |
| CHRIS.GARCIA@BANCOFCAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT AGREEMENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Diversity Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $100,000 |
| Affordable Housing Clearinghouse | Lake Forest, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $65,000 |
| Innovative Housing Opportunities | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $56,000 |
| USS Midway Museum | San diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles | Bellflower, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $50,000 |
| West Angeles Community Development Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $50,000 |
| Via Care | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $40,000 |
| Bresee | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $35,000 |
| Project Access Inc | Orange, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $34,250 |
| Easter Seals Southern California | Gardena, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $32,500 |
| IDEAL Community Development Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $30,000 |
| Mary Erickson Community Housing | Dana Point, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $30,000 |
| Oasis Center International | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $30,000 |
| Path | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $27,234 |
| Haven Neighborhood Services | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,500 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | New York City, NY | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $25,000 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Epicenter | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Central Coast | San Luis Obispo, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Jobs Vision Success Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| LISC San Diego | San Diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Nonprofit Corporation | San Luis Obispo, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Strive | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| THRIVE Community Land Trust | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Cary, NC | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Valley Economic Alliance | Sherman Oaks, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $25,000 |
| Ventura County Community Development | Oxnard, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Clearinghouse CDFI | Lake Forest, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Orange County Community Housing Corporation | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Taller San Jose Hope Builders | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $25,000 |
| Groundswell | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $22,000 |
| Housing CA | Sacramento, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $21,000 |
| Orange County United Way | Irvine, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $21,000 |
| African Leadership Group | Aurora, CO | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast | Irvine, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School | San diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| El Nido Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Inland Valley Hope Partners | Pomona, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| National Institute of Minority Economic Developmen | Durham, NC | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing | $20,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Polk Institute Foundation | Carson, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Microfinance | Denver, CO | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $20,000 |
| Templo Calvario Community Development Corporation | Santa Ana, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Youth Emerging Stronger | Irvine, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Accessity | San Diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $20,000 |
| Chicano Federation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $19,250 |
| Thomas House Family Shelter | Garden Grove, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $18,500 |
| Acorns to Oak Trees | Pala, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $18,000 |
| California Charter Schools Association | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $18,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | Lake Hughes, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $18,000 |
| African American Empowerment Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $15,000 |
| Armenian American Museum | Glendale, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $15,000 |
| Durham Children's Initiative | Durham, NC | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $15,000 |
| First Community Capital | Temecula, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support economic development programs | $15,000 |
| Hollywood Horse Charity Show | Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 339 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,228,002 | 339 |
| 2023 | $974,133 | 97 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349108773
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2984187
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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