J L Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4129163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$56.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $102,305.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $500,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $247,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $204,026 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $151,049 |
| Learning Rights Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $131,111 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project Inc Dba Leap | Goleta, CA | General operating | $102,305 |
| Idyllwild Arts Foundation | Idyllwild, CA | General operating | $101,918 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General operating | $101,737 |
| Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $101,083 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Achievable Foundation | Culver City, CA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Independence House | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Calm Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale Association | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | General operating | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Maria, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Sansum Clinic | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| City Net | Anaheim, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,190,229 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,025,654 | 22 |
| 2022 | $1,837,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600719349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4129163
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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