L L W W Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 95-3464689 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$886K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$38.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
34% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Expanding the ccs bard library and archives | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis | Davis, CA | California state summer school for mathematics and science (cosmos) current use student financial aid. | $102,000 |
| Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Ccs endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) | Los Angeles, CA | To support the exhibition ed ruscha / now then. | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | Sbmnh 2024 programs | $50,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Motivational reading program | $50,000 |
| California Heritage Museum | Santa Monica, CA | 2024 california heritage museum programs | $50,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Upgrade & ada compliance in godric grove | $50,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc Dba Aspen Music Festival and School | Aspen, CO | Scholarships for talented music students from california | $30,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | $10K annual fund/$10k education fund | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | High school wellbeing centers and education and outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ps1 Contemporary Art Center Inc | Long Island City, NY | In support of the moma ps1 gala, in honor of kathy halbreich | $10,000 |
| Caribou Historical Society | Caribou, ME | Maintenance of the whittier memorial museum in memory of max whitter | $10,000 |
| Catalina Island Museum | Avalon, CA | Sarah kaizar: rare air exhibition | $10,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | In support of two hammer artists | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders New York City Inc (Caringkind) | New York City, NY | Alzheimer programs and research, in honor of kiki hartig | $5,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | In support of the behavioral health care program | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles Countythe Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Student arts learning program | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | In support of the 2024 annual giving campaign | $1,000 |
| The Colleagues | Santa Monica, CA | 2024 holiday fund | $1,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation of So Ca | Beverly Hills, CA | To support cardiovascular research | $500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To support the give a child a book program | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Expanding the ccs bard library and archives | $250,000 |
| Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Conditional kitp mitchel postdoctoral scholars career development | $100,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | In support of two hammer artists | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $886,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $923,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532809349100833
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3464689
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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