The Friars Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 95-6047586 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$281K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva Family and Childrens Service | Los Angeles, CA | Support for human service for foster children | $50,000 |
| Path (People Assisting the Homeless) | Los Angeles, CA | Support for homeless services and education | $30,000 |
| SC LAMP-South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project | Los Angeles, CA | Support for educational programs | $20,000 |
| Harmony Project | Los Angeles, CA | Support for music education programs | $15,000 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Support for community heathcare | $15,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services | $12,500 |
| St Francis Center | Lynwood, CA | Support for social services and food distribution | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services (Sova) | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services and food distributions | $10,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Support for educational programs and mentors | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services | $10,000 |
| Casa - Court Appointed Special Advocates | Monterey Park, CA | Support for social services | $10,000 |
| Variety Boys & Girls Club | Los Angeles, CA | Support for after school education programs | $7,500 |
| Beverly Hills Police Association | Beverly Hills, CA | SUPPORT for social services | $6,500 |
| Opica - Optimistic People in a Caring Atmosphere | Los Angles, CA | Support for education and social services | $6,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Aqngeles, CA | Support for mental health education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Larc | Los Angeles, CA | Support for program services for developmentally disabled | $5,000 |
| Deaf West Theatre Co | Los Angeles, CA | Support for Performing Arts Programs for hearing impaired children | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Orchestra | Encino, CA | Support for arts and program services | $5,000 |
| Hear Center | Pasadena, CA | Support for health and medical services | $5,000 |
| Road Theatre Company | North Hollywood, CA | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Support for health and social services | $3,500 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | Support for arts and program services | $3,500 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center | Beverly Hills, CA | Support for the arts | $3,500 |
| Music Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support for arts and educational services | $3,500 |
| LA Music & Art School | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services | $3,500 |
| After-School All-Stars | Los Angeles, CA | SUPPORT FOR Children Services | $2,500 |
| Para Los Nios | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services | $2,500 |
| Sheriff's Youth Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | support for social services | $2,500 |
| 24Th Street Theatre Company | Los Angeles, CA | Support for the arts and program services | $2,500 |
| Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support for childrens services | $2,500 |
| Actors' Gang | Culver City, CA | Support for arts and program services | $2,500 |
| LA County Police Canine Association | santa monica, CA | Support for social services | $1,650 |
| Beverly Hills Firemen's Association | Beverly Hills, CA | Support for social services | $1,500 |
| Able Arts Works | Long Beach, CA | Support for social services | $1,500 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support for social services | $1,500 |
| The Jeffrey Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support for educational program services for children with disabilities | -$5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,150 | 37 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100342
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6047586
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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