Nonprofits›Southern California Grantmakers
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Southern California Grantmakers
LOS ANGELES, CA
Total revenue
$27.0M
Total expenses
$36.6M
Net assets
$29.2M
Grants received
$68.4M
581 grants
EIN
952831058
Tax year
2024
Mission
Support and advance effective, responsible grantmaking for the public good in southern california.
Programs
1 program
Conferences: comprehensive, focused convenings to increase the effectiveness of philanthropic organizations and provide specific issue area trends and best practices.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Contributions & grants$25.7M
Program service revenue$1.1M
Investment income$191K
Other revenue—
Total revenue$27.0M
Expenses
Grants paid$5.5M
Salaries & benefits$4.8M
Fundraising$660K
Other expenses$26.2M
Total expenses$36.6M
Total assets$35.3M
Net assets$29.2M
People
26 listed
NameRoleCompensation
CHRISTINE ESSEL
PRESIDENT & CEO
Board
$347K
40 hrs/wk
JAMES ALVA
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
CONNIE ARCHBOLD ROBINSON
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
ALEX JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
RAUL BUSTILLOS
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
CHRISSIE CASTRO
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
SHAHEEN KASSIM-LAKHA
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
SHAWN KRAVICH
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
SUMMER MOORE
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
GABRIELA ROBLES
BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/24)
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JEANNE SAKAMOTO
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JONATHAN SCHREIBER
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JOE WOMAC
BOARD MEMBER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
ADRIENNE WITTENBERG
TREASURER
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
ANGEL ROBERSON DANIELS
CO-CHAIR
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
SHANE GOLDSMITH
CO-CHAIR
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JOANNA JACKSON
SECRETARY
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
MARSHA BONNER
CO-CHAIR (THRU 05/24)
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
CONNIE MALLOY
SECRETARY (THRU 12/24)
Board
—
0.5 hrs/wk
KAREN FREEMAN
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Staff
$200K
40 hrs/wk
AMBER MARTINEZ
VP, MEMBERSHIP & SUSTAINABILTY
Staff
$175K
40 hrs/wk
TULY MARTINEZ
SENIOR VP, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS
Staff
$172K
40 hrs/wk
ANN ESTEBAN
VP, FINANCE
Staff
$140K
40 hrs/wk
KAMERON GREEN
VP, PROF LEARNING & FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
Staff
$134K
40 hrs/wk
EDUARDO GONZALEZ
VP, KNOWLEDGE & COMMUNICATIONS
Staff
$124K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
WATSON CONSULTING GROUP
DEVELOPMENT OF INITIATIVES
GOOD RIVER CAPITAL LLC
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BIG ORANGE SPLOT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CLAN MEDIA LLC
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES INC
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Grants received
Showing 200 of 581
FromAmountPurposeYear
$275K
INLAND EMPIRE FUNDERS ALLIANCE - SUPPORTING MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEALTH
2024
$200K
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING AND EXECUTIVE TRANSITION
2024
$200K
PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT A GUARANTEED INCOME (GI) PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
2024
$50K
TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
2024
$50K
BOOSTING NON-PROFIT REPORTING OF DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TO TRACK PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING OF BIPOC-LED ORGANIZATIONS
2024
$50K
FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE FUNDERS ALLIANCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT POOLED FUND PROJECT TO SUPPORT GRANTS FOR INLAND EMPIRE NONPROFITS FOR VOTER ENGAGEMENT IN THE REGION.
2024
$44K
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY - INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE INITIATIVES
2024
$35K
General operating support, center for strategic partnership
2024
$25K
OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
2024
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS' MISSION TO SUPPORT CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIONS THAT TRANSFORM LOS ANGELES COUNTY SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.
2024
$10K
TO SUPPORT A STRATEGIC RETREAT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' INTERDEPARTMENTAL PREVENTION COMMITTEE
2024
$5K
Center for Strategic Partnerships - Prevention and Promotion Stipends Fund for those with Lived Experiences
2024
$3K
FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO SCG'S 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DOWNTOWN LA.
2024
$3K
FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO SCG'S 2024 FAMILY PHILANTHROPY CONFERENCE.
2024
$1M
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO LAUNCH A POOLED PHILANTHROPIC FUND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PILOT PROJECTS FOCUSED ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
2023
$907K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO LAUNCH A POOLED PHILANTHROPIC FUND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PILOT PROJECTS FOCUSED ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
2023
$560K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY'S EFFORTS TO REFORM THE YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM
2023
$550K
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT TO SUPPORT A GUARANTEED INCOME (GI) PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE 1000 PEOPLE WITH $1000 A MONTH FOR THREE YEARS, PROVIDING A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE HOW GUARANTEED INCOME COULD MITIGATE POVERTY AND RACIAL WEALTH GAPS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND NATIONWIDE.
2023
$503K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT NON CASH GRANT DATE: 12/31/2023 COST BASIS: 154,931 FMV: 502,717
2023
$460K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPDATED HOMELESSNESS FUNDING STREAM ANALYSIS
2023
$353K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT CHILD WELFARE-INVOLVED YOUTH TO ACCESS QUALITY PERMANENT HOUSING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HOMELESS SERVICES AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS
2023
$300K
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY: TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND PRACTICE INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTS.
2023
$275K
TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS EXPERTISE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE, TO ENHANCE THE USE OF MEANINGFUL METRICS TO DRIVE EQUITABLE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
2023
$255K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT THE FOSTER TOGETHER NETWORK, AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY HOME-BASED CARE, MENTORING, AND YOUTH ADVOCACY WITHIN THE LA COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
2023
$250K
OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE BRIDGE SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP PILOT FOR YOUTH EXITING FOSTER CARE
2023
$200K
BLACK EQUITY COLLECTIVE - ASSESSING HEALTH OF BLACK CALIFORNIA: TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO SURFACE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUES IMPACTING UNDERSERVED BLACK COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA.
2023
$200K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT MOBILIZES PHILANTHROPY TOWARDS HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIANS.
2023
$200K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT MOBILIZES PHILANTHROPY TOWARDS HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIANS.
2023
$180K
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - MANDATED SUPPORT WORK
2023
$150K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO EVALUATE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES' THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGEMENT PILOT FOR YOUTH IN ITS GENERAL RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK PROGRAM
2023
$150K
BLACK EQUITY COLLECTIVE - SUPPORTING RACIAL JUSTICE AND HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF BLACK POWER-BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIMING TO INCREASE INVESTMENTS AND SUPPORTS IN BUILDING BLACK POWER TO ADDRESS RACISM, ADVANCE EQUITY AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH.
2023
$120K
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY - INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE INITIATIVES
2023
$100K
TO SUPPORT REGIONAL LEARNING RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF PERMANENT HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
2023
$100K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY AT THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
2023
$75K
TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS PROJECT GRANTS - 1. MANDATED SUPPORTER INITIATIVE AND 2. FOSTER YOUTH HOUSING FINANCE PROJECT
2023
$75K
INLAND EMPIRE FUNDERS ALLIANCE - PROMOTING NONPROFIT HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY: TO ENSURE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR BY DEEPENING PHILANTHROPIC UNDERSTANDING OF SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES, POWER-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED INVESTMENTS AND RESOURCES THAT WILL EXPAND SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO RESIDENTS OF SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES.
2023
$28K
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REPORT RELATED TO ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THE LOS ANGELES DELEGATION VISIT TO VIENNA
2023
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
2023
$25K
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LATINX IN PHILANTHROPY - UPLIFTING IMMIGRANT HEALTH: TO DEVELOP AND HOST A LEARNING SERIES THAT WILL UPLIFT THE UNIQUE HISTORY, NEEDS AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
2023
$25K
INLAND EMPIRE FUNDERS ALLIANCE - ADVANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH: TO SUPPORT CIVIC EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IN SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF A COLLABORATIVE GRANTMAKING INITIATIVE.
2023
$25K
OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
2023
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION AGE YOUTH SCALING HOUSING INITIATIVE
2023
$20K
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - HEALING COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE: TO PROVIDE HEALING SPACES AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE IN BLACK AND LATINO COMMUNITIES ACROSS LOS ANGELES
2023
$17K
2023 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIANS.
2023
$15K
TO SUPPORT "LEARNING FROM THE PAST," THE CHILDRENS PLANNING COUNCIL ARCHIVE PROJECT
2023
$3K
TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY LEVEL SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
2023
$705K
FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, A PROJECT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS, TO SUPPORT THE FOSTER TOGETHER NETWORK, AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY HOME-BASED CARE, MENTORING, AND YOUTH ADVOCACY WITHIN THE LA COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION
2022
$500K
FOR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR A THREE-YEAR GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM TO EXPLORE IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
2022
Funded by
$68.4M from 129 funders · 581 grants · 2016–2024
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
$7.8M · 35 grants · 2020–2023
The California Endowment
$7.7M · 54 grants · 2017–2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$7.0M · 4 grants · 2020–2024
California Community Foundation
$6.1M · 6 grants · 2017–2023
Weingart Foundation
$4.6M · 25 grants · 2020–2023
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
$4.5M · 5 grants · 2019–2023
The Ralph M Parsons Foundation
$2.1M · 35 grants · 2018–2024
WK Kellogg Foundation
$1.9M · 3 grants · 2017–2020
Details
EIN952831058
NTEE codeT50Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1983-03
Formed1973
Employees34
Volunteers16