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Archstone Foundation is a private corporation based in LONG BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $116.3M. Annual income is reported at $18.4M. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Archstone Foundation has made 439 grants totaling $11.6M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $6.9M in 2021 to $2.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $664K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 137 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Archstone Foundation operates an invitation-only grantmaking model, so cold applications are not accepted. The path to a grant begins with a relationship. Nonprofits should email archstone@archstone.org to introduce their work and request a conversation with a program officer. Frame the introduction around alignment with the foundation's two strategic aims: (1) mobilizing older adult voices and advocacy, or (2) strengthening organizational adaptability.
Given the foundation's deep JEDI commitment, organizations should lead with how their work centers racial equity and the needs of marginalized older adults — immigrants, LGBTQ+ seniors, low-income communities, and communities of color. Do not lead with service volume or reach; Archstone prioritizes equity and systems change over scale.
To maximize alignment: emphasize policy advocacy, coalition building, or organizational capacity work. Direct service-only organizations are lower priority unless they are explicitly building toward advocacy or systems change. Organizations building toward CalAIM participation (Enhanced Care Management providers) are currently in the grantmaking spotlight.
Subscribe to Archstone's newsletter and follow them on LinkedIn for RFP announcements. The next formal RFP window is expected summer 2026 for capacity-building grants.
Archstone Foundation has awarded over 1,250 grants totaling $130M+ since its 1985 founding — an average annual payout of roughly $3.2M–$4M. Grant sizes span $15,000 to $300,000, with a typical award of $50,000–$100,000 per year on multi-year terms.
Recent grant examples reveal clear patterns: - Capacity-building and infrastructure grants: $16,500–$75,000 (shorter term, organizational development focus) - CalAIM / Medi-Cal access grants: $75,000–$175,000 (18–24 months, health system navigation) - LGBTQ+ and equity-focused grants: up to $300,000 over 36 months (flagship partnerships) - Emergency/disaster response: $100,000 (one-time, e.g. LA wildfire response)
The foundation recently awarded $315,500 across eight organizations (December 2025) and $775,000 across five organizations (March 2025). This suggests 3–4 funding rounds per year, each ranging from $300K–$800K in total disbursements.
Multi-year commitments (18–36 months) are preferred over one-year grants. The foundation supports both general operating support and project-specific funding for organizations aligned with priority aims. Restricted grantmaking excludes capital campaigns, biomedical research, individual support, and any political activity.
| Foundation | Assets | Geography | Aging Focus | Grant Range | Access Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archstone Foundation | $116M | California | Older adults 60+, equity-focused | $15K–$300K | Invitation-only |
| The SCAN Foundation | ~$80M est. | California + National | Long-term services, home/community care, dual eligibles | $50K–$500K | Invitation + RFP |
| Metta Fund | ~$60M est. | San Francisco Bay Area | Older adults, end-of-life care | $25K–$200K | Letter of Inquiry |
| Gary and Mary West Foundation | ~$200M est. | San Diego + National | Aging in place, workforce, technology | $50K–$2M | Invitation-only |
| Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation | ~$150M est. | Southern California | Older adults, arts, health | $25K–$250K | Invitation-only |
| California Endowment | $4.1B | California statewide | Broad health equity (includes aging) | $100K–$5M | RFP + Invitation |
| Weingart Foundation | ~$800M | Southern California | Broad social justice (includes seniors) | $50K–$500K | Letter of Interest |
Archstone occupies a distinctive niche: the only California-focused foundation with aging as its sole mission, mid-tier asset base ($116M), and invitation-only access that rewards relationship-building. Compared to peers, Archstone offers smaller average grants but is more exclusively dedicated to elder care equity than broad-health funders like the California Endowment. Its JEDI-centered strategy distinguishes it from the more service-delivery-focused SCAN Foundation.
Archstone Foundation has been particularly active in 2025, signaling a strategic refresh following its 1985 founding:
December 2025 — Awarded $315,500 to eight organizations focused on older adult advocacy, technology infrastructure, and immigrant community outreach. Notable recipients: Affordable Living for the Aging ($50K), Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates ($50K), Korean Community Center of the East Bay ($50K), Alliance on Aging ($50K).
March 2025 — Awarded $775,000 to five organizations. Largest grant: SAGE received $300,000 over 36 months to expand LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for aging service providers nationwide. National Asian Pacific Center on Aging received $175,000 to build multilingual elder resource databases.
Wildfire Response 2025 — Awarded $100,000 to California Community Foundation for emergency assistance to older adults displaced by Los Angeles wildfires.
Strategic shift: The foundation is explicitly supporting organizations transitioning to CalAIM Enhanced Care Management (ECM) provider status — a California Medi-Cal program redesign. Two 2025 grants (Alzheimer's LA and Korean Community Center of the East Bay) directly funded ECM infrastructure. This signals a major near-term funding priority for the 2026 grantmaking cycle.
Upcoming: Capacity-building RFP expected summer 2026. Organizations should prepare now — subscribe to newsletter at archstone.org for announcement.
1. Build a relationship first. Email archstone@archstone.org with a brief, compelling introduction to your work before any formal ask. Reference their two strategic aims explicitly and explain which one your organization advances.
2. Lead with equity. Every communication should center the specific marginalized older adult population you serve — name the racial, ethnic, linguistic, or identity group (e.g., immigrant seniors, LGBTQ+ elders, low-income communities of color). Generic "older adults" framing is weaker.
3. Frame for systems change. Archstone is not primarily a direct-service funder. Even if you provide direct services, describe how your work contributes to systemic change — advocacy capacity, coalition leadership, policy influence, or organizational model replication.
4. Highlight CalAIM alignment. If your organization is pursuing or has achieved Enhanced Care Management (ECM) or Community Supports status under CalAIM, mention this prominently. This is a live funding priority in 2025–2026.
5. Watch for the 2026 RFP. The next formal capacity-building RFP is expected summer 2026. Subscribe to the Archstone newsletter and monitor archstone.org/what-we-fund/capacity-building for the announcement. Prepare your organizational narrative and budget template in advance.
6. Budget realistically. Expect $50,000–$100,000 per year on a multi-year grant. Do not propose $500K+ — it is out of range. Multi-year requests (24–36 months) are appropriate and preferred by the foundation.
7. General operating support is available. Unlike many foundations, Archstone explicitly offers general operating support to aligned organizations. If your entire organizational mission aligns with Archstone's aims, a general operating request is appropriate and competitive.
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Builds older adult leadership, advocacy skills, and civic engagement by centering lived experiences in advocacy and policy engagement.
Strengthens community-based organizations capacity to respond to emerging issues and become more resilient in serving older adults.
Supports nonprofit organizational development, data systems, communications infrastructure, and governance structures for organizations serving older adults.
Building leadership, advocacy skills, and civic engagement among older adults to increase their visibility and influence in health and social care systems.
Grants up to $50,000 to support direct service organizations serving older adults in California, helping them improve internal structures and operations through structural development.
Archstone Foundation has awarded over 1,250 grants totaling $130M+ since its 1985 founding — an average annual payout of roughly $3.2M–$4M. Grant sizes span $15,000 to $300,000, with a typical award of $50,000–$100,000 per year on multi-year terms. Recent grant examples reveal clear patterns: - Capacity-building and infrastructure grants: $16,500–$75,000 (shorter term, organizational development focus) - CalAIM / Medi-Cal access grants: $75,000–$175,000 (18–24 months, health system navigation) -.
Archstone Foundation has distributed a total of $11.6M across 439 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $664K.
Archstone Foundation operates an invitation-only grantmaking model, so cold applications are not accepted. The path to a grant begins with a relationship. Nonprofits should email archstone@archstone.org to introduce their work and request a conversation with a program officer. Frame the introduction around alignment with the foundation's two strategic aims: (1) mobilizing older adult voices and advocacy, or (2) strengthening organizational adaptability. Given the foundation's deep JEDI commitmen.
Archstone Foundation is headquartered in LONG BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A Langston | PRESIDENT/CEO | $363K | $34K | $403K |
| Mary Ellen Kullman | VICE PRESIDENT | $241K | $72K | $318K |
| Cynthia Banks | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Peter Szutu | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Heather M Young | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Theresa J Marino | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| John Feather | DIRECTOR | $37K | $0 | $37K |
| Amye L Leong | DIRECTOR | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Tammy Funasaki | DIRECTOR | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Angela Coron | DIRECTOR | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Rocky Suares | DIRECTOR | $36K | $0 | $36K |
Total Giving
$5.9M
Total Assets
$106.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$104.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$819K
Distribution Amount
$5M
Total Grants
439
Total Giving
$11.6M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
137
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand CorporationARCHSTONE FOUNDATION DATA MONITORING CENTER AND IMPACT DASHBOARD | Santa Monica, CA | $130K | 2023 |
| Grantmakers In Aging IncLEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE AND LONG BEACH CONFERENCE GRANT | White Plains, NY | $95K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern California Leonard Davis School Of GerontologyCROSSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: LEARNING FROM A PILOT PROGRAM WITH LOW INCOME UNDERSERVED OLDER ADULTS | Los Angeles, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Services & Advocacy For Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders IncLGBT CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING IN CALIFORNIA | New York, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| Public Health InstituteALAMEDA COUNTY CARE ALLIANCE ADVANCED ILLNESS CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOS ANGELES REGIONAL HUB | Oakland, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Partners In Care Foundation IncDEVELOPING A CHW WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | Fernando, CA | $78K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease And Related Disorders AssociationIMPROVING CARE FOR CALIFORNIA'S AGING POPULATION: A HEALTH SYSTEMS APPROACH | San Jose, CA | $76K | 2023 |
| The Regents Of The University Of California San FranciscoEMERGING LEADERS IN AGING PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaELDER ABUSE CURRICULUM FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS | Los Angeles, CA | $74K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonBRIDGING FAMILIES, CLINICS, AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE LATE-LIFE DEPRESSION | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| CatchafirePROPOSAL FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT YEAR 3 | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Coalition For Compassionate Care Of CaliforniaPOLST REGISTRY BRIDGE | Sacramento, CA | $49K | 2023 |
| El Sol Neighborhood Educational CenterSUSTAINABILITY BY BUILDING CAPACITY FOR MEDICARE BILLING AND STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS | San Bernardino, CA | $49K | 2023 |
| The Ucla FoundationARCHSTONE FOUNDATION ENDOWED CHAIR EXPANSION IN GERIATRIC AND GERONTOLOGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Pasadena, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Grantmakers In HealthSTRENGTHENING HEALTHY AGING PHILANTHROPY, 2021-2023 | Washington, DC | $34K | 2023 |
| Manatt Phelps & Phillips LlpPRIORITIZING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE.THE FOUNDATION EXERCISED EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED BY THE IRS TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS. | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Community Tech NetworkDIGITAL INCLUSION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| California Aquatic Therapy And Wellness Center IncPHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAPACITY BUILDING FOR OLDER ADULTS | Long Beach, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Los Angeles Lgbt CenterLGBTQ SENIOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Gerontological Society Of AmericaREFRAMING AGING: ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL CENTER | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute On AgingBEST PRACTICE CAREGIVING PHASE III: CONSUMER VERSION | Cleveland, OH | $23K | 2023 |
| Leadingage California FoundationEQUITY INITIATIVE | Sacramento, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Community Health Initiative Of Orange CountyBUSINESS PLANNING FOR EXPANDED HEALTH CARE COVERAGE ELIGIBILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY | Santa Ana, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Watts Labor Community Action CommitteeSHAPED TO FIT: DIABETES EDUCATION THAT WORKS FOR SOUTH LOS ANGELES OLDER ADULTS | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Orange CountyMEJORANDO LA VIDA DE LA CUIDADORA (ENHANCING THE LIFE OF THE CAREGIVER) | Irvine, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationGERIPAL: A GERIATRICS AND PALLIATIVE CARE PODCAST AND BLOG | Los Angeles, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Greater Los AngelesSKILLS TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR UNDERSERVED CAREGIVERS: EXPANDING CAPACITY TO SERVE LATINO AND LOWER LITERACY FAMILIES | Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2023 |
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