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L L W W Foundation is a private corporation based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1980. The principal officer is Whittier Trust Company. It holds total assets of $38.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $13.8M in 2011 to $38.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, L L W W Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $5.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.4M in 2020 to $924K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 54 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Colorado, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
L L W W Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, CO.
L L W W Foundation has distributed a total of $5.5M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K.
L L W W Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
L L W W Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Hernandez | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg E Custer | CFO/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura-Lee W Woods | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda J Blinkenberg | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$38.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$37.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$5.5M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Of The University Of California DavisCOSMOS: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT, AND SITE EXPANSION | Davis, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Center For Curatorial Studies Bard CollegeCCS ENDOWMENT FUND | Annadaleon Hudson, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Ganna Walska LotuslandENDOWMENT SUPPORT IN HONOR OF ARTHUR GAUDI | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| California Heritage MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationARMSTRONG FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Lobero Theatre FoundationYOUTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM ENDOWMENT (NOW CALLED THE COMMUNITY ACCESS FUND) | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company2023-2024 LA OPERA PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtADAM D. WEINBERG ARTISTS FIRST FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Music Associates Of Aspen Inc Dba Aspen Music Festival And SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS FOR TALENTED MUSIC STUDENTS FROM CALIFORNIA | Aspen, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern ArtTHE MODERN FUND AND THE ANNUAL EDUCATION FUND | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Huntington Library Art Museum And Botanical GardensMINEO MIZUNO'S "THOUSAND BLOSSOMS" | San Marino, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Of Southern California IncMOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistoryPROGRAM SUPPORT - BUTTERFLIES ALIVE! EXHIBITION | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Art Center College Of DesignPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ADVANCE OF THE REAR GUARD: CEEJE GALLERY IN THE 1960S | Pasadena, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| The International Council Of The Museum Of Modern Art$10K JO CAROLE FUND/ $8K LEWIS CULLMAN FUND | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesREPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of ArtTO SUPPORT 2023 PROGRAMS | Santa Barbara, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Performing Arts Center Of Los Angeles Countythe Music Center2023 SCHOOL PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Venice Family ClinicCLINICAL SERVICES SUPPORT | Venice, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Garden Club Of Santa BarbaraTHE GARDEN CLUB OF SB PROGRAMS | Santa Barbara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Portal SchoolsCONDITIONAL PORTAL SCHOOLS LAUNCH SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Inner City Education FoundationICEFS SOLAR PROJECT AT VIEW PARK HIGH SCHOOL | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Kavli Institute For Theoretical Physics Uc Santa Barbara FoundationKITP POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum Of ArtBRETT BUILDING | Loretto, PA | $40K | 2022 |
| Dia Center For The ArtsTO SUPPORT LARRY BELL EXHIBITION | Beacon, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Contemporary Arts Inc2022-2023 PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Armand Hammer Museum Of Art And Cultural Center IncJOAN DIDION: WHAT SHE MEANS EXHIBITION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
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