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Joseph Drown Foundation: 98 grants to organizations, $5.3 million (tax year ended March 2026)

Joseph Drown Foundation, a private foundation in Los Angeles, CA, paid 98 grants to organizations totaling $5,286,600 in its tax year ended March 2026, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on August 12, 2026. The largest was $300,000 to Common Sense Media in San Francisco, CA for operating support & la education support.

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EIN
956093178
Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$102,787,987
Grants paid
$5,286,600
Tax year ended
March 2026

Grants paid, tax year ended March 2026

From the Form 990-PF filed August 12, 2026, IRS object ID 202602249349100610. It reported $5,286,600 in grants paid; 98 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CAOperating support & la education supportArts, culture and humanities$300,000apps.irs.gov
Edvoice Institute for Research & EducationSacramento, CAOperating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
La Promise FundLos Angeles, CAWestbrook academy projectEducation$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Seed School of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$200,000apps.irs.gov
Equitas Academy Charter SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$175,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp Socal Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Ednovate IncLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment CommissionLos Angeles, CAChampion laRecreation and sports$100,000apps.irs.gov
Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Success for All Foundation IncLos Angeles, CALos angeles solidarity schools initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
United States Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, COEducation programs supportRecreation and sports$100,000apps.irs.gov
Avalon-Carver Community CenterLos Angeles, CAMobile stem labsHuman services$80,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating supportYouth development$80,000apps.irs.gov
College TrackLos Angeles, CAOperating support los angeles$80,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of GalaLos Angeles, CAOperating support for girls academic leadership academyEducation$80,000apps.irs.gov
Green Dot Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$80,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAOperating support$80,000apps.irs.gov
Proyecto PastoralLos Angeles, CAPromesa community schools and impactoHuman services$80,000apps.irs.gov
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PAOperating support los angelesHuman services$80,000apps.irs.gov
Think TogetherSanta Ana, CAOrenda education la county$80,000apps.irs.gov
Wish Charter SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$80,000apps.irs.gov
After-School All-Stars Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$60,000apps.irs.gov
California Charter Schools AssociationLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$60,000apps.irs.gov
Campbell HallStudio City, CAPublic partnership programs$60,000apps.irs.gov
City Year IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support los angeles$60,000apps.irs.gov
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los AngelesPanorama City, CAOperating support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Advancement Through Opportunity & Knowledge IncLos Angeles, CAChildren youth and family collaborativeEmployment$50,000apps.irs.gov
BlueprintLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Powerful Public SchoolsSouth Pasadena, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CASouthern california college attainment networkCommunity improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
Educare FoundationVan Nuys, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CAOperating supportHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ground EducationSignal Hill, CAEco-steam school garden program$50,000apps.irs.gov
Harvard-Westlake SchoolStudio City, CAFinancial aidEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Heart of Los Angeles YouthLos Angeles, CACollege & career success programYouth development$50,000apps.irs.gov
Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
La Coalition for Excellent Public SchoolsValley Village, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
La's BestLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAStudent zonesEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History FoundationLos Angeles, CAEducation programsArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAYouth orchestra los angelesArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
New Teacher CenterCity of Industry, CAOperating support los angeles$50,000apps.irs.gov
New Village Charter SchoolLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
One VoiceSanta Monica, CACollege scholars programHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development GroupLos Angeles, CACamino nuevo charter academyEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Puente Learning CenterLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Saint Marks School AltadenaAltadena, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
School On WheelsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CANonprofit sustainability initiativePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support los angeles$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Posse FoundationLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
826laLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
A Sense of HomeHawthorne, CAOperating supportHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
CareerspringBellaire, TXOperating support los angeles$30,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition for Engaged EducationSanta Monica, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CACollege access, readiness & successCommunity improvement and capacity building$30,000apps.irs.gov
Everybody Dance LaLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAOperating supportYouth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Institute for Educational AdvancementPasadena, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Youth NetworkLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
PS ScienceInglewood, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Pasadena Educational FoundationPasadena, CASummer enrichment programPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Per Scholas Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Powermylearning IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Ready To SucceedLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CAThe rape treatment centerEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
9 Dots Community Learning CenterTorrance, CAGet coding$25,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of PasadenaPasadena, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAStudent matinee program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Children NowOakland, CAEducation focused operating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Institute IncLos Angeles, CALaunch program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Echo FoundationCulver City, CAOperating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Executive Service Corps of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Girls Inc of Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Los Angeles Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaLos Angeles, CAScoutreach$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hillel at the Claremont CollegesClaremont, CACampus program supportReligion-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
J3 FoundationLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Joe Torre Safe at Home FoundationNew York, NYMargaret's place program los angelesHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
NaturebridgeSausalito, CAEnvironmental science education for socal youthEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
No Limits Theater GroupCulver City, CAOperating support los angelesArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Private School AxisLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Strong AfterSherman Oaks, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CACa water supply initiativesEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
The 74 MediaNew York, NYOperating support los angelesArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAThe simms mann ucla center for integrative oncology$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Narrative Method IncEncino, CAHigh school partnership programHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CABelperio laboratoryEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
United in HarmonyLos Angeles, CAOperating supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Westside Neighborhood SchoolLos Angeles, CAFinancial aidEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CAThe enrichment program at kayne eras school$15,000apps.irs.gov
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAUsc center on philanthropy & public policyEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA2026 membership contributionPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,600apps.irs.gov
Allies for Every ChildCulver City, CAOperating supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Independent School Alliance for Minority AffairsCulver City, CAOperating supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Jester & Pharley PhundPalos Verdes Estates, CAReading makes a differenceHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Council On FoundationsArlington, VA2026 membership contribution$6,000apps.irs.gov
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAOperating support los angeles$5,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended March 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed August 6, 2025, IRS object ID 202542189349101224. It reported $5,286,600 in grants paid; 91 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Lulu's PlaceEl Segundo, CAOperating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Great Public Schools NowLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$250,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp Socal Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$200,000apps.irs.gov
Step Up TutoringSanta Monica, CAOperating supportEducation$200,000apps.irs.gov
College TrackLos Angeles, CACollege completion program$150,000apps.irs.gov
Edvoice Institute for Research & EducationSacramento, CAOperating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
La Promise FundLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens of the World Charter Schools Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Equitas Academy Charter SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Ucla FoundationLos Angeles, CAWatts leadership instituteEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools FoundationLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CAOperating support & los angeles programsArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
EdnovateLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$100,000apps.irs.gov
Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Team Rubicon IncLos Angeles, CAOperating supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$100,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating support$80,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of GalaLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$80,000apps.irs.gov
Success for All FoundationLos Angeles, CALos angeles solidarity schools initiative$80,000apps.irs.gov
California Charter Schools AssociationLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$60,000apps.irs.gov
Campbell HallStudio City, CACampbell scholars program and public partnership incubator$60,000apps.irs.gov
Girls Athletic Leadership School Los AngelesPanorama City, CAOperating support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Advancement Through Opportunity & Knowledge IncLos Angeles, CAChildren youth and family collaborativeEmployment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Aspire Public SchoolsOakland, CALos angeles externship programEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Bridge HousingSan Francisco, CAJordan downs forward workforce initiativeHousing and shelter$50,000apps.irs.gov
Bright ProspectPomona, CAOperating supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
City Year Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CAOperating supportHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ground EducationSignal Hill, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Harvard-Westlake SchoolStudio City, CAFinancial aid programEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Heart of Los Angeles Youth IncLos Angeles, CACollege and career success programYouth development$50,000apps.irs.gov
Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CAOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Israel Emergency AllianceLos Angeles, CAStandwithus college campus programInternational, foreign affairs and national security$50,000apps.irs.gov
La Coalition for Excellent Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAStudent zones at the los angeles public libraryEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History FoundationLos Angeles, CAEducation programsArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
New Teacher CenterCity of Industry, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
One VoiceSanta Monica, CACollege scholars programHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
School On Wheels IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CANonprofit sustainability initiativePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PALos angeles operating supportHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Posse FoundationLos Angeles, CAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wish ForwardLos Angeles, CAWish charter schools operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAYouth orchestra los angelesArts, culture and humanities$35,000apps.irs.gov
826laLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition for Engaged EducationSanta Monica, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CACars (college access, readiness & success)Community improvement and capacity building$30,000apps.irs.gov
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CACollege match operating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$30,000apps.irs.gov
Dynasty's United Youth AssociationEl Segundo, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Educare FoundationVan Nuys, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Educating Students TogetherLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAOperating supportYouth development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Institute for Educational AdvancementPasadena, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles Youth NetworkLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
PS ScienceInglewood, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Pacific Charter School DevelopmentLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Para Los NinosLos Angeles, CACharter schoolsHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Powermylearning IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Renaissance Arts AcademyLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Saving Innocence IncLos Angeles, CAOperating support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Shero's Rise IncSherman Oaks, CAOperating supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Young Eisner ScholarsInglewood, CAOperating supportHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
9 Dots Community Learning CenterTorrance, CAGet coding$25,000apps.irs.gov
CareerspringBellaire, TXLos angeles operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Powerful Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Institute IncLos Angeles, CALaunch$25,000apps.irs.gov
Csun FoundationNorthridge, CAValley nonprofit resources$25,000apps.irs.gov
Everybody Dance LaLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Executive Service Corps of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAOperating supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Girls Inc of Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hillel at the Claremont CollegesClaremont, CASpeaker seriesReligion-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
Joe Torre Safe at Home FoundationNew York, NYMargaret's place program los angelesHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
La Family HousingNorth Hollywood, CAEducation program$25,000apps.irs.gov
NaturebridgeSausalito, CAEnvironmental science education for southern california youthEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Per Scholas Los AngelesBronx, NYLos angeles operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Private School AxisLos Angeles, CAOperating supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ready To SucceedSanta Monica, CAOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sherwood Forestry ServiceSanta Rosa, CAWatch duty$25,000apps.irs.gov
The 74 MediaNew York, NYLos angeles operating supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Deborah ProjectPenn Valley, PALos angeles focused operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Westside Neighborhood SchoolLos Angeles, CAFinancial aid programEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CAOperating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Piece By PieceLos Angeles, CAOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CAThe experiential learning program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA2025 membership contributionPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,600apps.irs.gov
The Jester & Pharley PhundPalos Verdes Estates, CAReading makes a differenceHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Council On FoundationsArlington, VA2025 membership contribution$6,000apps.irs.gov
Allies for Every ChildCulver City, CAOperating supportHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
California$10,126,200
Pennsylvania$155,000
New York$125,000
Colorado$100,000
Texas$55,000
Virginia$12,000

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