August 16, 2023 Who’s Behind the Moss Foundation and Its Southern California Giving? August 16, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s an overview of the philanthropy of music recording executive Jerry Moss and how his foundation gives locally in the Los Angeles area.Read More
June 26, 2023 This Megadonor Couple’s Latest Gift to a Favored University Follows Past Criticism June 26, 2023/ Paul Karon Henry and Susan Samueli are continuing their tradition of big giving to UC Irvine. But their support for the school hasn’t always been free of controversy, highlighting concerns over megadonor influence in higher ed.Read More
June 16, 2023 How the Alon and Rosana Miller Foundation Prioritizes Jewish Causes in Los Angeles June 16, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Alon and Rosana Miller launched their philanthropic foundation following their company’s success. They have been quietly awarding grants to Los Angeles organizations as part of a commitment to their faith.Read More
May 22, 2023 Four Things to Know About the Barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation May 22, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs The Barry and Wendy Meyer Charitable Foundation operates quietly and often flies below the radar. Here are some details to help you get to know this grantmaker and what it cares about in the region.Read More
April 21, 2023 How and Where the Merkin Family Foundation Gives in Southern California April 21, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s an overview of how Heritage Group Founder and CEO Richard Merkin gives via a private family foundation that centers its giving on the Los Angeles area.Read More
February 02, 2023 How Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Give in Southern California February 02, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Hollywood power couple J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath pursue philanthropy through the Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation. Read on to learn what this means for Southern California nonprofits.Read More
December 21, 2022 What the Marino Family Charitable Foundation Supports in California December 21, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Gary and Gail Marino created their own family foundation after being inspired by their daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. Here are a few things to know about the Marino Family Charitable Foundation’s California giving.Read More
December 08, 2022 Top Things to Know About the Makoff Family Foundation’s SoCal Giving December 08, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Nephrologist Dwight Makoff and his biochemist wife, Rhoda, are a pair of Southern California philanthropists who maintain a low public profile with their giving. Here are some top things to know.Read More
October 27, 2022 A Look at How the Majestic Realty Foundation Supports Los Angeles Nonprofits October 27, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Majestic Realty launched the Majestic Realty Foundation in 2002 to improve quality of life in communities where it maintains a business presence. Here are a few things Los Angeles grantseekers should know.Read More
August 18, 2022 How Film Producer Gary Magness Approaches Philanthropy in Los Angeles August 18, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Known for producing the six-time Oscar-nominated film “Precious,” Gary Magness is also a philanthropic donor. Here are a few things to know about how his foundation gives to organizations in the Los Angeles area.Read More
August 10, 2022 What SoCal Groups Should Know About the Lundquist Family Foundation August 10, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Lundquist Family Foundation has made news with its multi-million-dollar gifts to big-name institutions in the Los Angeles area. Here are some facts about the Lundquists’ giving to keep in mind.Read More
June 09, 2022 How TV Writer and Producer Chuck Lorre Pursues Philanthropy in Los Angeles June 09, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Best known for his sitcoms, Chuck Lorre has been emerging as a significant Los Angeles philanthropist. Here’s a look at how he gives through his family foundation and what local groups should know about seeking funding.Read More
June 01, 2022 Who’s Behind the Liberty Hill Foundation, and How Does It Support Social Justice in L.A.? June 01, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Liberty Hill Foundation is a locally-focused progressive grantmaker that advocates for justice and equality for all people in Los Angeles. Here’s what Southern California nonprofits need to know about this funder.Read More
April 20, 2022 IP Briefing: What’s Going on with Philanthropy in Southern California? April 20, 2022/ IP Staff Southern California is vast and complex—its philanthropic landscape is, too. In this week’s briefing, we give you the basics of what’s going on in this bustling region, with plenty of links to IP coverage.Read More
March 25, 2022 This Funder You’ve Never Heard of Is Giving Away Millions in SoCal March 25, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Lauren B. Leichtman and Arthur E. Levine Family Foundation maintains a low public profile, doesn’t have a website and quietly gives to local causes. Here are a few things Los Angeles grantseekers should know.Read More
March 07, 2022 What's Next for the Weingart Foundation? March 07, 2022/ Martha Ramirez A longtime Los Angeles grantmaking institution, the Weingart Foundation has thoroughly committed itself to addressing the region’s stark inequalities. As part of that process, it’s also looking inward.Read More
February 25, 2022 How the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Funds in Los Angeles February 25, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation often gives quietly and anonymously, which is why many Los Angeles nonprofits may never have heard of it. Here’s what we know so far about this grantmaker.Read More
January 13, 2022 A Look at the La Vida Feliz Foundation’s Commitment to Los Angeles January 13, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Aaron Sosnick maintains a low profile with his philanthropy, with only very limited public information available. Here’s what we know so far about the La Vida Feliz Foundation and its giving in Southern California.Read More
August 17, 2021 Where the NBCUniversal Foundation Is Focusing Its Local Giving in the U.S. August 17, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs This media giant’s corporate funding arm awards millions of dollars to various regions to address community challenges. We take a closer look.Read More
June 28, 2021 Despite Pandemic-Era Uncertainty, Many Southern California Fundraisers Optimistic June 28, 2021/ Lauren Kay We check in with fundraisers working in Southern California to see how cash is flowing in the region after a brutal year. Morale is high for many, although some are concerned about whether positive funding trends will last.Read More