[The Ahmanson Foundation](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

No fixed minimum or maximum; supports one-time/short-term capital projects, with occasional program/operational support.

Grants for Los Angeles County nonprofits supporting arts, education, health, and human services, focused on capital and selected program needs.

Only 501(c)(3) public charities based in and serving Los Angeles County are eligible.

--- ## Description The Ahmanson Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) public charity organizations that are based in and serve Los Angeles County. Funding is primarily for one-time or short-term capital projects, such as construction, renovation, equipment, technology, and program supplies, across four main areas: arts and humanities, education, health and medicine, and human services. The Foundation occasionally considers program or operational support for organizations with a strong record of outstanding programs. Preference is given to organizations that do not apply regularly or annually. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year (rolling deadline). - Organizations must wait 12–18 months from a decision date before submitting a new request if they have previously applied. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no published minimum or maximum grant amount. - Grants typically support capital needs (e.g., construction, renovation, equipment, vehicles, technology). - Requests for capital campaigns are considered if 60–80% of the campaign goal is already secured and can be completed within one year. - Occasional program/operational support is available for organizations with a proven track record. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a 501(c)(3) public charity (not a private foundation under IRC 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)). - Be based in and serve Los Angeles County. - Have operated for at least 3–5 years with established and stable leadership. - Not have applied within the last 12–18 months (from the decision date) if previously declined or approved. Funding is **not** awarded to: - Individuals - Religious organizations for sectarian purposes - Organizations serving only one religious sect/denomination - Groups engaged in political activities, lobbying, or advocacy - Organizations with significant lobbying expenses - Purposes such as endowments, annual campaigns, scholarships, deficit financing, re-granting, traveling exhibitions, general research, production of media, fundraising events, or pilot projects --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Funding Guidelines:** Ensure your organization and project align with the Foundation’s focus areas and funding preferences. 2. **Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI):** - Use the [online portal](https://taf.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/letterofinquiry?panelMode=signIn) or email a PDF LOI to [info@theahmansonfoundation.org](mailto:info@theahmansonfoundation.org). - LOI should include contact info, organizational background, program details, budget, recent grants, project request, funding status, permits (if relevant), and timeline. - Attach a project budget. 3. **Preliminary Screening:** The Foundation screens LOIs for alignment with funding priorities; qualifying applicants are invited within 30 days to submit a full proposal. 4. **Full Proposal (by invitation):** If invited, submit a full proposal as instructed by your assigned Program Officer/Associate. 5. **Review Timeline:** Most requests are reviewed within 2–3 months from submission to notification. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prioritizes one-time or short-term needs and prefers not to fund regular or annual requests. - Visits to the Foundation’s office are by invitation only. - Only a limited number of requests can be funded each year. --- ## External Links - [Funding Guidelines](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/funding-guidelines/) - [Eligibility & Limitations](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/eligibility-limitations/) - [Letter of Inquiry Submission](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/) - [Online LOI Portal](https://taf.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/letterofinquiry?panelMode=signIn) - [Sample Proposal Checklist (PDF)](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Proposal-Checklist-Capital-Sample.pdf) - [Review of Grant Requests](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/review-of-grant-requests/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | Email | [info@theahmansonfoundation.org](mailto:info@theahmansonfoundation.org) | | Phone | (310) 278-0770 | | Mailing Address | 9215 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://theahmansonfoundation.org/contact-us/) |

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