The Sondheimer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-3060699
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Sondheimer Foundation has awarded 212 grants totaling $4,942,593 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 20 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (65%), Pasadena (13%), Westwood Village (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 66% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sondheimer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Americares | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kcet | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $10,070 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Accelerate Change | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | $50,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Focus For Democracy Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Americares | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2023 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kcet | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $5,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americares | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Bail Project | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $6,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Givebutter Foundation | $2,120 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcet | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americares | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Bail Project | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $6,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Givebutter Foundation | $2,120 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcet | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Americares | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Bail Project | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $6,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Givebutter Foundation | $2,120 | Wilmington, DE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kcet | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Americares | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cedars-sinai | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2021 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2021 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Bail Project | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $6,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $52,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Americares | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cedars-sinai | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $10,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pizza To The Polls | $1,500 | San Marino, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Voter Participation Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Naacp Ldf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Bail Project | $5,113 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aclu Foundation | $42,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Americares | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,500 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $5,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| World Central Kitchen | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Cedars-sinai | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Americares | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Brentwood School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Center Theatre Group | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $10,300 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $5,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ben's Lighthouse | $1,000 | Newton, CT, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Americares | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Brentwood School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Center Theatre Group | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Charity Navigator | $1,000 | Glen Rock, NJ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2016 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Westwood Village, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Harvard Westlake School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| International Rescue Committee | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kcrw | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Nrdc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | $10,300 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Writers Theater | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Sondheimer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-3060699 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2346 WESTWOOD BLVD STE 8 Los Angeles, CA 90064-2125 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sondheimer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice President | Jane Rissman |
|---|---|
| Executive Director And Treasury | Richard J Sondheimer |
Forms 990-PF
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