Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-5575133

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc has awarded 326 grants totaling $100,608,070 to organizations in California, Virginia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $3,500,000, with a median award of $150,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$100,608,070
Total Assets
$283,825,039
Median Grant (all grants)
$150,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$150,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

15 of 56 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

80% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (56%), Santa Monica (8%), Westlake Village (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+811%

Strong 811% 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
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (71%). 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 Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc'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
American Friends Of Magen David Adom $25,000 New York, NY, US To Support Relief Efforts In Israel. 2024
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,000,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2024
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $3,500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2024
A Sense Of Home $130,000 Hawthorne, CA, US To Support Providing Home For Foster Youth. 2024
Ahead With Horses Inc $5,000 Shadow Hills, CA, US To Support Providing Therapeutic Developmental Riding For Disabled And Related Experiences With Horses. 2024
Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation $90,000 Fullerton, CA, US To Support Basic Needs Scholarships For Project Rebound Participants. 2024
Bet Tzedek $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Defense Project. 2024
Interface Children Family Services $10,000 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2024
Coalition For Responsible Community Development $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Launching Successful Youth Workforce Through Stable Housing Support. 2024
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Volunteer Engagement Staff At The Karsh Center West. 2024
Better Angels United Inc $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Tackling And Confronting Homelessness 2024
Food Forward $580,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Food Forward's Core Programming. 2024
Swipe Out Hunger $245,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe's Programs Addressing Hunger And Food Insecurity On College Campuses. 2024
Para Los Ninos $600,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Program. 2024
A Community Of Friends $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Professional Development Program. 2024
Step Up Tutoring $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Downtown Women's Center $450,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Aging In Place Program. 2024
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $135,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Stepping Forward La App. 2024
El Nido Family Centers $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Harvest Home Inc $125,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Operations Of The Pico Home. 2024
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Ready To Succeed $150,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Expansion Of The Foster Youth Career Accelerator Program. 2024
Many Mansions $150,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support The Community Services Program. 2024
Westside Family Health Center $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Family Practice Program. 2024
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $2,774,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2024
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2024
Chrysalis Center Inc $300,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support Providing Services To Assist People In Need To Transform Their Lives. 2024
Chimp Haven Inc $240,000 Keithville, LA, US To Provide Funding For The Transport And Care Of The Animals. 2024
Jewish Free Loan Association $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Providing Loans To Families Who May Not Qualify For Normal Lending. 2024
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $300,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Support Care For The Apes At The Sanctuary. 2024
The Posse Foundation Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Kedren Community Health Center Inc $375,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ab109 Program. 2024
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Street Outreach And Integration Program. 2024
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Residential Treatment Centers. 2024
Kipp Socal Public Schools $450,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Creating Joyful, Academically Excellent Schools That Prepare Students With Skills And Confidence They Need To Pursue Their Paths. 2024
Los Angeles Youth Network $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Empowering Young People And End Homelessness. 2024
Pitzer College $25,000 Claremont, CA, US To Provide Financial Assistance To Formerly Incarcerated Students And Students At Risk Or Facing Housing Insecurity While Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree At Pitzer College. 2024
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc $100,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US To Support The Orphan's Project. 2024
Marine Mammal Care Center $125,000 San Pedro, CA, US To Support Ocean Conservation Through Marine Animal Rehabilitation, Education, And Research. 2024
Martha's Village And Kitchen Inc $10,000 Indio, CA, US To Support Transforming The Lives Of The Impoverished And Homeless. 2024
The Wild Animal Sanctuary $300,000 Keenesburg, CO, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Safe Place For Youth Inc $160,000 Venice, CA, US To Support The Emergency And Transitional Housing Program. 2024
Save The Chimps Inc $500,000 Ft Pierce, FL, US To Support The Emergency Rescue And Care For Chimpanzees. 2024
Mercy For Animals Inc $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2024
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County $200,000 Glendale, CA, US To Support The Housing And Eviction Defense Program. 2024
Shoes That Fit $300,000 Claremont, CA, US To Support The Purchase Of Shoes For Distribution To Children In Need. 2024
Noho Home Alliance $50,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Providing Meals For Homeless. 2024
Performing Animal Welfare Society $225,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals. 2024
Teach For America Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Public Counsel $235,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Prevention And Housing Instability Program. 2024
Style Her Empowered Inc $5,000 Boise, ID, US To Support Creating Substantial Education And Employement Opportunities For Girls And Women. 2024
United Animal Nations Dba Redrover $300,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Support The Redrover Safe Housing Pilot Program. 2024
People Concern Inc $350,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2024
Trevor Project Inc $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US To Support Ending Suicide Among Lgbtq Youth. 2024
The Whale Sanctuary Project $50,000 Kanab, UT, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2024
Wildlife Sos $124,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US To Support Protecting Wildlife. 2024
American Friends Of Magen David Adom $25,000 New York, NY, US To Support Relief Efforts In Israel. 2023
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,400,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2023
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $1,000,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2023
Last Chance For Animals $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Investigations Unit. 2023
Animal Services Foundation Of Ventura County $10,000 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Providing Aid To Eligible Individuals And Animal Rescue Organizations. 2023
Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation $90,000 Fullerton, CA, US To Support Basic Needs Scholarships For Project Rebound Participants. 2023
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Promotion And Advancement Of Children's Health. 2023
Interface Children Family Services $15,000 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2023
Coalition For Responsible Community Development $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Launching Successful Youth Workforce Through Stable Housing Support. 2023
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Volunteer Engagement Staff At The Karsh Center West. 2023
Save The Children Federation Inc $250,000 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Earthquake Relief In The Impacted Countries Of Turkiye & Syria. 2023
Food Forward $520,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Food Forward's Core Programming. 2023
Swipe Out Hunger $230,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe's Programs Addressing Hunger And Food Insecurity On College Campuses. 2023
Para Los Ninos $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Program. 2023
A Community Of Friends $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Professional Development Program. 2023
Step Up Tutoring $30,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Downtown Women's Center $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Aging In Place Program. 2023
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Stepping Forward La App. 2023
El Nido Family Centers $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Harvest Home Inc $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Operations Of The Pico Home. 2023
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $120,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Ready To Succeed $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Expansion Of The Foster Youth Career Accelerator Program. 2023
Many Mansions $100,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support The Community Services Program. 2023
Westside Family Health Center $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Family Practice Program. 2023
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $500,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2023
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2023
First Star Inc $75,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Alumni Program And The First Star Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy. 2023
Chimp Haven Inc $240,000 Keithville, LA, US To Provide Funding For The Transport And Care Of The Animals. 2023
Harbor House $10,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support Providing Services To Those In Need. 2023
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $220,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Support Care For The Apes At The Sanctuary. 2023
The Posse Foundation Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Kedren Community Health Center Inc $350,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ab109 Program. 2023
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $410,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Street Outreach And Integration Program. 2023
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Spport The Residential Treatment Centers. 2023
International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc $140,000 Washington, DC, US To Support The Anti-snare Program In Buffer-zones Adjacent To Hwange National Park In Zimbabwe. 2023
Jenesse Center Inc $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Pitzer College $25,000 Claremont, CA, US To Provide Financial Assistance To Formerly Incarcerated Students And Students At Risk Or Facing Housing Insecurity While Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree At Pitzer College. 2023
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc $100,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US To Support The Orphan's Project. 2023
Roca Inc $125,000 Chelsea, MA, US To Support The Young Mother's Program. 2023
Operation Safehouse Inc $5,000 Riverside, CA, US To Support Emergency And Transitional Housing For Youth In Riverside County. 2023
The Wild Animal Sanctuary $200,000 Keenesburg, CO, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
Safe Place For Youth Inc $132,000 Venice, CA, US To Support The Emergency And Transitional Housing Program. 2023
Save The Chimps Inc $150,000 Ft Pierce, FL, US To Support The Emergency Rescue And Care For Chimpanzees. 2023
Farmlink Project $350,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Programming Of Food Procurement For Food Banks And Communities In Need. 2023
Sharewell $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Play4all Program. 2023
Shoes That Fit $200,000 Claremont, CA, US To Support The Purchase Of Shoes For Distribution To Children In Need. 2023
Spring Of Evolution Inc $125,000 Acton, CA, US To Support The Empowerment Program For At-risk Youth. 2023
St Vincent Meals On Wheels $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Preparing And Delivering Nutritious Meals To Homebound Seniors And Other Vulnerable Residents Across Los Angeles. 2023
Teach For America Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2023
The House Institute Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The House Children's Hearing Center. 2023
The Los Angeles Free Clinic $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The "C'mon Get Hapi" Program (Dental Clinic Program And Hapi Program). 2023
United Animal Nations Dba Redrover $200,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Support The Redrover Safe Housing Pilot Program. 2023
Wildlife Costa Rica Conservancy Fund Inc $5,000 Richardson, TX, US To Support The Rescue And Rehabilitation Of Sloths In Costa Rica. 2023
Mercy For Animals $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2022
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,300,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2022
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $3,480,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Last Chance For Animals $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Investigations Unit. 2022
Kipp La Schools $525,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Kipp Forward Program. 2022
Performing Animal Welfare Society $320,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals At The Paws Sanctuary. 2022
Chrysalis $450,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Chrysalis Staff Training Program, The Employment Program, Chrysalis Enterprises, And Compensation Increases For Permanent And Transitional Staff. 2022
Interface Children Family Services $12,500 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2022
The People Concern $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2022
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Diapers For Family Support Program. 2022
Save The Children Federation Inc $250,000 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Emergency Relief Efforts In Ukraine. 2022
Food Forward $400,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Swipe Out Hunger $190,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe Out Hunger's Network Building Activities And Its Basic Needs Hubs. 2022
Para Los Ninos $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Program And To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
A Community Of Friends $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Professional Development Program. 2022
Step Up Tutoring $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
California Community Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support 2022
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Stepping Forward La App. 2022
The Trevor Project $10,000 West Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Harvest Home Inc $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Pico House Expansion Program. 2022
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Ready To Succeed $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Expansion Of The Foster Youth Career Accelerator Program. 2022
Many Mansions $60,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support The Family Services Program. 2022
Westside Family Health Center $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Family Practice Program. 2022
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $3,350,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2022
Jenesse Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Chimp Haven Inc $237,000 Keithville, LA, US To Provide Funding For The Transport And Care Of The Animals. 2022
Youth Emerging Stronger $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Better Well-being And Job Development Programs. 2022
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $200,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Provide Support For The Care Of The Animals. 2022
The Posse Foundation Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Kedren Community Health Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ab109 Program. 2022
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Street Outreach And Integration Program. 2022
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Spport The Residential Treatment Centers. 2022
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Inc $5,000 Nantucket, MA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County $100,000 Glendale, CA, US To Support The Housing And Eviction Defense Program. 2022
Bet Tzedek $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Defense Project. 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc $100,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US To Support The Orphan's Project. 2022
Whittier College $17,500 Whittier, CA, US Scholarship Fund In Memory Of Hans Gustafsson. 2022
Public Counsel $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Prevention And Housing Instability Program. 2022
The Wild Animal Sanctuary $150,000 Keenesburg, CO, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
The Humane League $200,000 Rockville, MD, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Save The Chimps Inc $175,000 Ft Pierce, FL, US To Support The Nutritional Program. 2022
Farmlink Project $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Programming Of Food Procurement For Food Banks And Communities In Need. 2022
Mercy For Animals $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2022
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,300,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2022
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $3,480,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Last Chance For Animals $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Investigations Unit. 2022
Kipp La Schools $525,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Kipp Forward Program. 2022
Performing Animal Welfare Society $320,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals At The Paws Sanctuary. 2022
Chrysalis $450,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Chrysalis Staff Training Program, The Employment Program, Chrysalis Enterprises, And Compensation Increases For Permanent And Transitional Staff. 2022
Interface Children Family Services $12,500 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2022
The People Concern $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2022
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Diapers For Family Support Program. 2022
Save The Children Federation Inc $250,000 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Emergency Relief Efforts In Ukraine. 2022
Food Forward $400,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Swipe Out Hunger $190,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe Out Hunger's Network Building Activities And Its Basic Needs Hubs. 2022
Para Los Ninos $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Program And To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
A Community Of Friends $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Professional Development Program. 2022
Step Up Tutoring $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
California Community Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support 2022
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Stepping Forward La App. 2022
The Trevor Project $10,000 West Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Harvest Home Inc $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Pico House Expansion Program. 2022
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Ready To Succeed $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Expansion Of The Foster Youth Career Accelerator Program. 2022
Many Mansions $60,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support The Family Services Program. 2022
Westside Family Health Center $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Family Practice Program. 2022
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $3,350,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2022
Jenesse Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Chimp Haven Inc $237,000 Keithville, LA, US To Provide Funding For The Transport And Care Of The Animals. 2022
Youth Emerging Stronger $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Better Well-being And Job Development Programs. 2022
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $200,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Provide Support For The Care Of The Animals. 2022
The Posse Foundation Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Kedren Community Health Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ab109 Program. 2022
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Street Outreach And Integration Program. 2022
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Spport The Residential Treatment Centers. 2022
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Inc $5,000 Nantucket, MA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County $100,000 Glendale, CA, US To Support The Housing And Eviction Defense Program. 2022
Bet Tzedek $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Defense Project. 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc $100,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US To Support The Orphan's Project. 2022
Whittier College $17,500 Whittier, CA, US Scholarship Fund In Memory Of Hans Gustafsson. 2022
Public Counsel $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Prevention And Housing Instability Program. 2022
The Wild Animal Sanctuary $150,000 Keenesburg, CO, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
The Humane League $200,000 Rockville, MD, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Save The Chimps Inc $175,000 Ft Pierce, FL, US To Support The Nutritional Program. 2022
Farmlink Project $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Programming Of Food Procurement For Food Banks And Communities In Need. 2022
Mercy For Animals $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2022
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,300,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2022
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $3,480,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Last Chance For Animals $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Investigations Unit. 2022
Kipp La Schools $525,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Kipp Forward Program. 2022
Performing Animal Welfare Society $320,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals At The Paws Sanctuary. 2022
Chrysalis $450,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Chrysalis Staff Training Program, The Employment Program, Chrysalis Enterprises, And Compensation Increases For Permanent And Transitional Staff. 2022
Interface Children Family Services $12,500 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2022
The People Concern $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2022
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Diapers For Family Support Program. 2022
Save The Children Federation Inc $250,000 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Emergency Relief Efforts In Ukraine. 2022
Food Forward $400,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Swipe Out Hunger $190,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe Out Hunger's Network Building Activities And Its Basic Needs Hubs. 2022
Para Los Ninos $500,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Program And To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
A Community Of Friends $80,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Professional Development Program. 2022
Step Up Tutoring $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
California Community Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support 2022
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Stepping Forward La App. 2022
The Trevor Project $10,000 West Hollywood, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Harvest Home Inc $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Pico House Expansion Program. 2022
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Ready To Succeed $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support The Expansion Of The Foster Youth Career Accelerator Program. 2022
Many Mansions $60,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US To Support The Family Services Program. 2022
Westside Family Health Center $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Support The Family Practice Program. 2022
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $3,350,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2022
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2022
Jenesse Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Chimp Haven Inc $237,000 Keithville, LA, US To Provide Funding For The Transport And Care Of The Animals. 2022
Youth Emerging Stronger $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Better Well-being And Job Development Programs. 2022
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $200,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Provide Support For The Care Of The Animals. 2022
The Posse Foundation Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Kedren Community Health Center Inc $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Ab109 Program. 2022
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $400,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Street Outreach And Integration Program. 2022
Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service $100,000 Culver City, CA, US To Spport The Residential Treatment Centers. 2022
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Inc $5,000 Nantucket, MA, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County $100,000 Glendale, CA, US To Support The Housing And Eviction Defense Program. 2022
Bet Tzedek $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Defense Project. 2022
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc $100,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US To Support The Orphan's Project. 2022
Whittier College $17,500 Whittier, CA, US Scholarship Fund In Memory Of Hans Gustafsson. 2022
Public Counsel $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Eviction Prevention And Housing Instability Program. 2022
The Wild Animal Sanctuary $150,000 Keenesburg, CO, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
The Humane League $200,000 Rockville, MD, US To Provide General Operating Support. 2022
Save The Chimps Inc $175,000 Ft Pierce, FL, US To Support The Nutritional Program. 2022
Farmlink Project $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Programming Of Food Procurement For Food Banks And Communities In Need. 2022
Mercy For Animals $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2021
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,000,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations And Interventions, And Organizational Capacity Building. 2021
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $1,500,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2021
Last Chance For Animals $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Investigations Unit. 2021
Kipp La Schools $350,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Kipp Through College Program. 2021
Performing Animal Welfare Society $200,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals At The Paws Sanctuary. 2021
Chrysalis $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Road Social Enterprise Expansion, Chrysalis University, The Employment Specialist Team, And Direct Support For Clients. 2021
Interface Children Family Services $12,500 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Mental Health And Trauma Treatment Program. 2021
The People Concern $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2021
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Diapers For Family Support Program. 2021
Food Finders $100,000 Lakewood, CA, US To Support The Farmlink Project's Ability To Hire First Two Paid Employees. 2021
Food Forward $200,000 North Hollywood, CA, US To Support Covid-19 Recovery And Response Work. 2021
Swipe Out Hunger $125,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Swipe Out Hunger's Scale Innovative Anti-hunger Solutions Onto Campuses Project. 2021
Para Los Ninos $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Para Los Ninos Early Education Programs. 2021
United States Fund For Unicef $250,000 New York, NY, US To Support Unicef Usa's Campaign To End The Pandemic, India. Grant Funds Will Support The Delivery Of Covid-19 Vaccines Throughout India And Ensure The Country Has The Support It Needs To Safely, Efficiently And Effectively Execute And Manage Its Vaccination Campaign Efforts. 2021
Step Up Tutoring $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care $5,000 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
The Trevor Project $10,000 West Hollywood, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
The Rape Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Food Share $10,000 Oxnard, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Jewish Free Loan Association $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Loans For Rental Assistance. 2021
Ucla Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Support For The Assistant Director Position For The Ucla Bruin Guardian Scholars Program. 2021
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $3,000,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2021
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2021
Jenesse Center Inc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2021
Chimp Haven Inc $200,000 Keithville, LA, US To Support The Care Of Chimpanzees. 2021
Youth Emerging Stronger $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Better Well-being And Job Development Programs. 2021
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $150,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Support Annual Care Costs Of Caring For Chimpanzees. 2021
The Posse Foundation Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support. 2021
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue $50,000 Caliente, CA, US To Support The Rescue And Care Of Wild Horses. 2021
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles $312,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Covid-19 Skid Row & Outreach Integration Response. 2021
Mercy For Animals $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Investigations Unit. 2020
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,000,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations, And Organizational Building. 2020
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $1,400,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2020
Last Chance For Animals $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Campaigns And Investigations Units. 2020
Kipp La Schools $300,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Kipp Through College Program. 2020
Performing Animal Welfare Society $155,000 Galt, CA, US To Support Medical And General Care Of Animals At The Paws Sanctuary. 2020
Chrysalis $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Direct Client Assistance, Training, And Database Infrastructure. 2020
Interface Children Family Services $22,500 Camarillo, CA, US To Support Call Center And General Operating Support. 2020
The People Concern $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Interim Housing And Wellness. 2020
Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc $25,070 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Downtown Women's Center $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
California Community Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support La Partnership For Early Childhood Investment. 2020
World Wildlife Fund Inc $50,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Relief Efforts For Australian Bushfires. 2020
Children's Hospital Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Audrey Hepburn Cares Center. 2020
Families Forward Learning Center $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Heathcare For Homeless Animals $5,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
My Stuff Bags Foundation $10,000 Westlake Village, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Community Partners Fbo Stepping Forward La $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Working Wardrobes For A New Start $5,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
The Rape Foundation $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Food Sustenance For Rape Victims. 2020
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $7,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Food Sustenance For 55 Families. 2020
Aviva Family And Children's Services $8,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Covid-19 Response. 2020
Great Public Schools Now $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support One Family L.a.'s Covid-19 Financial Assistance To Families In Los Angeles In Meeting Basic Needs. 2020
Foundation For The Los Angeles Community Colleges $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Covid-19 Response Efforts: Emergency Financial Assistance For Students, Purchase And Distribution Of Laptop Devices For Students, And Purchase And Distribution Of Grocery Gift Cards For Students. 2020
Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade Inc $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Covid-19 Economic Recovery Emergency Fund Which Provides Food Vouchers, Education And Technology Support, Housing And Emergency Financial Assistance, And Supportive Services For Youth And Their Families. 2020
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support Moorpark Pantry Plus. 2020
St Vincent Meals On Wheels $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Project Angel Food $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Jenesse Center Inc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
Chimp Haven Inc $200,000 Keithville, LA, US To Support The Care Of Chimpanzees. 2020
Youth Emerging Stronger $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Support The Better Well-being And Job Development Programs. 2020
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee $65,000 Hohenwald, TN, US To Support The Construction Of An Elephant Passageway On Sanctuary Grounds. 2020
Center For Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc $100,000 Wauchula, FL, US To Support Annual Care Costs For Five New Orangutans And Eight Chimpanzees. 2020
The Posse Foundation Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support. 2020
Harbor House $5,000 Thousand Oaks, CA, US General Operating Support. 2020
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $2,100,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2018
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,000,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations, Empathy Building, And Organizational Building. 2018
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $1,000,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2018
Karsh Family Social Service Center $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2018
Kipp La Schools $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2018
Downtown Women's Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2018
A Community Of Friends $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2018
California Community Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildfire Relief Fund. 2018
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Operating Support. 2018
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $2,400,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2017
People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals $1,000,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Support The Sam Simon Animal Rescue Fund, Cruelty Investigations, Empathy Building, And Organizational Building. 2017
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation $1,000,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2017
Mercy For Animals $200,000 West Hollywood, CA, US General Operating Support. 2017
Kipp La Schools $250,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Genearl Operating Support. 2017
Save The Children Federation Inc $200,000 Fairfield, CT, US Hurricane Harvey Relief. 2017
Ocean Park Community Center $250,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Wellness Programming. 2017
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation $1,875,000 Westlake Village, CA, US To Support The Ongoing Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Or Educational Activities Of The Grantee. 2016

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EIN 46-5575133
Website http://www.sscgf.org
Address 11444 W OLYMPIC BLVD 11TH FLR Los Angeles, CA 90064-1500

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