Find Your Grind Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-3840186
Foundation Overview
Based in West Hollywood, CA, Find Your Grind Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $8,166,176 to organizations in California, Washington and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,500,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 8 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (79%), Sherman Oaks (4%), Ventura (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1007% growth in annual giving over 7 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 community projects (55%). 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 Find Your Grind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sel4ca | $150,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Youth Music | 2024 |
| The Program Nyc | $750,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Youth Basketball | 2024 |
| Anaheim Ducks Foundation | $6,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Youth Hockey | 2024 |
| Strut Cares | $100,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Guitars Over Guns | $12,576 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Future Of Food Entrepreneurship Pro | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | $250,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| All Secure Foundation | $5,000 | St Loui, MO, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Sel4ca | $10,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Youth Music | 2023 |
| The Program Nyc | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Youth Basketball | 2023 |
| Anaheim Ducks Foundation | $100,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Youth Hockey | 2023 |
| Strut Cares | $25,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Guitars Over Guns | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Future Of Food Entrepreneurship Pro | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | $30,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Child Mind Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Internship Program Support Grant | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Future Of Food Entrepeneurship Program Donation | 2022 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | $30,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| National Allicane On Mental Illness | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Russel Wilson Foundation Dba Why Not You Foundation | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation In Support Of Why Not You Academy | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Center Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans In Art Donation | 2022 |
| Tgr Foundation | $1,500,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The Leonardo | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Internship Program Support Grant | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Future Of Food Entrepeneurship Program Donation | 2022 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | $30,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| National Allicane On Mental Illness | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Russel Wilson Foundation Dba Why Not You Foundation | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation In Support Of Why Not You Academy | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Center Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans In Art Donation | 2022 |
| Tgr Foundation | $1,500,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The Leonardo | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Internship Program Support Grant | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Future Of Food Entrepeneurship Program Donation | 2022 |
| Just Keep Livin Foundation | $30,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| National Allicane On Mental Illness | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Russel Wilson Foundation Dba Why Not You Foundation | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation In Support Of Why Not You Academy | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Center Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans In Art Donation | 2022 |
| Tgr Foundation | $1,500,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The Leonardo | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund | $175,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | 2021 Sponsorship Fee | 2021 |
| Russel Wilson Foundation Dba Why Not You Foundation | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Donation In Support Of Why Not You Academy | 2021 |
| Social Emotional Learning Alliance For California | $20,000 | Ventura, CA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Jr Rogue Program | $16,500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Educational/mentorship | 2020 |
| Mammoth Media Institute Inc | $75,000 | Toluca Lake, CA, US | Sponsorship And Support Of Non-profit Mammoth Institute, Sponsorship Of Annual 'mammoth Film Festival' Event | 2020 |
| Rabble Mill | $11,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Contribute To Youth Skate Team Trip | 2020 |
| The Skatepark Project Fka The Tony Hawk Foundation | $200,000 | Vista, CA, US | A Partnership For The Chandler Park Conservancy For Construction Of A Skatepark. | 2020 |
| Alicia Olejnik | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Amaya Blanding | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Amber Chuop | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Amelia Jarecke | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Anaheim Ducks Foundation | $50,000 | Corona Del Mar, CA, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Angel Pina | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Anoka High School | $2,000 | Anoka, MN, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Asia Shell | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ben Gault | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ben Kaplan | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Bradley Heinke | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Branden Adams | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Brian Mcdonald | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Caleb Wells | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Cicely Sanders | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Cleveland High School | $2,000 | Reseda, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Collin Lupo | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Daniel Barreras | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Dominic Marrone | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Emely Rivera | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Eric Valirach | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Erynn Field | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Esperanza Martinez | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Gabriel Lupo | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Gabrielle Miller | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Geneva Wolfe | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| George Summers | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Gracie Boyce | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hailey Lemmen | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hannah Reyes | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| I Am Angel Foundation | $100,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Ioannis Pagkalidis | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Israel Hernandez | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Jason Krell | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Jessica Cummings | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Johnson High School | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Jolene Nannini | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Josh Mosser | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kt Ngyuen | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kathleen Diggs | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Katie Lemmen | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kaylee Dorris | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Krisitina Stone | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kyle Ness | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Lamont Hall | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Laura Cooper | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Leah Krall | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Luke Snow | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Maddie Goff | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Maggie Hinrichs | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Mammoth Media Institute Inc | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Marko Lemus | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Matthew Woods | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Maya Patel | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Meghan Wright | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Melissa Pearce | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Natalie Lovan | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Nathan Bingham Gardner | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| New Venture Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Nicky Qin | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Peter Kim | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Police Unity Tour Chapter Vii Of Southern Ca | $5,000 | Valentia, CA, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Quincy Boschulte | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Rabble Mill | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Rachel Leon | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Raegan Holivay | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Robert Pruzan | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ryan Clements | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Samantha Grimes | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sean Martin | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Shane Chung | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Shawn Toyozaki | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Shergy Wyco | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sierra Reed | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Skylar Smith | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sophia A Torres | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sophie Evan | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Thomas Ferullo | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Titus Frederick | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Together We Rise | $10,000 | Brea, CA, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Unidos At Hispanic Federation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| Urvi Patel | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Various | $6,600 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Vetpaw | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | For Charitable Use | 2018 |
| William Huelma | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| William Koslaphirom | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Zach Gravett | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Zachary Lemmen | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Zachary Snider | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Zavier Untalan | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Zetzangary Moreno | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Alayna Cobb | $2,500 | Salem, SC, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Alondra Carrizales | $2,500 | Clinton, AR, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Angela Rogers | $2,500 | Salem, SC, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Arman Yazdian | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Bureau Valley High School | $2,500 | Sublette, IL, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Caleb Parnin | $2,500 | Palatine, IL, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Camille Sem | $2,500 | New Berlin, WI, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Cedric Davis | $2,500 | Arlington, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Claire Weesies | $2,500 | New Era, MI, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Courtney Frost | $2,500 | Glenpool, OK, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Deshawn Bonds Jr | $2,500 | Ramsey, MN, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Destiny Sakolevidis | $2,500 | Royse City, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Grace Blessington | $2,500 | New Berlin, WI, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Green Dot Public Schools | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Haley Hintz | $2,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Hanna Athertn | $2,500 | Sublette, IL, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Jasmine El-moatassem | $2,500 | Jacksonville, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Jennifer Bussear | $2,500 | Leander, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Jennifer Flemming | $2,500 | Clinton, AR, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Julian Beck | $2,500 | Frisco, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Katie Rosenow | $1,000 | Delavan, WI, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Leah Voth | $2,500 | Rockwall, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Lomumba Ismail | $2,500 | Anoka, MN, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Maureen Farry | $2,500 | Flowery Branch, GA, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Mia Tatum | $2,500 | Jacksonville, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Paige Pulscher | $2,500 | Sand Springs, OK, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Peyton Moore | $2,500 | Cumming, GA, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Pierce Tran | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Sheckler Foundation | $10,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Shelby Schiller | $2,500 | Arlington, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Street Poets Inc | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Sydney Rent | $2,500 | Frisco, TX, US | To Help Students Pay For School | 2017 |
| Vetpaw Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Protect Wildlife | 2017 |
| Young Storytellers Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Help Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-3840186 |
| Website | http://www.fygfoundation.com |
| Address | CO NKSFB 10960 WILSHIRE BLVD FL 5 Los Angeles, CA 90024-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Find Your Grind Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Nicholas Gross |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Natasha Amelia Barritt |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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