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Chuck Lorre Family Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 954769888  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has awarded $88.3M across 319 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cedars Sinai. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$116.0M
Total assets
319
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chuck Lorre Family Foundation funds

Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cedars Sinai
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$11.6M2024
UCLA Development
BIG BANG THEORY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$6.3M2024
Project Angel Food
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$5.0M2023
Venice Family Clinic
ROBERT LEVINE HEALTH CENTERCOVID 19 GRANT
Venice, CA$5.0M2021
Cedars Sinai
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUND
Los Angeles, CA$4.0M2023
Venice Family Clinic
ROBERT LEVINE HEALTH CENTERCONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT ROSE
Venice, CA$4.0M2022
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
LATINO & AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMCHILDREN'S ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
Los Angeles, CA$3.4M2024
Venice Family Clinic
ROBERT LEVINE HEALTH CENTERCONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT ROSE
Venice, CA$2.7M2024
Donorschooseorg
GENERAL
New York, NY$2.5M2024
Planned Parenthood
CEDARS-SINAI RESIDENCY PARTNERSHIP (1ST PAYMENT PLEDGE)GENERAL FUND
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2022
Trust for Public Land
COMMUNITY AND GREEN SCHOOLYARDS
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2024
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2024
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
LATINO & AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMCHILDREN'S ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2023
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
LATINO & AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMCHILDREN'S ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
Los Angeles, CA$1.9M2022
UCLA Foundation the
BIG BANG THEORY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2017

Chuck Lorre Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.9M
2018$3.7M
2020$4.6M
2021$8.2M
2022$12.2M
2023$19.3M
2024$37.5M

How to apply for funding from Chuck Lorre Family Foundation

Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Chuck Lorre Family Foundation

Does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation fund?
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Cedars Sinai, UCLA Development, Project Angel Food. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chuck Lorre Family Foundation give in grants?
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation reported $4.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $88.3M over 319 grants.
Where is Chuck Lorre Family Foundation located?
Chuck Lorre Family Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954769888.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chuck Lorre Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.