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Friends of the League Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 461199133  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Friends of the League Foundation has awarded $15.5M across 8 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Assistance League of Los Angeles. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.0M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Friends of the League Foundation funds

Friends of the League Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, arts & culture, youth development.

Early Childhood EducationArts & CultureYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrenyouth popfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friends of the League Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES AND TO SUPPORT CAPITAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NEW CHAPTER HOUSE
Los Angeles, CA$11.4M2020
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE(R) OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA$1.2M2024
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE(R) OF LOS ANGELES AND TO SUPPORT CAPITAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NEW CHAPTER HOUSE.
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE(R) OF LOS ANGELES AND TO SUPPORT CAPITAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE NEW CHAPTER HOUSE.
Los Angeles, CA$724K2022
Assistance League of Los Angeles
Offset admin costs of Assistance League of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA$553K2017
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA$430K2018
Assistance League of Los Angeles
OFFSET ADMIN COSTS OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA$64K2019
The Visionaries
To help sponsor a documentary about Assistance League of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA$40K2017

Friends of the League Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$594K
2018$430K
2019$64K
2020$11.4M
2022$724K
2023$1.0M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Friends of the League Foundation

Friends of the League 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 Friends of the League Foundation

Does Friends of the League Foundation accept grant applications?
Friends of the League 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 Friends of the League Foundation fund?
Friends of the League Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Assistance League of Los Angeles, Assistance League of Los Angeles, Assistance League of Los Angeles. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Friends of the League Foundation give in grants?
Friends of the League Foundation reported $11.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.5M over 8 grants.
Where is Friends of the League Foundation located?
Friends of the League Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461199133.
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About this profile. This page is built from Friends of the League 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 Friends of the League Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.