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Joseph Drown Foundation

Beverly Hills, California  ·  EIN 956093178  ·  Private foundation

Joseph Drown Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.7M in grants paid and $104.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 604 individual grants from this funder — $26.5M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.7M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$104.0M
Total assets
604
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Joseph Drown Foundation funds

Joseph Drown Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, higher education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

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

childrenfamiliesfoster youthlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Joseph Drown Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Seed Foundation
THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Washington, DC$1.0M2021
The Seed Foundation
LOS ANGELES OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$500K2024
Lulu's Place Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT
San Diego, CA$500K2024
Lulu's Place
OPERATING SUPPORT
El Segundo, CA$500K2025
Great Public Schools Now
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$250K2025
California State University Northridge Foundation
MARILYN MAGARAM CENTER
Northridge, CA$250K2019
Rape Foundation the
STUART HOUSE FUND IN MEMORY OF ELAINE MAHONEY
Santa Monica, CA$250K2019
Innovate Public Schools
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Emerging Markets Development Corporation
NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT STRUCTURES
Los Angeles, CA$200K2024
Great Public Schools Now
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$200K2024
Great Public Schools Now
EDUCATION RECOVERY FUND
Los Angeles, CA$200K2023
Kipp Socal Public Schools
OPERATING SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$200K2025
Step Up Tutoring
OPERATING SUPPORT
Santa Monica, CA$200K2025
Edvoice Institute for Research & Education
OPERATING SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$150K2025
College Track
COLLEGE COMPLETION PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$150K2025

Joseph Drown Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.2M
2019$5.0M
2021$4.7M
2023$3.2M
2024$5.1M
2025$5.3M

How to apply for funding from Joseph Drown Foundation

From Joseph Drown Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, AND OCTOBER 15 FOR BOARD MEETING IN SECOND MONTH FOLLOWING DEADLINE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jdrown.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Drown Foundation

Does Joseph Drown Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Joseph Drown Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Joseph Drown Foundation fund?
Joseph Drown Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The Seed Foundation, The Seed Foundation, Lulu's Place Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Joseph Drown Foundation give in grants?
Joseph Drown Foundation reported $4.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.5M over 604 grants.
Where is Joseph Drown Foundation located?
Joseph Drown Foundation is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956093178.
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About this profile. This page is built from Joseph Drown 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 Joseph Drown Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.