Joseph Drown Foundation
Beverly Hills, California · EIN 956093178 · Private foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2026) lists $5.3M in giving and $102.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 604 individual grants from this funder — $26.5M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seed Foundation THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2021 |
| The Seed Foundation LOS ANGELES OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500K | 2024 |
| Lulu's Place Inc OPERATING SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $500K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Joseph Drown Foundation
From Joseph Drown Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include The Seed Foundation, Lulu's Place Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Joseph Drown Foundation give in grants?
- Joseph Drown Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $5.3M in giving. 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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