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Lafetra Foundation

Berkeley, California  ·  EIN 954380652  ·  Private foundation

Lafetra Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $23.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 174 individual grants from this funder — $11.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.4M
Total assets
174
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lafetra Foundation funds

Lafetra Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lafd Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$713K2024
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundat
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
Los Angeles, CA$401K2022
The University of La Verne
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
La Verne, CA$390K2018
The University of La Verne
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
La Verne, CA$365K2020
Lafd Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$350K2023
Center for Biological Diversity
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tuscon, AZ$300K2024
Los Angeles Conservancy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$250K2023
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundat
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
Los Angeles, CA$225K2020
Polar Bears International
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bozeman, MT$200K2024
Center for Biological Diversity
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tuscon, AZ$200K2023
Polar Bears International
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bozeman, MT$150K2023
Center for Biological Diversity
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
Tuscon, AZ$150K2022
The Los Angeles Conservancy
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHAIRTY
Los Angeles, CA$150K2022
Polar Bears International
SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
Bozeman, MT$150K2022
For the Fishes
GENERAL SUPPORT
Kihel, HI$136K2023

Lafetra Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$945K
2018$1.2M
2020$1.4M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.6M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Lafetra Foundation

Lafetra 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 Lafetra Foundation

Does Lafetra Foundation accept grant applications?
Lafetra 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 Lafetra Foundation fund?
Lafetra Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Lafd Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundat, The University of La Verne. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lafetra Foundation give in grants?
Lafetra Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 174 grants.
Where is Lafetra Foundation located?
Lafetra Foundation is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954380652.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lafetra 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 Lafetra Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.