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Laurel Foundation

South Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 954556814  ·  Private foundation

Laurel Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $4.6M in assets. This page documents the 86 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Laurel Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.6M
Total assets
86
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Laurel Foundation funds

Laurel Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development, mental health, civil rights & social justice.

Youth DevelopmentMental HealthCivil Rights & Social Justice

Populations it has supported include youth pop, women girls, lgbtq people.

youth popwomen girlslgbtq people

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Horizons
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Kansas City, MO$1.9M2022
Windmill School
Construction of the Windmill school, family education center, and community hall.
Portola Valley, CA$1.0M2018
Lymelight Foundation
general operating AND PROGRAM support.
Burlingame, CA$400K2018
Lymelight Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Burlingame, CA$400K2020
Lymelight Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Burlingame, CA$400K2019
Ice911 Research Corporation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Menlo Park, CA$350K2018
Lymelight Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Burlingame, CA$300K2022
Mercy Beyond Borders
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Santa Clara, CA$240K2022
Ignite
General operating support towards IGNITE continued national expansion.
Oakland, CA$200K2018
Team Giving
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Newcastle, CA$150K2018
Human Rights Watch
DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN UNDER TALIBAN RULE
New York, NY$150K2022
Team Giving
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Newcastle, CA$150K2019
Ignite
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$100K2019
Ignite
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$100K2020
Eastside College Preparatory School
EASTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
East Palo Alto, CA$84K2022

Laurel Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.8M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.2M
2022$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Laurel Foundation

Laurel 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 Laurel Foundation

Does Laurel Foundation accept grant applications?
Laurel 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 Laurel Foundation fund?
Laurel Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Greater Horizons, Windmill School, Lymelight Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Laurel Foundation give in grants?
Laurel Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.5M over 86 grants.
Where is Laurel Foundation located?
Laurel Foundation is based in South Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954556814.
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About this profile. This page is built from Laurel 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 Laurel Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.