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Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 274658935  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles has awarded $21.3M across 17 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.0M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$484.2M
Total assets
17
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles funds

Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation
OPERATIONS SUPPORT, DIABETES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, JORDAN DOWNS COMMUITY PROGRAM, PRENATAL PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$4.6M2023
Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Group
FORGIVENESS OF "DUE TO" MLKHC ACCUMULATED FOR OPERATIONS + GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Compton, CA$3.6M2019
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
Forgiveness of "Due To" MLKHC Accumulated For Operations
Los Angeles, CA$1.8M2017
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
FORGIVENESS OF LOAN PAYABLE
Compton, CA$1.7M2023
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
FORGIVENESS OF LOAN PAYABLE
Compton, CA$1.6M2024
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
FORGIVENESS OF "DUE TO" MLKHC ACCUMULATED FOR OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2018
Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation
OPERATIONS SUPPORT, DIABETES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, PRENATAL PROGRAM, POST DISCHARGE CLINIC, HOME PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM, AND PATH CITE
Los Angeles, CA$1.4M2024
Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation
PPE PURCHASES, SAFETY NET INITIATIVE, PROVIDER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM, JORDAN DOWNS COMMUNITY AND VACCINE INITIATIVE
E Th Street, CA$1.2M2022
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
FORGIVENESS OF "DUE TO" MLKHC ACCUMULATED FOR OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$1.2M2019
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation
FORGIVENESS OF "DUE TO" MLKHC ACCUMULATED FOR OPERATIONS
Compton, CA$1.1M2022
California Health Foundation & Trust
PLEDGE TO HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM TO AGGREGATE AND DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITES AT VARIOUS INDEPENDENT HOSPIT
Sacramento, CA$385K2024
California Health Foundation & Trust
PLEDGE TO HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM TO AGGREGATE AND DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITES AT VARIOUS INDEPENDENT HOSPIT
Sacramento, CA$363K2023
California Health Foundation and Trust
PLEDGE TO HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM TO AGGREGATE AND DISTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITES AT VARIOUS INDEPENDENT HOSPIT
Sacramento, CA$229K2022
California Health Foundation and Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$166K2018
California Health Foundation and Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$162K2019

Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$1.8M
2019$5.0M
2022$2.7M
2023$6.7M
2024$3.4M

How to apply for funding from Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles

Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles'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. You can review the foundation directly at mlkch.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles

Does Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles accept grant applications?
Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles'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 Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles fund?
Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation, Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Group, Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles give in grants?
Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles reported $5.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.3M over 17 grants.
Where is Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles located?
Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 274658935.
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About this profile. This page is built from Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles'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 Martin Luther King Jr-los Angeles. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.