The Ahmanson Foundation
Beverly Hills, California · EIN 956089998 · Private foundation
The Ahmanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $58.4M in grants paid and $1.22B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,243 individual grants from this funder — $306.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.
What The Ahmanson Foundation funds
The Ahmanson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Ahmanson Foundation, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THOMAS COLE'S "PORTAGE FALLS ON THE GENESEE" | San Marino, CA | $12.0M | 2021 |
| California Science Center Fdn TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | $7.5M | 2022 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. GENEVIEVE SCHOOL | Los Angeles, CA | $6.3M | 2024 |
| Henry E Huntington Lib & Art Gal FOR ACQUISITION OF PAINTING BY FRANCISCO JOS DE GOYA | San Marino, CA | $5.8M | 2023 |
| The Colburn School TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLBURN CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Cty Mus of Nat Hist TOWARD PRELIMINARY COSTS FOR THE REIMAGINING LA BREA TAR PITS PROJECT | Los Angeles, CA | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Union Rescue Mission TOWARD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TOWARD DEVELOPMENT OF ANGELES HOUSE IN LOS ANGELES | Los Angeles, CA | $5.0M | 2020 |
| Union Rescue Mission AC EXPANSION, TECH., INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, AND DORM/SPRUNG RECONFIG. | Los Angeles, CA | $3.0M | 2023 |
| Joslyn Art Museum TOWARD THE EXPANSION PROJECT | Omaha, NE | $3.0M | 2021 |
| Occidental College TOWARDS CONSTRUCTION OF THE DE MANDEL AQUATICS CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | $2.7M | 2020 |
| Union Rescue Mission TOWARD DEVELOPMENT OF ANGELES HOUSE IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES | Los Angeles, CA | $2.5M | 2020 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles FOR IT UPGRADES AND WEBSITE REDESIGN | Los Angeles, CA | $2.2M | 2020 |
| Pasadena Hospital Association Ltd TOWARD SEISMIC UPGRADES TO THE WINGATE AND HAHN BUILDINGS | Pasadena, CA | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW XAVIER CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM COMMONS | Los Angeles, CA | $2.0M | 2021 |
The Ahmanson Foundation giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from The Ahmanson Foundation
From The Ahmanson 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 theahmansonfoundation.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about The Ahmanson Foundation
- Does The Ahmanson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Ahmanson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Ahmanson Foundation fund?
- The Ahmanson Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery, California Science Center Fdn, Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does The Ahmanson Foundation give in grants?
- The Ahmanson Foundation reported $58.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $306.8M over 2,243 grants.
- Where is The Ahmanson Foundation located?
- The Ahmanson Foundation is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956089998.
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