The Ahmanson Foundation
Beverly Hills, California · EIN 956089998 · Private foundation
The Ahmanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $69.0M in giving and $1.64B in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,243 individual grants from this funder — $306.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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. Example recipients include Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery, California Science Center Fdn, Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Ahmanson Foundation give in grants?
- The Ahmanson Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $69.0M in giving. 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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