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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 951642394  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, University of Southern California has awarded $9.2M across 128 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Usc Health System. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$642.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.93B
Total assets
128
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What University of Southern California funds

University of Southern California's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls, youth pop.

men boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for University of Southern California, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Usc Health System
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.7M2023
Community Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.1M2018
Community Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2020
Community Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2017
Community Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$628K2022
Community Partners
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$498K2023
American Heart Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
Dallas, TX$276K2020
American Heart Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
Dallas, TX$150K2018
American Heart Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
Dallas, TX$125K2017
Legacy La Youth Development Corp
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$74K2017
Proyecto Pastoral
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$50K2017
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$50K2020
24th Street Theatre
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$44K2017
Project Scientist
GENERAL SUPPORT
Laguna Beach, CA$43K2022
Glendale Fire Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Glendale, CA$43K2018

University of Southern California giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2018$1.7M
2020$1.8M
2022$1.2M
2023$2.9M

How to apply for funding from University of Southern California

University of Southern California'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 usc.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about University of Southern California

Does University of Southern California accept grant applications?
University of Southern California'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 University of Southern California fund?
University of Southern California's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Usc Health System, Community Partners, Community Partners. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does University of Southern California give in grants?
University of Southern California reported $642.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.2M over 128 grants.
Where is University of Southern California located?
University of Southern California is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951642394.
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About this profile. This page is built from University of Southern California'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 University of Southern California. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.