Founded in 1915, the California Community Foundation leads positive systemic change to strengthen Los Angeles County communities.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2013
For nearly four decades, the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists has invested in Los Angeles County artists themselves, giving them the freedom to direct support toward their broader practice rather than a single prescribed project. Learn more: calfund.org/fva/ #LAArtists
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From preserving languages and cultural traditions to advocating for their communities and protecting ancestral lands, Indigenous leaders continue to shape Los Angeles and help build a good life for all. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2022) #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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No matter how we vote, every voter deserves to trust that their voice will be heard. We're proud to announce A Count You Can Trust, an independent, nonpartisan coalition working to strengthen public trust in Los Angeles County’s elections. Read more: lat.ms/4yOJM0T
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On National DAF Day, we’re thanking CCF’s donor advised fund holders for putting their values into action. Donor advised funds give individuals and families a flexible way to support nonprofits over time, here in Los Angeles County & around the world. Thank you, CCF DAF holders!
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We're excited to share that nine Los Angeles County artists have been selected for the 2026 CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists, a one-year fellowship that gives them the freedom to invest in their careers where they believe it will matter most: bit.ly/4AUGuL4 #LAArtists
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A home can survive the flames and still be damaged. Standing Homes helps Eaton and Palisades fire survivors understand their rights and find resources, support and next steps: standinghomes.la. #WildfireRecovery
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Last year, CCF and our donors distributed $357 million in grants across Los Angeles. President and CEO Miguel A. Santana spoke with the Los Angeles Business Journal about what is driving increased giving and how local funders are working together: labusinessjournal.com/specia…
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This Latine Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the people and orgs that reflect the full cultural richness of Los Angeles. By supporting Indigenous Angelenos in ways that honor their languages and cultures, CIELO brings us closer to a good life for all: bit.ly/47iy6Y5
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CCF is proud to support the Black churches and clergy helping Altadena recover and remain rooted. Through our Wildfire Recovery Fund, a grant to Fountain of Life helped provide food, clothing, cash assistance and other essentials: bit.ly/4xJ7yKo
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Alma Backyard Farms is helping people who are returning home from prison see themselves as capable of healing and contributing to the communities around them. CCF is proud to support Alma as it works to make LA's communities safer and more connected: bit.ly/4ydzWFq
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In its 111-year history, CCF has supported more than 10,000 nonprofit organizations. Our September newsletter offers a closer look at the people and organizations turning that support into opportunity, healing & lasting change across Los Angeles County: bit.ly/4xHrTjq
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For three years, the LA County Jobs First Collaborative has brought together 800+ partners to expand access to quality jobs and economic opportunity. Its new Legacy Blueprint offers a roadmap for carrying that work forward across LA County: lacerf.org/legacy-blueprint #Jobs #Economy
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CCF thanks Governor Gavin Newsom for signing new protections today that respond to the needs of wildfire survivors and mark a critical step forward for our region’s recovery. We were proud to work alongside residents and community partners to help secure these landmark measures.
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Los Angeles wouldn’t be Los Angeles without its immigrant-owned businesses. This #LatineHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating entrepreneurs who bring culture and opportunity to our neighborhoods: bit.ly/4rerHWX Hire a Vendor Directory: bit.ly/4rhmw8T
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25 years ago, 9/11 changed us. Today, we honor the lives lost & the unity that followed. At CCF, we believe philanthropy’s purpose is showing up to heal & rebuild together. We recommit to supporting community through courage and care. #NeverForget #September11 #CommunityStrong
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The California Community Foundation stands firm in our commitment to be a resource to everyone in our region, including our immigrant neighbors, because this is the only way we achieve a good life for all. Ending TPS for Salvadorans is antithetical to our American values.
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Fire survivors deserve a voice in the systems deciding whether they can return home. With support from CCF, Every Fire Survivor's Network is sustaining survivor-led advocacy and building tools to make future recoveries more accountable: bit.ly/4xd50Eb
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At CCF, we believe dignity at work is essential to a good life. This Labor Day, we honor the workers whose labor sustains our region and whose collective action continues to move Los Angeles closer to a good life for all. 💙
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When Peter and Violeta Pobjoy imagined a scholarship in their son Kevin’s memory, they knew what they wanted it to carry forward: his curiosity about people and commitment to helping them. They chose CCF to establish a scholarship shaped around his values: bit.ly/4x48jgI
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Fire Relief Workshops at Adventist Health White Memorial's community garden, supported by CCF, connect residents affected by the Lineage warehouse fire with mental health support, service referrals and essential resources. 🎨🌿 Read the full story: bit.ly/4gTHuab
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