A Warm Welcome to College Advisors
By Giving List Staff   |   May 8, 2025

This winter, Matriculate officially welcomed 700 college advisors to support high-achieving high school students from low-income communities. Orientations were held on various […more…]

Griffith Observatory’s 90th Anniversary!
By Giving List Staff   |   May 8, 2025

Celebrate Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 05/14 with Rex Saint’ Onge, Sr., Chumash Cultural Advisor on the Observatory’s original short film Pacific Standard Universe (2024)!  Mr. […more…]

Para Los Niños Celebrates Hosts its 2025 Annual Benefit — 45th Anniversary Gala
By Giving List Staff   |   April 29, 2025

Every year, Para Los Niños’ Annual Benefit celebrates the milestones PLN children, youth, and families have achieved while honoring the […more…]

Community Partnerships: Reaching All Students with Shore Educational Collaborative
By Giving List Staff   |   April 21, 2025

At Citizen Schools, we believe in the brilliance of every student—and in the power of partnerships to unlock that brilliance. […more…]

Stepping Up to Meet Fire Relief Needs
By Giving List Staff   |   April 5, 2025

The Karsh Family Social Service Center stepped up to meet urgent fire relief needs. We’ve increased food availability at our biweekly food […more…]

Walk-A-Marathon Challenge!
By Giving List Staff   |   April 4, 2025

Raise awareness about the impact of moderate-to-severe eczema and funds for research by joining the 2025 Walk-A-Marathon Challenge! Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER) […more…]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
By Giving List Staff   |   March 21, 2025

March is also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! As part of its mission to educate people on cancer prevention and early […more…]

Supporting Secure Storage: Brady United’s Efforts to Protect California Communities
By Giving List Staff   |   March 6, 2025

In response to the tragic unintentional shooting death of 15-year-old Ethan Song in Connecticut, Ethan’s Law was introduced in Congress […more…]

Drug Awareness Foundation Fights for Life-Saving Legislation
By Giving List Staff   |   February 20, 2025

The Drug Awareness Foundation just returned from a crucial week on Capitol Hill, advocating for Tyler’s Law, a bill that […more…]

Why Does Mongabay’s Nonprofit Journalism Matter?
By Giving List Staff   |   February 20, 2025

Unlike mainstream media, Mongabay is dedicated to consistent, in-depth reporting on deforestation, biodiversity, and environmental justice. Our investigative journalism has: […more…]

Community Wellness Campaign 
By Giving List Staff   |   February 20, 2025

Housing Works has always been on the front lines of Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis, doing whatever it takes for as […more…]

“Presence of Love” Gifts Sent Out for Valentine’s Day
By Giving List Staff   |   February 6, 2025

PRESENT NOW, a Santa Monica based nonprofit, delivers happiness and hope to youth living in 152 domestic violence shelters in […more…]

J3 Welcomes its Inaugural Executive Director
By Giving List Staff   |   February 4, 2025

Dear J3 Family and Friends, We are thrilled to announce that Sarina Sande has joined the J3 Foundation team as […more…]

School on Wheels Jumps into Action to Help Those Affected by the Wildfires
By Giving List Staff   |   January 23, 2025

School on Wheels provides educational assistance to children and youth experiencing homelessness. It offers one-on-one online and in-person tutoring to […more…]

ACCESS RJ’s Impact!
By Giving List Staff   |   January 23, 2025

With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade having just passed on January 22, ACCESS Reproductive Justice wants to remind their […more…]

Search Dog Teams Deploy to Los Angeles Fires
By Giving List Staff   |   January 15, 2025

SDF-trained human remains detection (HRD) team Jon Munguia & Clifford of Los Angeles County Fire Department and live-find SDF-trained teams Josh Davis & […more…]

The Buzz Los Angeles 2024
By Giving List Staff   |   December 19, 2024

The Buzz Los Angeles was a complete success! It was a night of connection and great conversation with nonprofit, philanthropic, […more…]

Empowering Women Through Collective Giving: The Los Angeles Women’s Giving Circle
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

Bonnie Davidoff and Janet Soffer are the co-founders of the Los Angeles Women’s Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization dedicated to […more…]

Dr. Sharon Nazarian: Bridging Worlds — Philanthropy, Education, and Combating Antisemitism
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

Dr. Sharon Nazarian is a prominent philanthropist, educator, and advocate whose multifaceted career spans academia, foreign policy, and community leadership. […more…]

Miriam Muscarolas: Aligning Portfolios With the Mission
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

With a long and fulfilling career in investment banking and investment management under her belt, Miriam Muscarolas is an expert […more…]

Post Dobbs, Abortion Funding and Access Take on Even Greater Importance in California
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Last year, the nonprofit ACCESS Reproductive Justice (ACCESS RJ) helped more than 1,865 people access abortion care and other reproductive […more…]

The Solution to a Deadly Public Health Crisis
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

There is only one thing Brady: United Against Gun Violence (Brady) Chief Development and Engagement Officer Liz Dunning wants you […more…]

Fran Drescher Survived Cancer, Then Launched a Movement to Help Prevent It
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

In the late 1990s, actress Fran Drescher began a frightening health odyssey, looking for a cause of her gynecologic symptoms […more…]

Equipping Under-Resourced Middle School Students for the World of Tomorrow
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Jose Melo was a middle school student in the Boston area when he was introduced to a resource that would […more…]

A Powerful Voice for Foster Youth
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Esmeralda Barajas entered the foster system at age 8 and exited just when she needed help the most. She had […more…]

Knowledge is Power to Save Lives in Today’s Drug Epidemic
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

“We always say, ‘not my child’ are the three most dangerous words a parent can say,” says Juli Shamash, founder […more…]

From One Child’s Dark Days with Severe Eczema to a Worldwide Movement
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

When Korey Capozza’s son was born in 2008, he was healthy in every way. But nine months later, he began […more…]

Where Los Angeles Meets the Sky
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Griffith Observatory is an iconic feature of the local landscape and a beacon that reminds us we are all connected […more…]

A Lifetime Commitment of Care
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Deborah Leigh Stevens, 68, was living on the streets of West Hollywood in 2014, within blocks of her former apartment. […more…]

Can You Read This? Help Make Sure Every Fourth Grader Can Read It, Too.
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

“Literacy permeates everything,” says J3 Foundation’s co-founder Joe Blackstone. Imagine staring at these words and not being able to decipher […more…]

Creating a Safety Net for the Most Marginalized in our Community
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Since 1929, when Wilshire Boulevard Temple moved into its current and now historical home, in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los […more…]

Closing the College Knowledge Gap for High School Students
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Imagine a high school student in the 90th percentile or higher of their class who is enthusiastic about learning and […more…]

How Journalism Fights on the Frontline for Nature Conservation
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Rhett Ayers Butler describes himself as a lucky child. With collected airline miles from his father’s job and a travel […more…]

Canines at Home in the Ruins
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

How many times has a family stared in slack-jawed wonder as the adorable new family dog tears around and around […more…]

A Community Music School That Bridges Social and Economic Gaps
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Neighborhood Music School has been a musical home for generations of families going back a century in Boyle Heights. Located […more…]

Providing a Safety Net So Families Can Focus on What Really Matters
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

What if a flat tire meant you couldn’t pay your rent that month? What if an unexpectedly high water bill […more…]

Helping L.A.’s Most Vulnerable Students Reach College and Beyond
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Josue, a student who attended Mendez High School in the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, is confident that he’ll […more…]

When Foster Youth Arrive at College, Ready to Succeed Makes It Home
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Holdyn Bray grew up in the foster care system without the basics many take for granted – sometimes she didn’t […more…]

Strengthening the Bonds Broken by Domestic Violence One Present at a Time
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

For children living in domestic violence shelters, a present can be more than just a box with a bow – […more…]

Fighting the Devastating Impact of Homelessness on Children’s Education
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Angela M. Sanchez was a junior in high school when she was evicted from her home in Glendale, California. Her […more…]