Private Foundation · CA · Private Independent Foundations
Colburn Foundation
Los Angeles, CA · EIN 954693145 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$204.4M
Total Giving
$9.3M
Grants on File
92
Average Grant
$101K
Giving Radius
Where Colburn Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Please note that we strongly urge all grant seekers to contact us at 818-399-4427 before submitting a letter of intent or an application. After a conversation, we may encourage you to submit a letter of intent. If we are unfamiliar with your organization or program, we will want to meet with you and/or observe your program before encouraging you to take further steps. Most of our grants are in the form of general operating support. We have an online application process and will walk you through when you are ready to submit an application. The application requires the following: mission and history of your organization, a copy of proof of 501(c)(3) status, most recent two audited financial statements or Form 990's in the case that you are not audited. If this is more than a year old, please also submit an internal financial statement for the most recently completed fiscal year, current year budget if you are applying for funding for a future year's activity.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Grants ARE Generally Awarded TO Organizations IN THE Southern California AREA. THE Purpose OF THE Grant MUST BE FOR Furthering THE Study, Teaching, AND Performance OF Classical Music AND Dance.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| Culver City, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Beverly Hills, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $180K | 2022 |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $14K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $70K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Altadena, CA | $16K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $90K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.0M | 2022 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsu, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $14K | 2022 |
| Taos, NM | $9K | 2022 |
| Claremont, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $17K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $194.3M | $9.2M | $14.5M | $14.9M |
| 2022 | $181.6M | $9.2M | $-1,580,014 | $11.7M |
| 2021 | $216.8M | $9.8M | $22.2M | $6.7M |
| 2019 | $176.1M | $8.1M | $3.0M | $6.8M |
| 2015 | $145.8M | $7.3M | $8.9M | $5.3M |
| 2014 | $153.9M | $7.3M | $14.0M | $33.8M |
| 2013 | $150.5M | $6.8M | $7.3M | $7.7M |
| 2012 | $134.0M | $6.2M | $13.1M | $7.8M |
| 2011 | $124.5M | $6.4M | $10.4M | $7.4M |
Section VII
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