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Community Grants

Support for Local Nonprofits

Are We Eligible?

Types of Grants

Grant Focus
  • General operating support
  • Los Angeles area
  • Enhancing self-sufficiency
Grant Amount
  • $10,000 to $30,000
Program Priorities
  • Case management
  • Job training
  • Services for older adults

General Community Grant Information

Pfaffinger Foundation awards grants to Los Angeles based nonprofits that provide social services to enhance self-sufficiency. We look for programs with case management, job training and safety net resources as well as programs serving older adults.

    Applications are accepted from May 1st through June 30th. Applications are reviewed and presented to the Board of Directors in October. You will be notified of a decision regarding your application in late October.

    Applicants must be a federally recognized 501(c)3 in good standing. Please review the Community Grant Eligibility page to verify if your nonprofit programs are in the scope of the Foundation’s grant focus criteria. Find more details on our Community Grants Eligibility page here.

    Applicants will need the following documents to submit an application through the Foundation’s grant portal:

    • Proof of 501(c)3 status
    • 990 tax return from the preceding year
    • W-9
    • Audited financials from the preceding year
    • Summary of mission and program
    • Current year budget

    After reviewing the Foundation’s grant focus areas and determining if your organization is a good candidate, you may submit an application through the Foundation’s online grant portal HERE during our open grant cycle (May 1 – June 30)

    After you submit your application and documents through our online portal, your application will be evaluated for completeness. Your application will be reviewed by our staff, a board committee and the full Board of Directors. You will be informed of the outcome of your community grant application in late October.

In Their Words

  • “This funding will make a tremendous difference in the lives of children, youth and families HYC serves and we are grateful for the partnership of the Pfaffinger Foundation as we work to positively impact their safety, stability, well-being, and opportunities."

    2022 Grantee

  • "..thank you for your longstanding support and partnership of in Homeboy Industries. Through the Pfaffinger Foundation’s support you have advanced our work for justice and provided critical funding for our mission to provide hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community."

    2022 Grantee

  • "CRCD thank you for the support from the Pfaffinger Foundation. We look forward to highlighting the great work and impact that will come from this support. When possible, we would love to have you come to our site and learn about the amazing work and community impact CRCD is creating in South LA."

    2022 Grantee

  • "Many thanks to you and to the Pfaffinger Foundation for your generous support."

    2022 Grantee

  • "We are so grateful for your continuous support of our program. On behalf of the seniors, we serve and your SVMOW family, Thank you! "

    2022 Grantee

  • "We appreciate the ongoing support and commitment of you and the Pfaffinger Foundation. Thank you for supporting our work and commitment to supporting our community."

    2022 Grantee

  • "We are so deeply grateful for this acknowledgement and look forward to telling you more about how your support has enhanced our work."

    2022 Grantee

  • "Thank you! We are so grateful for your continued support. Onward Together"

    We are not currently accepting Community Grant Applications.

    The Foundation is not accepting community grant applications at this time.
    Please check back in May for more information.