Pfaffinger Foundation

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I cannot express how thankful I am for having you and the foundation in my corner.

Medi H., Los Angeles Times discretionary fund
I would like to thank you for encouraging me and for also keeping me motivated, Thank you for everything!

Cynthia D., Baltimore Sun employee
You were consistently so easy to work with and you always responded with just what I needed and made it understandable.

Al G., Los Angeles Times retiree

Our Impact

$140M total giving

Years of service

29230

Individuals supported

$108M

Individual grants awarded

1558

Community nonprofits supported

$32M

Community grants awarded

Our Founder

Frank Pfaffinger

Frank Pfaffinger was a Bavarian immigrant who worked for the Los Angeles Times from 1887 until his death in 1940, a total of 53 years. In 1936 Mr. Pfaffinger contributed the bulk of his estate to establish the Pfaffinger Foundation. He requested that, to the extent necessary, its resources be directed to assist needy employees and former employees of Times Mirror.

Our Founder

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$140M total giving

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Frank Pfaffinger

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