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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4856207

Durfee Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 67 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Maria Guadalupe Cabildo
700 S Flower St Suite 560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 899-5120
Form and materials
Letter form - go to https://durfee.org/
Deadlines
No
Restrictions
Go to https://durfee.org/

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,614,268

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $59,953,614

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,217,440

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $56,135,321

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,496,267

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $51,192,178

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,659,459

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $64,853,467

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,872,782

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $61,164,799

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,490,687

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $54,765,725

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,779,479

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $49,252,814

Grants paid in 2024

67 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $120,000
  2. Social & Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA

    Trust-based philanthropy

    $100,000
  3. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    Nonprofit sustainability initiative

    $100,000
  4. Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton fellowship

    $70,282
  5. Coalition for Clean AirLos Angeles, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $60,000
  6. Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $60,000
  7. Strategic Actions for A Just Economy (saje)Los Angeles, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $60,000
  8. The Los Angeles Trust for Children's HealthLos Angeles, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $60,000
  9. Comunidades Indigenas En LiderazgoLos Angeles, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $56,160
  10. Meztli ProjectsLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton fellowship

    $50,188
  11. Allies for Every ChildCulver City, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $50,000
  12. Fulcrum ArtsPasadena, CA

    Springboard fund

    $50,000
  13. Haven Hills IncCanoga Park, CA

    Sabbatical grant

    $50,000
  14. Coalition to Abolish Slavery & TraffickingLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton fellowship

    $46,271
  15. Concerned Citizens Community InvolvementLos Angeles, CA

    Springboard fund

    $45,000
  16. Mockingbird IncubatorLos Angeles, CA

    Springboard fund

    $45,000
  17. The Watts of Power Foundation CorpLos Angeles, CA

    Springboard fund

    $45,000
  18. Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa ConservancyClaremont, CA

    Springboard fund

    $45,000
  19. Amity FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton fellowship

    $37,500
  20. Better Youth IncLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  21. College Access PlanPasadena, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  22. Cooperation LALos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  23. Diy GirlsSan Fernando, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  24. East Yard Communities for Environmental JusticeCommerce, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  25. Forgotten Children IncLong Beach, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  26. Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural InstituteGardena, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  27. Gente OrganizadaPomona, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  28. Mujeres de la TierraLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  29. Open Paths Counseling CenterInglewood, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  30. South Asian NetworkArtesia, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  31. United Cambodian CommunityLong Beach, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  32. Women's Center for Creative WorkLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  33. Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and TreatmentLos Angeles, CA

    Pass the baton exhibition

    $25,000
  34. California Association of NonprofitsSan Francisco, CA

    General operating

    $16,848
  35. Center for Nonprofit ManagementLos Angeles, CA

    General operating

    $16,848
  36. Museum of Jurassic TechnologyCulver City, CA

    Matching gift program

    $2,500
  37. Women Cross DMZSan Francisco, CA

    Matching gift program

    $2,000
  38. Lahaina Community Land TrustLahaina, HI

    Matching gift program

    $1,500
  39. La CompostLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $1,400
  40. A Little HelpDenver, CO

    Matching gift program

    $1,038
  41. All Peoples Community CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $1,003
  42. Amity FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $1,000
  43. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive ActionKapaa, HI

    Matching gift program

    $521
  44. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    Matching gift program

    $500
  45. Kanu HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Matching gift program

    $350
  46. Crowden Music CenterBerkeley, CA

    Matching gift program

    $270
  47. Palestine Children's Relief FundBurbank, CA

    Matching gift program

    $270
  48. Peace Over ViolenceLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $256
  49. Executive Service Corps of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $250
  50. Lincoln Heights Dollars for ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $250
  51. The Blake SchoolHopkins, MN

    Matching gift program

    $250
  52. Asian American Drug Abuse Program IncLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $200
  53. AneraWashington, DC

    Matching gift program

    $150
  54. Central American Resource CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $125
  55. Grace DinerCulver City, CA

    Matching gift program

    $125
  56. Minnesota Landscape ArboretumChaska, MN

    Matching gift program

    $125
  57. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    Matching gift program

    $125
  58. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    Matching gift program

    $125
  59. ChirlaLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $120
  60. Creative Reaction LabSaint Louis, MO

    Matching gift program

    $115
  61. Black Thumb FarmPanorama City, CA

    Matching gift program

    $100
  62. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    Matching gift program

    $100
  63. Guttmacher InstituteNew York, NY

    Matching gift program

    $100
  64. Movimiento PoderDenver, CO

    Matching gift program

    $78
  65. Homeworks TrentonPrinceton, NJ

    Matching gift program

    $75
  66. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    Matching gift program

    $75
  67. Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & BookstoreSylmar, CA

    Matching gift program

    $75

Approved for future payment

32 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Social and Enviromental EntreprenuersCalabasas, CA

    Trust-based philanthropy

    $104,000
  2. Brilliant CornersLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  3. Ca Native Vote ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  4. Casa of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  5. Khmer Girls in ActionLong Beach, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  6. Nefesh LALos Angeles, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  7. Peoples Pottery ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Springboard plus

    $100,000
  8. Pico CaLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton

    $100,000
  9. PauseRiverside, CA

    Springboard

    $45,000
  10. A Window Between WorldsLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  11. Asian Pacific Islander Reentry Through Inclusion Support and EmpowermentMonterey Park, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  12. Coalition for Engaged EducationSanta Monica, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  13. Community Nature ConnectionLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  14. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  15. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  16. Cornerstone Theater CompanyPasadena, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  17. Korean American CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  18. Los Angeles Art and Music SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  19. Nature for AllMonterey Park, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  20. Piece by PieceLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  21. Pukuu Cultural Community ServicesSan Fernando, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  22. Social and Enviromental EntreprenuersCalabasas, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  23. South Central LampLos Angeles, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  24. The Community Action LeaguePalmdale, CA

    Lark award

    $30,000
  25. Brilliant CornersLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  26. Ca Native Vote ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  27. Casa of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  28. Khmer Girls in ActionLong Beach, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  29. Nefesh LALos Angeles, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  30. Pico CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Stanton wellness

    $10,000
  31. Peoples Pottery ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Springboard plus

    $2,000
  32. PauseRiverside, CA

    Springboars

    $1,800

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development6 grants $175,88615% of the total
  2. Arts and culture6 grants $168,97315% of the total
  3. Environment4 grants $160,85014% of the total
  4. Education8 grants $151,80013% of the total
  5. Human services6 grants $142,04112% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $116,84810% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $228,29120% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California53 grants $1,609,471
  2. Hawaii3 grants $2,371
  3. Colorado2 grants $1,116
  4. Minnesota2 grants $375
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $275
  6. Ohio1 grant $270
  7. New York2 grants $200
  8. Missouri1 grant $115
  9. New Jersey1 grant $75

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Theodore AveryPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Robert SainzVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Diana McKeeSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Halina AveryTREASURER Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Sandra ByrantTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Paulina DanielsTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Douglas NewkirkTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Michael NewkirkTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $5,000
  • Claire PeepsEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $373,058

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