The Ahmanson Foundation concentrates its funding on cultural projects supporting the arts, education at the collegiate and pre-collegiate levels, medicine and delivery of health care services, specialized library collections, programs related to homelessness and low-income populations, preservation of the environment, and a wide range of human service projects. 

The vast majority of the Foundation’s philanthropy is directed toward organizations and institutions based in and serving the greater Los Angeles community.

The Foundation’s philanthropic interests are in the following four areas:

• Arts and Humanities

• Education

• Health and Medicine

• Human Services

The types of capital support common to these areas include:

• Construction and renovation projects

• Equipment and furnishings

• Program vehicles

• Technology including infrastructure, hardware, and software

• Program supplies

Requests for capital campaigns are considered after there is clear evidence that the goal of the campaign will be achieved (60 – 80% funded) and that it will be accomplished within a one-year period from the time a grant request has been submitted.

On occasion, the Foundation will consider program/operational support for those organizations that have a history of demonstrating to the Foundation established and outstanding programs.

When the Foundation awards a grant, the grantee will be asked to provide a brief final report on the use of the grant funds and the accomplishments of the funded project. On occasion, depending on the nature of the project, one or more interim reports may also be requested. The information contained in these reports provides valuable insights into the Foundation’s grant making.

Accepts Letter of Inquiry.