Louis and Harold Price Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $5,012,290 (2023)
• Average Grant Size: ~$42,000 (2022 data: $4.1M across 98 awards)
• New Organization Grants: $5,000 - $10,000 (typical initial grants)
• Grant Range: $5,000 - $60,000+ (based on available data)
• Total Assets: $72,043,213 (2023)
• Geographic Focus: Southern California (60%), Colorado (23%), New York (9%), Nationwide (7%), International (1%)
• Application Status: Moratorium - Invitation Only

Contact Details

Address: 10250 Constellation Blvd, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Registered Office: 100 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-1191

Phone: (213) 330-8618

Email: grantinquiry@pricefoundation.org

Website: https://pricefoundation.org

EIN: 13-6121358

Overview

The Louis and Harold Price Foundation was established in 1951 by Louis Price and his son Harold Price. Louis was a founding partner of the Joe Lowe Corporation, a bakery and ice cream supply business famous for the promotion of the Popsicle. Harold graduated from University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and also worked at Joe Lowe Corporation. The foundation was later funded through shareholdings in Sara Lee Corporation after the Joe Lowe Corporation merged with it in 1965. With assets of over $72 million, the foundation made approximately $5 million in charitable disbursements in 2023 across approximately 98 grants. The foundation strives to respond to unique challenges, ideas and projects while fulfilling the broad vision of its founders - to contribute to social welfare as rooted in the Jewish tradition. The foundation is managed by a dedicated Board of Trustees which includes both family and non-family members and is currently led by President Bonnie Vitti. The foundation has entered into a strategic planning process and is currently operating under a moratorium on new grant requests, accepting only invitation-only proposals.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not have named grant programs but provides funding across ten program areas:

• Arts & Culture: Supports excellence in the arts with an emphasis on education. Note: Unsolicited programs in this area are rarely funded.
• Children & Youth: Programs and services that positively impact youth
• Civic & Community: Community welfare initiatives
• Education: Excellence in education with emphasis on innovative approaches to engaging students of all ages; encourages economic and ethnic diversity
• Entrepreneurship Programs: Focused primarily on higher education, but also considers programs for high school students, women's groups, and the urban poor
• Environment: Environmental initiatives
• Health: Health-related programs
• Human Services: Programs providing food, shelter, and supportive services to vulnerable populations including homeless people, abused and neglected children, families in crisis, the elderly, and people with physical and developmental disabilities
• Jewish Related Causes: Programs supporting Jewish community and religious causes
• Medical Research: Note: Grants in medical research are generally initiated by the Board of Trustees

Grant Types

• Program grants
• Special projects
• General operating support (smaller organizations particularly encouraged to seek this)
• New organizations typically receive $5,000-$10,000 for initial grants
• Average grant size approximately $42,000

Priority Areas

The foundation has particular interest in:

• Programs that encourage and support independence and self-sufficiency
• Innovative and impactful programs
• Organizations serving diverse populations
• Programs with emphasis on educational outcomes
• Jewish tradition and social welfare

Geographic Focus

• Primary: Southern California (primarily Los Angeles area) - 60%
• Primary: Colorado (primarily Boulder and Pitkin Counties) - 23%
• Secondary: New York - 9%
• Limited: Nationwide - 7%
• Very Limited: International - 1%

What They Don't Fund

• Grants to individuals
• Capital campaigns
• Fund-raising events
• Political campaigns
• Projects to influence legislation
• Lending funds
• Religious organizations for religious purposes (though will consider programs within their focus areas)
• Organizations that discriminate in leadership, staffing, or service provision

Governance and Leadership

Board of Trustees

• Linda Vitti-Herbst - Chairman of the Board
• Bonnie Vitti - Trustee and President
• George Asch - Trustee
• Alfred E. Osborne, Jr., Ph.D. - Trustee

Executive Staff

• Bonnie Vitti - President
• Rosemary Guidone - President Emeritus

The foundation is managed by a dedicated Board of Trustees that includes both family and non-family members, maintaining the founders' vision while bringing diverse perspectives to grant-making decisions.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

IMPORTANT: The Louis and Harold Price Foundation has entered into a moratorium on NEW grant requests.

The foundation is currently not accepting unsolicited Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) or proposals from new organizations. The foundation will accept Letters of Inquiry and/or proposals on an invitation-only basis until further notice. This moratorium was implemented as part of a strategic planning process.

For Previously Funded Grantees (within last 24 months):

• May apply for renewed funding
• Must submit a report on previously awarded grant
• Must submit renewal request simultaneously
• Use online grant interface for application
• Applications accepted through foundation portal at pricefoundation.org

Decision Timeline

For Renewal Applications:

• Allow 60 days for response to renewal requests
• Grantees receive notification through the online portal

Current Status

The foundation is undergoing a strategic planning process and has paused accepting new applications. Current grantees should monitor the website for updates on when the moratorium will be lifted. The foundation continues to honor existing commitments and consider renewal applications from recent grantees.

Reapplication Policy

For previously funded organizations (within the last 24 months), reapplication for renewed funding is permitted and should be submitted along with a report on the previously awarded grant.

Application Success Factors

Given the current invitation-only status, the following factors are based on the foundation's stated priorities and historical approach:

Key Alignment Factors

1. Geographic Fit: Strong preference for organizations in Southern California (especially Los Angeles) and Colorado (especially Boulder and Pitkin Counties)

2. Mission Alignment with Jewish Tradition: While not all grants must go to Jewish organizations, the foundation's mission is explicitly "rooted in the Jewish tradition" of contributing to social welfare

3. Focus on Vulnerable Populations: The foundation particularly values programs serving homeless people, abused and neglected children, families in crisis, the elderly, and people with disabilities

4. Innovation and Impact: The foundation seeks to "respond to unique challenges, ideas and projects" and values innovative approaches, particularly in education

5. Independence and Self-Sufficiency: Programs that encourage and support self-sufficiency are of particular interest

6. Diversity and Inclusion: Organizations must not discriminate in leadership, staffing, or service provision and should serve diverse populations

7. Educational Emphasis: Across program areas, there is consistent emphasis on educational outcomes and approaches

Strategic Considerations

• Start Small: New organizations typically receive $5,000-$10,000, with potential for growth in subsequent years
• General Operating Support: Smaller organizations are specifically encouraged to seek general operating support rather than project-specific funding
• Avoid Arts/Medical Research as New Applicant: The foundation explicitly notes that unsolicited programs in arts and culture are rarely funded, and medical research grants are generally initiated by the Board
• Build Relationships: Given the invitation-only model, organizations may benefit from existing grantee relationships or board connections
• Demonstrate Track Record: With 98 grants annually from a pool limited to existing grantees, renewal success likely depends on strong performance reporting

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• Moratorium in Effect: The foundation is currently not accepting new applications - only invitation-only proposals. Monitor their website for updates on when this policy changes.

• Relationship-Focused Grantmaking: With the invitation-only model, getting on the foundation's radar through existing grantees, board connections, or strategic positioning in their geographic focus areas is essential.

• Geographic Concentration: If your organization isn't in Southern California or Colorado, your chances are significantly reduced (only 17% of giving goes outside these regions).

• Jewish Tradition Foundation: While they fund diverse causes, understanding their roots in Jewish social welfare tradition and how your work aligns with those values could strengthen positioning.

• Serve the Most Vulnerable: The foundation explicitly prioritizes programs for homeless people, abused children, families in crisis, the elderly, and people with disabilities - demonstrating impact with these populations is key.

• Build for Growth: Initial grants to new organizations are typically $5,000-$10,000, but the average grant is $42,000, suggesting opportunity for increased support over time with strong performance.

• Renewal Requires Reporting: Previously funded organizations must submit a report on their prior grant simultaneously with any renewal request, and should allow 60 days for response.

References

1. Louis and Harold Price Foundation Official Website - https://pricefoundation.org - Accessed February 13, 2026
2. Price Foundation Grant Guidelines - https://pricefoundation.org/grant_guidelines - Accessed February 13, 2026
3. Price Foundation FAQ - https://www.pricefoundation.org/faq - Accessed February 13, 2026
4. Price Foundation About Us - https://pricefoundation.org/about_us - Accessed February 13, 2026
5. Price Foundation Board and Staff - https://pricefoundation.org/our_board_and_staff - Accessed February 13, 2026
6. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Louis And Harold Price Foundation Inc (EIN: 136121358) - https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136121358 - Accessed February 13, 2026
7. Cause IQ Profile - The Louis and Harold Price Foundation - https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/the-louis-harold-price-foundation,136121358/ - Accessed February 13, 2026
8. InfluenceWatch - Louis and Harold Price Foundation - https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/louis-and-harold-price-foundation/ - Accessed February 13, 2026
9. Instrumentl 990 Report - Louis And Harold Price Foundation Inc - https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/louis-and-harold-price-foundation-inc - Accessed February 13, 2026
10. IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020-2023) accessed through ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer