Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $171,883 in grants paid (tax year 2023, per 990-PF)
- Grant Range: Based on Inside Philanthropy research, grants mainly range from $500 to $100,000, with most grants below $50,000
- Geographic Focus: Southern California, particularly Los Angeles
- Application Method: Invitation-only
- Total Assets: $6,527,782 (tax year 2023)
- Total Expenses: $303,490 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.heldfoundation.com
- Email: theheldfoundation@gmail.com
- Phone: 310-300-2222
- Address: 1880 Century Park East, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Funding Priorities
- Jewish causes and organisations (including Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, American Jewish University, Jewish Free Loan Association, Sinai Temple, and Beit T'shuvah)
- Health, particularly cancer treatment centres (City of Hope, Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Rett Syndrome Research Trust, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)
- Mental health services
- Homelessness and supportive housing (Wayfinder Family Services, Homes for Families, A Safe Place for Youth, Safe Parking LA)
- Education
What They Don't Fund
Not specified publicly, as the foundation operates by invitation only and does not publish formal guidelines.
Application Process & Timeline
The Held Foundation operates by invitation only and does not accept or respond to unsolicited funding requests. The foundation maintains a low profile and does not publicly articulate grantmaking goals or strategies.
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