The Ahmanson Foundation

The Ahmanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California with $1.46B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.46Btotal assets
1955IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Ahmanson Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $42.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery $12.1M
  • Joslyn Art Museum $3M
  • Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation $2.1M
  • The People Concern $1.5M
  • The Ucla Foundation $1.3M
  • Dignity Community Care $1.3M
  • Performing Arts Center Of Los Angeles County $1.2M
  • Art Center College Of Design $1.1M
  • Orange County Museum Of Art $1M
  • Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission $1M
  • California Community Foundation $1M
  • Loyola Marymount University $945K
  • Creighton University $825K
  • Marlborough School $805K
  • Azusa Pacific University $805K
  • Excellent Education Development $750K
  • Hathaway-sycamores Child And Family Services $700K
  • Westridge School For Girls $695K
  • Biola University Inc $675K
  • Pepperdine University $657K
  • Pitzer College $625K
  • Kedren Community Health Center Inc Kedren Child Development Center $568K
  • Junipero Serra High School $504K
  • Providence Health & Services Foundation $500K
  • Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission $500K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$58.4M
  • FY2020$60.8M
  • FY2021$60.2M

About The Ahmanson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersBeverly Hills, California
  • EIN956089998
  • IRS ruling1955

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ahmanson Foundation?

The Ahmanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California with $1.46B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Ahmanson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Ahmanson Foundation?

The Ahmanson Foundation's EIN is 956089998. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Ahmanson Foundation?

Private foundations like The Ahmanson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Ahmanson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.