JOSEPH DROWN FOUNDATION
https://WWW.JDROWN.ORG
$94.8M
Total Assets (2025)
$6.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$18.1M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
319
Grants on File
$55K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ALYSSA SANTINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR O
Phone
3102774488
Deadlines
JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, AND OCTOBER 15 FOR BOARD MEETING IN SECOND MONTH FOLLOWING DEADLINE.
How to Apply
PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE: A LETTER WITH INFORMATION ABOUT BOTH THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE AND PROJECT IN PARTICULAR; A 501(C)(3) TAX DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE IRS; A BUDGET FOR BOTH THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE AND THE PROJECT IN PARTICULAR; THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT 990 FILED WITH THE IRS; AND A LIST OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS, SUCH AS ANNUAL REPORT, MAY BE ATTACHED. PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.JDROWN.ORG.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS, ENDOWMENTS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS OR BUILDING FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY DOES NOT UNDERWRITE ANNUAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES OR SPECIAL EVENTS, NOR DOES IT FUND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS OR PURCHASE TICKETS TO FUNDRAISING EVENTS. MOST OF THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING IS LIMITED TO PROGRAMS OR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES AREA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $86.3M | $3.5M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $104.0M | $10.5M | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $98.6M | $6.9M | N/A |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $88.5M | $2.3M | 93 |
| 2024 | $7.1M | $94.0M | $7.0M | 103 |
| 2025 | $6.8M | $94.8M | $4.5M | 123 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 319 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$50K
Average
$57K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| WENDY WACHTELL | CHAIRMAN & CEO, DIRECTOR | $357K |
| ANN MILLER | CFO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENT | $285K |
| ALYSSA SANTINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | $256K |
| ANN T MILLER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $150K |
| PHILIP MAGARAM | TREASURY, DIRECTOR | $32K |
| PHILIP S MAGARAM | SEC/TREAS, DIRECTOR | $32K |
| ERIC FLEISS | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $18K |
| JEAN KAPLAN | DIRECTOR | $18K |
| DEBORAH KRAKOW | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $18K |
| NADINE BELL | DIRECTOR | $18K |
| MARLENE CANTER | DIRECTOR | $16K |
| PHILIP MAGARAM UNTIL SEP 2021 | TREASURY, DIRECTOR | $13K |
| ELAINE MAHONEY UNTIL 62018 | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $6K |
Grants Awarded (319 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SEED FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 | LOS ANGELES OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LULU'S PLACE INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $500,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LULU'S PLACE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $500,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LULU'S PLACE | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $500,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| INNOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| INNOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| EMERGING MARKETS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT STRUCTURES | 2024 |
| KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | EDUCATION RECOVERY FUND | 2023 |
| STEP UP TUTORING | SANTA MONICA, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| EMERGING MARKETS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT STRUCTURES | 2023 |
| GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LA PROMISE FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| GREATER LOS ANGELES EDUCATION FOUNDATION | DOWNEY, CA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| EDVOICE INSTITUTE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| COLLEGE TRACK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | COLLEGE COMPLETION PROGRAM | 2025 |
| EDVOICE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| COLLEGE TRACK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | COLLEGE COMPLETION PROGRAM | 2024 |
| PROYECTO PASTORAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN BOYLE HEIGHTS | 2023 |
| STEP UP TUTORING | SANTA MONICA, CA | $150,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER SCHOOLS LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER SCHOOLS LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| EQUITAS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |