◈ Homepage — http://weingartfnd.org/Press Alt+1 for screen-reader mode, Alt+0 to cancel Accessibility Screen-Reader Guide, Feedback, and Issue Reporting | New window ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Safety Net for All SAFETY NET FOR ALL Community Coalition COMMUNITY COALITION Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-LOS ANGELES Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE UNITED FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY ICIJ BLACK ALLIANCE FOR JUST IMMIGRATION Pilipino Workers Center PILIPINO WORKERS CENTER St. John's Well Child & Family Center ST. JOHN'S WELL CHILD & FAMILY CENTER St. Joseph Center ST. JOSEPH CENTER Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project MIXTECO/INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT Council on American-Islamic Relations COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance KOREATOWN IMMIGRANT WORKERS ALLIANCE Downtown Women's Center DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Korean Resource Center KOREAN RESOURCE CENTER The Weingart Foundation partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial, social, and economic justice for all. OF SPECIAL INTEREST E Immigrants Are Essential Learning Brief E Impact Investing Report E F.Y. 2025 Annual Report READ the current newsletter SIGN UP for the newsletter The Weingart Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation advancing racial, social and economic justice in Southern California. Founded in 1951 by Ben and Stella Weingart, the Foundation has provided over $1 billion in grants and loans to thousands of organizations across the region. By strengthening organizations focused on providing critical services and building power in communities of color, the Weingart Foundation is demonstrating what is possible when we invest and trust in our partners. Mission The Weingart Foundation partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial, social, and economic justice for all. Immigrants Are Essential Learning Brief The Weingart Foundation and the California Community Foundation (CCF) have released a new learning brief that highlights staff wellness as key to sustaining a powerful immigrant justice sector. The brief examines the impact of the Immigrants Are Essential (I.A.E.) Fund, a joint initiative designed to strengthen Southern California’s immigrant justice ecosystem by investing directly in staff wellness, coaching, and organizational infrastructure, to promote long-term resilience. The evaluation, grounded in a mixed-methods study of executive leaders and frontline staff, reveals that the immigrant-serving movement requires a fundamental shift in philanthropic strategy: treating staff wellness and organizational infrastructure as critical to the long-term sustainability of the immigrant justice sector. We Invite you to read the full brief here. HOMEABOUT USGRANTS & IMPACT INVESTINGWHAT WE ARE LEARNINGPERSPECTIVESNEWSRESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing Areas of Special Interest In our work to advance justice for all, the Weingart Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions that provide critical services in communities, as well as those engaged in power building and advocacy for systemic change. While we support a broad range of organizations throughout our five-county service area, we have also identified several Areas of Special Interest. In these Areas, we implement proactive and collaborative strategies to build towards racial and socioeconomic justice. Geographic Areas of Special Interest South Los Angeles South Los Angeles is a vibrant community that is the cultural heart of Black Los Angeles and currently home to over 750,000 primarily Black and Latinx residents. The legacy of structural racism has impacted South L.A. across generations. Longstanding disinvestment, exclusion, and-criminalization of the community has resulted in deep inequities across educational, employment, housing, and health outcomes for Black and Latinx residents. At the same time, South L.A. nonprofits, youth, and families are making change and building on a powerful legacy of community action. We work in partnership with these leaders to support South L.A.’s nonprofit ecosystems, with our key strategies focused on supporting anchor organizations, key service providers, grassroots power builders, and locally-led collaboratives as they work to transform unjust systems. Southeast Los Angeles The southeast portion of Los Angeles County is one of the most economically and culturally distinct regions in Southern California. About 700,000 people reside in the Southeast Los Angeles communities, the large majority of them Latinx. Nonprofit leaders in the region have come together to develop a shared long-term vision for the region and to amplify residents’ voice in the decisions that affect them. The Foundation aligns our work with the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative Strategic Plan and supports its implementation. This includes support for the Collaborative’s infrastructure as well as funding key organizations within or aligned to the Collaborative. For questions about our work in South L.A. please contact Dana Henry, Program Officer, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6326. For questions about our work in Southeast L.A., please contact Eric Medina, Program Officer, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6316. Issue Areas of Special Interest Housing Justice With the region grappling with an unprecedented homelessness crisis as well as some of the country’s highest housing costs, communities of color are being impacted particularly hard. We partner with organizations toward the vision where every Southern Californian has a safe and affordable home. Key strategies include 1) strengthening organizations that are building the power of BIPOC tenants and people experiencing homelessness, building community-based affordable and supportive housing, and providing critical services; and 2) advancing bold systems change efforts to address the housing and homelessness crises and dismantle the systemic and anti-Black racism at their root. For questions, contact Diana Amparo Jiménez, Program Officer, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6329. Immigrant/Refugee Rights and Integration Southern California has long been a confluence of diverse communities and cultures, which has driven the region’s vibrancy and economic growth. Yet immigrants and refugees have long faced exclusion and exploitation largely based on race and income level. We partner with organizations that work with these communities to protect and secure their own rights, as well as to build a region of full inclusion and belonging for all. Key strategies include: 1) strengthening organizations building power and providing critical services (including safety net, legal, and language access services) in BIPOC immigrant communities; and 2) support systemic efforts to repair damage from harmful immigration policies, recover from the pandemic, and advance full inclusion for immigrants regardless of status. For questions, Anthony Ng, Program Officer, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6324. Strengthening Nonprofit Effectiveness Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in our society, as changemakers, safety net providers, and employers. Yet too many are under-capitalized, especially those led by and working in communities of color. We believe that we can only make real progress toward justice when communities have the robust infrastructure and capacity needed to fully unleash their power. While our Unrestricted Operating Support program is our primary vehicle to advance nonprofit effectiveness, the Foundation also supports direct nonprofit capacity building support through a number of targeted efforts, including those focused on organizations and leaders of color. This support includes Foundation funded trainings, consulting, workshops, and other resources to help improve an organization’s ability to meet its mission. The Foundation also works to promote full-cost funding and improved grantmaking and contracting practices from philanthropy and government, working with partners including Philanthropy California, Southern California Grantmakers, the California Association of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Finance Fund, the Committee for Greater LA’s Nonprofit Action Team, and the Los Angeles County Economic Resiliency Task Force’s Nonprofit/Philanthropy Work Group. For questions, contact Vera de Vera, Program Director, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6313. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Grant & P.R.I. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing Recent Grants & P.R.I.s The Weingart Foundation helps build the capacity of communities to advance racial, social and economic justice by expanding services and changing systems. Our vision is a dynamic and effective social change sector that is creating equitable systems and structures needed to achieve justice. We fund in the five Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. To review grants and P.R.I.s approved in F.Y. 2016 – F.Y. 2026 in the following categories, please see below. Category Grant Name Grant Detail Amount Fiscal Year Public & Society Benefit Youth Organize! California Committee Unrestricted Operating Support $500,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Southeast Asian Community Alliance Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit PICO California Unrestricted Operating Support $750,000 2026 Human Services Orange County Justice Fund Support for the Bond Fund and Unrestricted Operating Support $300,000 2026 Human Services Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance Unrestricted Operating Support $150,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Loyola Marymount University Support for homelessness research project through Psychology Applied Research Center $200,000 2026 Human Services Los Angeles Urban League Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Justice Action Center Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Human Services Day One Support for work related to The Collaboratory $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Clergy And Laity United For Economic Justice Support for Immigrant Bond Fund $100,000 2026 Arts, Narrative & Culture California Humanities Support for Voices of Native CA $50,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit California Community Foundation Support for LA Wildfires Philanthropy Leaders Working Group $30,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Arab American Civic Council Unrestricted Operating Support $400,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Somos Familia Valle Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Tides Foundation fbo A La Defensa Support for Reimagine LA County Coalition $25,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit University of California, Los Angeles Foundation Support for the Center for Immigration Law and Policy (CILP) $200,000 2026 Arts, Narrative & Culture Mijente Support Committee Support for Mijente's Narrative Strategy & Organizing with Latinx Content Creators project $150,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno/Tongva Support for Visions for Siban'gna $150,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit California Calls Education Fund Unrestricted Operating Support $750,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit California Black Women's Health Project Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Arts, Narrative & Culture Possibility Labs fbo Beloved Economies Support to Beloved Economies Collaborative for Narrative Infrastructure for the Funder Learning & Action Cohort $100,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund FBO The Ba Lô Project Support for the Ba Lo Project $10,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit The LA Local Unrestricted Operating Support $300,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit CANGRESS fbo Stop LAPD Spying Coalition Support for Stop LAPD Spying Coalition $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit The Schott Foundation For Public Education Support for the California Regional Technical Support Hub $150,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Alternative Newsweekly Foundation fbo L. A. Taco Support for LA Taco $200,000 2026 Arts, Narrative & Culture Seventh Generation Advisors Support for KBLA $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Essie Justice Group Support for Altadena for Accountability Collective $200,000 2026 Human Services Beverly Vermont Community Land Trust Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Education The Asian American Education Project Book Project on cross-racial solidarity $10,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit AfroLA Media Group Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Voice of Orange County Unrestricted Operating Support $125,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Inland Empire Community Foundation Support for the IE Journalism Hub & Fund $200,000 2026 Human Services Habitat for Humanity - San Gabriel Valley Support for the Eaton Wildfire Recovery Program $750,000 2026 Human Services Positive Results Center To Support Youth Mental Health Ambassador Program $125,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Organizacion en California de Lideres Campesinas, Inc. Unrestricted Operating Support $400,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy Support for research, convenings, and policy development to scale social housing in Long Beach $100,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Kennedy Commission Unrestricted Operating Support $150,000 2026 Education EmpowHer Institute unrestricted operating support $150,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Center For Empowered Politics Education Fund Support for "We Are California" $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Clergy Community Coalition Inc Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Health Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Arts, Narrative & Culture Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Support for Los Angeles United Front Communications Infrastructure $200,000 2026 Public & Society Benefit Alianza Coachella Valley Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Human Services Community Partners fbo Eaton Fire Long-Term Recovery Group Support for the Eaton Fire Long-Term Recovery Group $200,000 2026 Human Services Housing For All Long Beach Community Land Trust Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Health Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Health Foundation Unrestricted Operating Support $200,000 2026 Human Services Ruchell Cinque Magee Community Land Trust Unrestricted Operating Support $150,000 2026 Impact Investment NHS Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. Loan over 7 years at 2% to support activities designed to stabilize families in place, prevent speculative resale, and preserve For Current Grantees | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing For Current Grantees Access Your Account Online All current grantees should already have an existing account with our online Grantmaking Portal. You are able to complete and submit grant reports through the portal. For questions or troubleshooting, please contact Lupe Mejia, Grants Management Assistant, at [email protected] . OUR GRANTMAKING PORTAL Click the button above to log into Weingart Foundation’s portal. Grant Reporting The Foundation makes report forms available on our online Grant Portal approximately one month before they are due. Grantees will be notified via email when the report form is available. Unrestricted Operating Support Grants (over $50,000) – Grantee Survey Our Learning and Assessment Framework is designed to comprehensively and systemically understand and assess how the Foundation’s unrestricted grants contribute to strengthening organizational effectiveness. At the close of an Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) grant, the executive directors of grantee organizations are asked to complete a 45-60 minute online survey in lieu of a final report. Your program officer will then engage you in an in-depth conversation to discuss your survey responses. There is no interim report required for U.O.S. grants. The insights and information we gain from this framework will be used to improve our practice as a funder, and we believe will ultimately benefit grantees and those they serve. We also hope our findings contribute to the more widespread adoption of unrestricted funding by the philanthropic field at-large. Unrestricted Operating Support grants ($50,000 and under) For grants of $50,000 and under, organizations are asked to submit a brief final report at the end of the grant period. All Other Grants For all other grants, we typically ask for periodic progress reports and a final report at the end of the grant period. Specific deadlines and instructions are outlined in each organization’s grant agreement. Questions If you have questions about your application or grant reporting, please contact your program officer . For questions about our Grantmaking Portal, please contact Lupe Mejia, Grants Management Assistant, at [email protected] . Candid. GuideStar For those awarded grants in November 2023 or later, we require that your organization’s Candid. GuideStar profile, including demographic data on at least the race and gender of the leader(s) and Board, is up-to-date. For those with grants awarded before November 2023, while not required, the Foundation will be importing GuideStar profile information from Candid. All registered 501(c)(3) organizations have a Candid. GuideStar profile. Detailed resources on how to claim and/or update your Candid. GuidStar profile are included below. We encourage your organization to update its GuideStar profile regularly. Completing your Candid profile is easy and free. Here’s what you need to do: For organizations with a Candid profile: Log in to your Candid account. Review and update your leadership, board, and staff demographic data. For organizations without a Candid profile: Claim your organization’s profile on Candid . Enter your leadership, board, and staff demographic data. If you need assistance with collecting or sharing your data, please contact Candid for support or refer to the following resources to learn how to use best practices in collecting and sharing publicly self-identified data from individuals: Candid Demographic Data Collection Guide Collecting and Sharing Demographic Data via Candid. CA Demographic Data webinar series covering topics such as privacy, survey tools, and legal concerns Fiscally sponsored projects/organizations do not have a Candid. GuideStar profile. For grants awarded after November 2023 we require demographic data on at least the race and gender of the leader(s) and Advisory Board of the project/organization (not of your fiscal sponsor) be submitted though the grantee portal. DEMOGRAPHICS VIA CANDID Click the button above to sign into or create a Candid profile, where nonprofits can easily share demographic data with funders, researchers, donors, and other stakeholders. Your Feedback We continue to strive to make the online grant application and reporting process as efficient and user-friendly as possible. Toward that end, we welcome your feedback. To share suggestions about how we can improve your experience, please click here . HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved What We Do | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing What We Do The Weingart Foundation helps build the capacity of communities to advance racial, social and economic justice by transforming systems and strengthening services. Our vision is a dynamic and effective social change sector that is creating equitable systems and structures needed to achieve justice. We fund in the five Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. We support nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions that engage in power building and organizing for systemic change and/or provide critical services in communities most impacted by racial and socioeconomic inequities.. These funding strategies are outlined below. While we fund a broad range of organizations throughout our service area, we have also identified several Areas of Special Interest . Our geographically-based areas of special interest include the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles. Our issue-based areas of special interest include Housing and Homelessness, Immigrant/Refugee Rights and Integration, and Strengthening Nonprofit Effectiveness. In alignment with our focus on racial equity and building power for transformative change, we lead initiatives in youth organizing and movement leadership development . We also frequently work in partnership with others to realize greater impact. Our commitment to equity requires that all of our policies and practices align with our focus on advancing racial and socioeconomic justice. We increasingly make mission related investments , and we exclude investments in areas like firearms, tobacco, private prisons, and activity that harms the environment. Our equity commitment also encompasses our own policies and practices. In F.Y. 2023, we will engage in a facilitated process to interrogate and deepen our internal organizational alignment with our stated goals to advance racial equity and inclusion and to build power in communities most impacted by injustice. We will also look at the origins of the Foundation’s endowment in the context of Southern California’s history of racial exclusion, asking the question of what an honest accounting of our history means for us today. This internal work will inform the Foundation’s planning and approach in F.Y. 2024 and beyond. Funding Strategies Unrestricted Operating Support Reflecting the trust and respect we have for our nonprofit partners, multi-year Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) makes up the overwhelming majority of our grantmaking and remains our primary grant strategy to strengthen the organizational infrastructure and long-term effectiveness of nonprofits and collaboratives advancing racial, social, and economic justice. Our U.O.S. funding is designed to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions advancing equity and justice. This includes nonprofits building community power and/or providing critical services in Black, indigenous, and all communities of color most impacted by racial and socioeconomic injustice. Our U.O.S. partners work in collaboration with others to achieve a larger vision, and they are also committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in their internal organizational practices. For more information, click here . Strategic Opportunity Fund & Program Related Investments We maintain flexibility to respond to emerging and unexpected opportunities and challenges through our Strategic Opportunity Fund (S.O.F.) . Grants made through the S.O.F. will support specific programs or purposes with the overarching goal of advancing racial and socio-economic justice in existing priorities areas. The S.O.F. will continue to prioritize collaborative efforts and collective action for systemic change and power building, and particularly those projects emerging from the Committee for Greater L.A. and Bold Vision, as well as the Foundation’s other areas of Special Interest. On a more limited basis, we may consider collaborative efforts that address urgent safety net needs. We also administer a revolving Program Related Investment (P.R.I.) Fund that provides below-market, flexible financing in alignment with our focus on advancing racial, social, and economic justice. The goals of the P.R.I. Fund are to: 1) Increase access to vital services for communities facing the greatest need and pursuing systemic solutions to inequity; 2) Improve access to quality education, health care, employment, food, and immigration services; 3) Eliminate systemic barriers to capital for BIPOC- and women-owned/led small businesses and nonprofit organizations; and 4) Direct more capital to under-resourced communities in the Foundation’s targeted regions. P.R.I.s will be considered for working capital, bridge loans, acquisition, and predevelopment financing, as well as equity. The Foundation will also selectively consider loan guarantees. We make grants and loans throughout the year. In order to expedite funding to organizations and efforts aligned with our priorities as well as minimize burden on applicants, we no longer accept unsolicited requests and instead use an invitation-only process. For questions, please contact a member of our program staff . Initiatives Youth Organizing Capacity Building Initiative We are just concluding this three-year initiative designed to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofits engaged in youth organizing and to prepare and expand the pipeline of young leaders of color running grassroots social justice campaigns. This collaborative funder initiative partnered with 25 nonprofit organizations, which all received multi-year Unrestricted Operating Support and participated in a peer learning community. The initiative also includes a funder learning community and an external evaluation partner. We look forward to sharing the collective learnings from this initiative in order to inform potential next steps. For more information on the Youth Organizing Capacity Building Initiative, click here. John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Named after the late civil rights leader and former Weingart Foundation Board Member, the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows program is designed to strengthen the regional network of next-generation social justice and racial equity leaders in Southern California. The Foundation launched the second cohort of the Fellows program in the spring of 2021, welcoming 14 Media Mentions | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Black Alliance for Just Immigration News Media Mentions BlackLash 2025 Part 4: Youth Mentoring Action Network Overcomes Funding Hurdles to Empower Local Youth Black Voice News , April 7, 2026 The Weingart Foundation has been busy since appointing Joanna Jackson as its chief executive last year. Los Angeles Business Journal , February 17, 2025 As a Second Trump Presidency Looms California Funders Prepare for the Next Four Years Inside Philanthropy , December 10, 2024 Weingart Foundation Releases Report Chronicling its Mission Investing Alignment Los Angeles Sentinel , November 9, 2024 Joanna Jackson, Weingart Foundation: ‘We Don’t Have to Keep Doing the Routine Thing’ Chronicle of Philanthropy , November 5, 2025 The New Generation of Foundation Leaders is Younger and More Diverse Chronicle of Philanthropy , November 5, 2024 Five Questions for Weingart Foundation President and C.E.O. Joanna S. Jackson Inside Philanthropy , October 21, 2024 Nonprofits, Legal Experts React to the Fearless Fund Decision to Shutter Grant Program to Black Entrepreneurs Inside Philanthropy , September 14, 2024 HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved About Nonprofits | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles Resources About Nonprofits Board Diversity: Beyond the Numbers, 2021 Vera de Vera, who is a program director at the Weingart Foundation and leads our capacity building work, recently moderated a discussion on board diversity with Dr. Yolanda Gorman, board member and faculty of the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI), and Patrick Salazar, founder and executive director of Latinos for Leadership Excellence and Diversity (Latino LEADS). In the recorded conversation, Dr. Gorman and Mr. Salazar share highlights of board diversity pilot projects their organizations implemented and lessons learned. The video offers guidance to nonprofit organizations in recruiting and supporting people of color on their boards of directors and creating a more inclusive culture within their organizations. [ Watch the video ] Race to Lead: Women in the Nonprofit Sector (2019) This report reveals that women of color encounter systemic obstacles to their advancement over and above the barriers faced by white women and men of color. Education and training are not the solution—women of color with high levels of education are more likely to be in administrative roles and are more likely to report frustrations about inadequate and inequitable salaries. The Building Movement Project’s call to action focuses on systems change, organizational change, and individual support for women of color in the sector. To read the report, click here . Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap (2017) An important report from the Building Movement Project explores why people of color are still under-represented in nonprofit CEO/executive director positions. “Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap” is based on a survey of over 4,000 nonprofit professionals. To read the report, click here . Resources from the Center for Nonprofit Management (2017) The Center for Nonprofit Management has created a free Nonprofit Answer Guide with concise answers to important operational and management questions across the nonprofit sector, as well as a collection of hand-picked resources on the topics of boards and governance, evaluation, finance, fundraising, leadership and innovation, legal resources, and more. Nonprofits can access the Guide for information and resources. Collaborating for Equity and Justice ( Nonprofit Quarterly , 2017) The United States has historically struggled with how to treat all its citizens equitably and fairly while wealth and power are concentrated in a very small segment of our society. Now, in the face of growing public awareness and outcry about the centuries-long injustices experienced by African Americans, Native Americans, new immigrants, and other marginalized groups, we believe that our nation urgently needs collaborative multisector approaches toward equity and justice. To read the full article, click here . Los Angeles County to Explore Negotiating Indirect Cost Rates with Nonprofits (2016) The Weingart Foundation is committed to advancing equity—to expanding opportunity by correcting the imbalances we see across racial, ethnic and socio-economic lines in our education, health, human service, economic, and criminal justice systems. For us, equity also means strengthening the capacity and infrastructure of nonprofits working in communities hit hardest by persistent poverty. This is why it’s so important to us that private and public funders support “full cost” funding for nonprofits. To read the full report, click here . Nonprofits in the Aftermath of FEGS: A Call to Action (2016) In March of 2015, the Federation Employment and Guidance Service (FEGS), a $250 million nonprofit human services provider in New York, announced it would be closing. This report from the Human Services Council in New York, which was written in aftermath of the FEGS bankruptcy, found that underfunded government payment rates are the primary driver of financial distress. The bankruptcy of FEGS, a large and well-regarded organization, underscores the importance of providing full cost funding to nonprofit organizations administering government grants and contracts. This story also highlights the importance of local municipalities in addressing the indirect cost provision of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance . To read the full report, click here . HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Contact Us | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Contact Us Weingart Foundation 700 South Flower Street, Suite 1900 Los Angeles, CA 90017 phone: (213) 688-7799 [email protected] HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Annual Report | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us F.Y. 2025 Annual Report This year’s Annual Report is rooted in the values that guide everything we do: community, courage, partnership, justice, equity, and trust. It highlights how we are using every tool at our disposal—grantmaking, impact investing, advocacy, and narrative change—to walk alongside those shaping a more just future for all. In fiscal year 2025, our Board and team acted with urgency and purpose to approve over $35 million in grants and $92 million in mission-aligned investments to support organizations driving long-term, community-rooted change. In addition to early rapid response grants, in March 2025, the Board approved an additional $5 million over our payout for our fourth-quarter grantmaking, giving added vital funds directly to organizations on the frontlines, particularly to support community-led responses to the Eaton Fire and heightened immigration enforcement. These flexible dollars deployed through our trust-based grantmaking, and rapid response efforts enabled our community partners to meet immediate needs while continuing to build lasting infrastructure for power and resilience. We invite you to explore our Annual Report for more insights into our work and impact. Report Archive 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Code of Ethics | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow ST. JOSEPH CENTER About Us Weingart Foundation Code of Ethics Statement Of Policy The Directors, Officers and staff members of the Foundation shall avoid any situation which involves an actual or potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, between their personal interests and those of the Foundation. Policy Observance 1. Disclosure. Each Director, Officer and staff member shall inform the Board of any position he/she holds with respect to any business or avocational activity which may result in a possible conflict of interest or bias for or against a particular grant applicant. 2. Abstention. Directors of the Foundation shall abstain from voting on any action in which they have a direct or indirect interest. 3. Self-interest. Directors, Officers and staff members of the Foundation shall not engage in any transaction with the Foundation which may be characterized as, or have the appearance of being of, “self-interest”. Such transactions do not include: 1) action of the Board in fixing the compensation of Directors, Officers or staff members and 2) transactions which are part of the Foundation’s charitable program, approved by the Board in good faith, which may result in a benefit to the Directors, Officers or staff members because they are in a class intended to be benefited by the program. (Example: A grant to the American Red Cross.) 4. Service with other organizations. No Director, Officer or staff member shall accept appointment to or serve on the board of directors of any non-profit charitable organization without approval of the Board. 5. Gifts/gratuities. Directors, Officers and staff members may not accept gifts, gratuities, commissions, fees, loans or any other items having more than a minimum monetary value from individuals, firms, grant beneficiaries, grant seekers or other for-profit or non-profit entities with whom the Foundation does business or has any type of formal or informal relationship. 6. Nepotism. No relatives or members of the families, by blood or marriage, of Directors, Officers and staff members shall be employed by the Foundation without prior written approval of the Board. 7. Full-time service. Unless approved by the Board, Officers and staff members employed on a full-time basis by the Foundation shall not engage in outside business and/or employment for remuneration which is not compatible with the Foundation’s right to realize the full-time and efficient service of its staff. 8. Consultants. When applicable, the Code of Ethics shall apply to any regularly employed consultant retained by the Foundation. 9. Exceptions. Exceptions to the above Code of Ethics shall be the sole prerogative of the Board, acting officially, and made a matter of written record. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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Mack Movement Building Fellows Program The Weingart Foundation is pleased to announce that the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows program is now a select cohort of the Prefiguring Futures Lab, a program fully managed and facilitated by Change Elemental where movement leaders will deepen their collective liberating practices and co-create a future that they know is possible. Applications are now available for the John W. Mack Fellows cohort through the Prefiguring Futures Lab website . The deadline to apply is October 2, 2025. Why did the Weingart Foundation move the Mack Fellows program to Change Elemental? At a March 2017 “Achieving Equity” convening of foundations and nonprofits held in Los Angeles, the nonprofit community urged philanthropy to invest in its people—specifically to help build the pipeline of next-generation movement leaders in Southern California. In response, the Weingart Foundation commissioned research that led to the 2019 inaugural cohort of the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows program, named after the late civil rights leader and former Weingart Foundation board member John W. Mack . From the onset of the program in 2019, the Weingart Foundation had committed to piloting the first three Mack Fellows cohorts with the intention of eventually transitioning it to an organization that could fully manage the program, much like other leadership programs that are offered in the field. Change Elemental, which had offered several network leadership labs prior to the 2019 launch of the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows program, was brought on board to co-design and facilitate the Mack Fellows program. The identification and selection of Fellows has always been and will continue to be done through an independent committee (i.e., Weingart Foundation does not select the Fellows). During the first three cohorts, Weingart Foundation staff provided convening and logistical support which will be assumed by Change Elemental staff going forward. In light of the shared values and elements around leadership practices that lead to a more just and equitable Southern California, Change Elemental, who is highly experienced and staffed appropriately, will take over the administration of the program. What has been learned from the first three cohorts of the program? Please visit these links to a short video and a series of learning reports to see, hear and read about the reflections on the leadership practices that lead to a more just and equitable Southern California, as learned and experienced by the first three cohorts of Mack Fellows. How do I apply? Applications are now available for the John W. Mack Fellows cohort through the Prefiguring Futures Lab website . The deadline to apply is October 2, 2025. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Mission, Values and Practice | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us The Weingart Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation advancing racial, social and economic justice in Southern California. Founded in 1951 by Ben and Stella Weingart, the Foundation has provided over $1 billion in grants and loans to thousands of organizations across the region. By strengthening organizations focused on providing critical services and building power in communities of color, the Weingart Foundation is demonstrating what is possible when we invest and trust in our partners. Mission The Weingart Foundation partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial, social, and economic justice for all. Overarching Goal and Vision The Weingart Foundation seeks to achieve inclusion and opportunity for all Southern Californians, especially for those who have historically been excluded due to their race, income level, gender, religion, immigration status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or zip code. To achieve this goal, the Foundation’s grantmaking program and other support are designed to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions working to meet essential needs, expand opportunity and eliminate structural barriers to equity by building the community power required to sustain long-term prosperity. Our vision is a dynamic and effective social change sector in Southern California that is creating equitable systems and structures needed to achieve justice. Core Values Courage: The work of equity and justice often involves pushing against the status quo, taking risks, and holding ourselves and others with privilege accountable in pursuit of collective goals. We strive to show courage, drawing inspiration from the courage that communities continue to show in the face of great challenges. Dignity: Every person matters and deserves a sustainable standard of living. The measure of our society is how we treat those among us who face oppression, inequity, or lack of opportunity. Innovation and Curiosity: We commit ourselves to becoming more effective by staying open to new ideas and risk and by learning from each other, from our peers, and from our partners. Partnership: We strive to break down the power imbalance between nonprofits and funders, and the silos within the social change sector. Our goal is to be an engaged and supportive partner to organizations, leveraging our resources and reach to help them achieve their own goals and amplify the power of their communities. Racial justice: Rather than addressing the symptoms of structural inequities, we seek to confront our nation’s deep history of racism and to help imagine something beyond it. We commit to using our influence, position, and resources to eliminate racist policies and practice to achieve justice, inclusion, and opportunity for all people. Respect: The people served by our work deserve our respect. We honor their dedication to improving their own lives and the lives of others in their communities, and we trust them as experts on their own experiences. Trust: Our partners know what they need, and they know what their communities need. We trust them to identify the best pathways to impact and to be responsible stewards of the resources we provide. Grantmaking Practice In order to achieve our mission to advance justice, the Foundation engages in a number of practices that help strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. We apply an equity framework to all of our decision-making, asking how the choices we make advance racial, social and economic justice. The Foundation prioritizes multi-year Unrestricted Operating Support grants as our primary strategy for building organizational capacity and effectiveness. We proactively engage in open conversations with applicants to determine the full cost of administering and delivering programs and services. We look for opportunities to leverage resources through collaboration with other private and public funders. We strive to minimize burden and maximize flexibility for organizations. We strive to structure application and reporting requirements that are commensurate with the amount of funds to be granted. We engage and listen to nonprofit organizations on a regular basis, using their feedback to continuously learn, refine and improve our funding processes and practices. We are committed to focusing our resources on activities that produce results. We use our Learning and Assessment Framework to better understand and assess how our grantmaking and investments further the organizational effectiveness of our grantees as they work to advance racial, social and economic equity. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow St. John’s Well Child & Family Center Perspectives Rooted in Joy, Grounded in Justice: Black Women for Wellness May 11, 2026 As we celebrate the caregivers in our lives this month for Mother’s Day, we also observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and honor the legacy of organizations dedicated to community healing and wellbeing. An organization that sits at this powerful intersection is Black Women for Wellness, a woman-centered, health education and advocacy organization committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of Black mothers, women and girls. B.W.W. demonstrates that true wellness is a collective practice grounded in justice, culture, and community. Continue Reading E Weingart Foundation Awards $10.9 Million to Strengthen Community Power, Shift Narratives, and Advance Equitable Recovery April 20, 2026 Across Southern California, communities are responding to urgent challenges while continuing to organize toward a future rooted in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all. Our latest round of funding—$10.9 million in investments—reflects that dual reality: supporting partners who are in the frontlines meeting immediate needs and protecting communities from harm, while building the long-term power needed to shape a more just and inclusive region. Continue Reading E Weingart Foundation Announces $15.5 Million to Strengthen Community Power and Meet Urgent Needs Across Southern California December 16, 2025 The Weingart Foundation is proud to announce our December 2025 funding round, totaling $15.5M to nonprofits across Southern California advancing racial and economic justice and strengthening the pillars of our multiracial democracy. Continue Reading E 1 2 3 Next » HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Foundation Staff | Weingart Foundation Dialog window PRESIDENT & C.E.O. Joanna S. Jackson Driven by her commitment to racial and social justice, Joanna has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic and public sectors. Joanna joined Weingart Foundation in 2008 and after five years on the leadership team, Joanna was appointed President & CEO as of June 7, 2024. Prior to joining Weingart Foundation, Joanna held roles at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, The California Endowment, the City of San Jose and several other nonprofit organizations. Joanna currently serves on the boards of Southern California Grantmakers and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). Joanna earned a master’s degree in public administration from Baruch College, The City University of New York, where she was a National Urban Fellow. She is also a proud HBCU graduate having received her bachelor’s degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from New York, Joanna lives in Mid City Los Angeles with her husband and children, who are the joy of her life. Dialog window VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS Joyce Ybarra As Vice President, Programs, Joyce Ybarra oversees implementation of the Foundation’s grantmaking and learning and assessment programs and staff. Joyce joined the Foundation in 2009 as a Program Officer and most recently held the position of Director of Grant Operations. Prior to joining the Foundation, she accumulated more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector including positions at The California Endowment and the Los Angeles Immigrant Funders’ Collaborative. Joyce has served on the boards of Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance and Thai Community Development Center, as Chair of the local Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy chapter, and as founding member of two giving circles dedicated to local API communities. Joyce received her master’s degree in public health from University of California, Los Angeles and her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of California, Irvine. Phone: (213) 688-6304 Dialog window CHIEF FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT OFFICER Bob Bancroft Bob Bancroft joined the Foundation in 2026 as the Chief Financial and Investment Officer (CFIO). In this role, he plays a central part in advancing the Foundation’s commitment to 100% mission aligned investing. Bob brings 20 years of nonprofit and entrepreneurial experience working to enlist finance and capital markets as tools for social impact. He contributes deep expertise in finance, impact investing, accounting, governance, and technology to the Foundation, and believes strongly in the power of listening to bridge gaps and forge meaningful change. Prior to joining Weingart, Bob served as Vice President of Finance and Mission Investing for the Nathan Cummings Foundation, where he led the transformation of their $450 million endowment toward a 100% mission aligned strategy to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice. Prior to that, he served as Director of Finance & Tax for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Bob graduated from Boston University, summa cum laude, with a B.S. in management. Phone: (213) 688-6302 Dialog window CHIEF PROGRAM AND STRATEGY OFFICER Vy Nguyen Vy Nguyen rejoined the Foundation in 2026 as the Chief Program and Strategy Officer (CPSO). In this role, she serves as the key architect of the Foundation’s racial and economic justice strategy, leading the co design of strategic initiatives and ensuring that community voice and lived experience remain central to the Foundation’s work and investments. Vy has dedicated her career to working for social justice, with experience in the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, and local government. Most recently, she served as Director of Spiritual Home at PICO California, the state’s largest faith based organizing network. Vy previously worked at the Weingart Foundation for nearly 15 years, focusing on philanthropic initiatives in housing and immigrant justice, as well as the Foundation’s small grants program for grassroots organizations. Vy co edited the book One Bridge, Many Rivers: Organizing in Vietnamese American Communities and currently serves on the board of the California Immigrant Policy Center. Vy holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 497-4708 Dialog window EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & C.E.O Priscilla Savage Priscilla Savage joined the Weingart Foundation in 2000 as Administrative Assistant, Real Estate. She currently serves as Executive Assistant to the President & C.E.O. Prior to joining the Foundation, Priscilla spent nine years at Charles Dunn Real Estate Services. Phone: (213) 688-6311 Dialog window SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Crystal Crawford Crystal Crawford joined the Weingart Foundation in 2024 as its first Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships where she manages relationships with key stakeholders to expand the impact and efficacy of the Weingart Foundation and its commitment to racial justice. Crystal has extensive experience in the legal, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors and most recently served as Executive Director of the Western Center on Law & Poverty, a trailblazing legal and advocacy organization that works to bring about systemic and structural change in every branch of government. Previously, she was a program director at The California Wellness Foundation where she developed the organization’s groundbreaking Women’s Initiatives, a multi-million-dollar investment that advanced the health and economic security of women of color. Before joining Cal Wellness, she served as C.E.O. of the California Black Women’s Health Project, the first statewide organization solely devoted to improving the health of California’s Black women and girls through policy, advocacy, education and outreach. Crystal earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College and law degree from the New York University School of Law. She is admitted to the bar in California, New York and New Jersey. Phone: (213) 688-6318 Dialog window CONTROLLER Mike Takata Mike Takata joined the Weingart Foundation in 2023 as Controller. He has over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance. Prior to joining the Foundation, Mike spent nearly nine years at City National Bank, most recently as the Director of Accounting Operations. During this time, he was responsible for corporate accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, and investment accounting. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Dialog window DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM INVESTMENTS Rosa Benitez Rosa Benitez joined the Weingart Foundation in 2008 as a Program Officer and is currently Director of Program Investments. She possesses more than a decade of experience working in both the public and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining the Foundation, Rosa served as a Program Officer at the California Community Foundation, where she managed its grantmaking portfolio in the area of housing. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Los Angeles. Dialog window GRANTS MANAGER Angela Carr Angela Carr joined Weingart Foundation in 2009 as a program assistant. As Grants Manager, she is responsible for database management and information systems that support the Foundation’s overall grantmaking. Prior to her transition into philanthropy, she worked with Boys & Girls Clubs for seven years. Angela holds a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Fullerton, and a bachelor’s degree from Hope International University in California. Dialog window OPERATIONS AND MEETING LOGISTICS MANAGER Guillermo Flores Guillermo Flores joined the Weingart Foundation as Operations and Meeting Logistics Manager in 2019 where Impact Investing Report | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Impact Investing Report We’re excited to announce the release of Investing for an Equitable Southern California , a pivotal report that chronicles Weingart Foundation’s journey to operationalize an investment strategy rooted in equity. By sharing our journey, we aim to inspire fellow leaders in philanthropy to join us in fully operationalizing their missions through their investments. Together, we can have tremendous impact and create lasting change for the people and communities we are here to serve. We invite you to explore our report and join us in our unwavering commitment to reshaping the landscape of investment for a just and equitable future. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Financial Responsibility Policy The Weingart Foundation (the Foundation) is committed to complete financial reporting and strong financial stewardship. To that end, the Foundation has an integrated system of internal controls, which includes a series of checks and balances designed to maintain an accurate and transparent accounting of our operational activities. Additionally, the Foundation is committed to full compliance with all state and federal statutes, rules and regulations by all employees and members of the Board of Directors. Reporting Procedure. The Foundation encourages its constituents – including employees, grantees, grantseekers, or others affiliated with the Foundation – to report concerns about the Foundation’s financial operations to the Chair of the Audit Committee (213-688-6310). These concerns could include allegations of fraud or a violation of state or federal statutes by any Foundation employee. Individuals making such reports may request anonymity. The Chair of the Audit Committee will investigate and provide a written response to the individual who has raised these concerns within 30 working days of having received the written complaint. The State of California Attorney General’s Office also provides a Whistleblower Hotline (800) 952-5225 to report suspected illegal activities or when an employer is in violation of state or federal statutes, rules or regulations. The Attorney General will refer your call to the appropriate governmental authority for investigation and possible prosecution. No retaliation. The Foundation strongly disapproves of and will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any employee or other constituent who reports concerns in good faith regarding the Foundation’s operations. An employee or other constituent who has made a report of suspicious conduct and who subsequently believes he or she has been subjected to retaliation should immediately report it to the Chair of the Audit Committee. Posting of this policy. This policy is to be posted in the Foundation’s offices, on the Foundation’s website and will be communicated regularly to the entire staff. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Policies and Financial Information | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. 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APPLICATION PROCESS What is the process to receive an Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) grant? The Foundation currently uses an invitation-only process in order to reduce burden on applicants and expedite funds to partners that are strongly aligned with our focus areas. While we do not accept unsolicited requests for funding, we welcome communication with nonprofits in order to inform and strengthen our strategies. Please feel free to contact one of our program officers with any questions, and to sign up for our newsletter for updates. To review a list of our recent grants and program related investments, please click here. How does the Foundation decide what organizations to invite to apply for Unrestricted Operating Support? We continue to focus on organizations, collaborations, and coalitions that are strongly aligned with our goal to advance racial equity , as well as our strategies and priority funding areas . Throughout the year, our program officers engage in a process of identifying community-based organizations in our five-county service area that have a demonstrated commitment to racial and socioeconomic justice, that are doing critical work to ensure communities recover from the pandemic and shape a just recovery, and that are a key part of the ecosystem in their region or field. We are focused on Black, indigenous, and all communities of color disproportionately impacted by structural inequities and systemic racism, and are particularly interested in organizations that are aligned with the Foundation’s Areas of Special Interest . Once an organization is invited to apply, the review process is streamlined and expedited. Interest in our funding our funding greatly exceeds our capacity. Our current invitation-only process is designed to allow us to provide faster support with less burden to key organizations and efforts most aligned with our priorities. At the same time, we welcome communication with nonprofits in order to inform and strengthen our strategies. Please feel free to contact one of our program officers with any questions, and to sign up for our newsletter for updates. To review a list of our recent grants and program related investments, please click here. How do we apply for a Strategic Opportunity Fund grant? The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests to our Strategic Opportunity Fund. For questions, please contact Anthony Ng, Program Officer, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6324. How do we apply for a Program Related Investment? The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for our Program Related Investment (P.R.I.) Fund. For questions, please contact Rosa Benitez, Director of Program Investments, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6320. What is your decision-making process once an application has been invited? Once an application has been invited, our program staff engage in a conversation with the organization to understand more about their work, their infrastructure needs and goals, and how Weingart Foundation support would be useful. Our staff then engage in a discussion with one another to develop collective recommendations to our C.E.O. and Board of Directors, which meets five times a year to make decisions regarding applications. Applicants should feel free to contact Foundation staff for information on the status of your request. However, communication with members of our Board of Directors is discouraged. ONLINE GRANT PORTAL Where do I go to log into the grant portal? The link to our grant portal is on our website page For Current Grantees . Organizations with active grants are able to use the portal to submit reports, and those that have been invited to apply are asked to do so through the portal. If you have been invited to apply for a grant or to fill out a grant report, you will receive an email from us with instructions on how to access the portal. Where do I go to get help? We are here to help. For assistance regarding the portal, please contact Lupe Mejia, Grants Management Assistant, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6310. Can I print out the grant request or report prior to, during, or after filling it out? Yes. You can print out the full grant request or report from the Review and Submit tab. Can I start my grant request or report and come back to it later? Yes. You can edit, save, and come back to your grant request or report as many times as you like before you submit it. How can I edit or add information to my grant request or report after I’ve submitted it? You will not be able to edit any information online after you submit your grant request or report. If you need to add information to or edit a grant request or report that you have already submitted, please contact Lupe Mejia, Grants Management Assistant, at [email protected] or (213) 688-6310. Will I receive confirmation of receipt of my request or report? You will receive an immediate auto-response email confirming receipt of your grant request or report. If you do not receive one, you may want to check your spam folder. GRANT REPORTING Who do we contact with questions? NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we are extending all reporting deadlines until further notice in an effort to reduce burden on grantees. For more information, please contact your program officer . What are reporting requirements for grants? For Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) grantees with award amounts over $50,000, we ask that executive directors complete a Grantee Survey at the end of the grant term and engage in a close-out phone conversation with their Foundation program officer in lieu of a final report. There are no interim reports required. For U.O.S. grantees with grants of $50,000 and under, reporting consists of one brief final report. For project-based grants, we ask for periodic progress reports during the grant and when the grant period ends. Specific reporting requirements for each grant are described in the grant agreement. All reporting forms will be made available through the Foundation’s grantmaking portal . Grantees will be notified when their forms are available to complete. I have a grant report due but cannot find the report form. What do I do? The Foundation utilizes an online system that allows us to send and receive grantee reports. In order for us to make reports available, grantees will first need to establish a new user account. Once created please notify Lupe Mejia, Grants Management As Commitment to Equity and Justice | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us A Full Commitment to Equity and Justice Southern California is a place practically built on hopes and dreams. Our region has long offered the promise of education, jobs, homes, and healthy lifestyles. Like our Foundation’s founder, Ben Weingart, people seeking opportunity have journeyed here—from across the country and around the world—full of hope for something better for their families and their future. But far too many who saw Southern California as a place of opportunity have been shut out. Across the region, people are struggling daily for things some take for granted—safe streets, good jobs, health care, affordable housing, and a quality education for our families. This is why the Weingart Foundation has made a full commitment to racial and socioeconomic equity and justice. Ours is a long-term commitment to base all of our policy and program decisions on achieving the goal to advance fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all Southern Californians—especially those communities of color hit hardest by persistent poverty. We recognize that inequity stems from the historic, long-term barriers to rights and opportunities endured by low-income communities of color, including those Southern Californians whose gender, immigration status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or zip code has prevented them from realizing the dignities and liberties all people deserve. We have a responsibility to invest in the communities that have been excluded and under-resourced, and to support people in having greater control over the systems and structures that shape their lives. With justice as our ultimate goal, advancing equity is how we build toward this larger vision. We partner with organizations working towards a deeper change, a fundamental reordering of our world so that power is broadly and fairly shared. We strive to understand and account for historical as well as modern oppression in our work, and recognize that unjust systems will always produce unjust outcomes. We lift up race because structural racism is at the heart of the issues we work on and race is determinant across numerous socioeconomic outcomes. We are not alone in this commitment, and we are encouraged by our colleagues and peers who have been leading conversations in philanthropy about equity. This is complex work, and the Weingart Foundation does not have all the answers. Nor are these issues going to be solved overnight. But we are committed to learning from, and partnering with, nonprofits and the people who experience injustice first-hand. We are also committed to challenging ourselves to work with a sense of urgency and to take risks. To advance equity requires an examination of privilege, including the power dynamics between funders and nonprofits. Our full commitment to equity also requires the Foundation to constantly examine our own internal policies, practices, and culture with regard to equity and inclusion. While the challenges are great, we also think there is reason to be optimistic. Southern California has an unparalleled ecosystem of changemakers. There is a growing number of civic and business leaders who recognize we need to transform systems. Most importantly, we have an incredible group of local leaders and activists. They are embedded in community, collaborating thoughtfully, and seeing real impact. And, just as importantly, they are taking a long view, striking at the roots of entrenched problems. This momentum for change from across sectors creates the opportunity for broadly supported action, where the Weingart Foundation can both lead and join with others. Our shared hopes for Southern California—and our shared future—rest on our ability to reimagine what is possible and to work together to create a region of racial and socioeconomic justice for all. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved U.O.S. | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing Unrestricted Operating Support Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) is the Foundation’s primary vehicle for supporting and building the long-term capacity and effectiveness of nonprofits, collaboratives and coalitions that are working to advance racial, social and economic equity. On an invite-only basis, the Foundation provides flexible, multi-year unrestricted support to nonprofits that demonstrate the interest and ability to strengthen their organizational effectiveness and capacity. Our focus is on organizations that build community power and/or provide critical services in impacted communities. Funding Criteria: We provide Unrestricted Operating Support to nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions that: Build community power or provide critical services in Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian and other communities most impacted by racial and socioeconomic inequity. These organizations work to meet essential needs, expand opportunity, and eliminate structural barriers to equity and justice. Have substantial work or presence in at least one of the following five Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura; In addition to funding organizations throughout our five-county region, the Foundation has also identified South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles as geographic Areas of Special Interest . In these Areas, we implement additional program strategies to build power and strengthen nonprofit infrastructure; Demonstrate a commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in governance, staffing, organizational practices, and collaborative relationships; Have clients, constituents, and individuals most impacted by the inequities being addressed in meaningful leadership and decision-making roles; Effectively engage in partnerships, collaborations, coalitions, or networks to advance shared community goals, particularly around systems change and/or multi-racial/ethnic organizing and advocacy efforts, and to leverage resources and increase the impact of their work; Articulate how a U.O.S. grant would impact organizational and programmatic capacity and effectiveness and demonstrate a commitment to strengthening key infrastructure areas, including but not limited to: Board governance and engagement Financial operations and management Fund development Staff and infrastructure Diversity and inclusion Organizational strategy and adaptability Executive leadership The size of an Unrestricted Operating Support grant will generally range between $50,000 and $200,000 over two years, depending on a number of factors and the specific needs and opportunities of each applicant. Operating Reserves: On a case-by-case basis and after consultation with the applicant organization, the Foundation may recommend restricting a portion of a U.O.S. grant for the organization’s operating reserve. Operating reserve set-asides are typically recommended when an applicant is seeking to seed or build its reserve fund, and are usually conditional on the existence or creation of a board-approved organizational policy on the use and maintenance of the reserve. When appropriate, the Foundation will consider adding a condition on the reserve portion of the grant requiring a one-to-one match from the agency’s board or a one-to-one match from other private sources, in order to encourage board engagement or additional private support. For more information about operating reserves, please see this toolkit created by the Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative Workshop . Invitation-Only Grantmaking Process The Foundation currently uses an invitation-only process in order to reduce burden on applicants and expedite funds to organizations that are strongly aligned with our focus areas. While we do not accept unsolicited requests for funding, we welcome communication with nonprofits in order to inform and strengthen our strategies. Please feel free to contact one of our program officers with any questions, and to sign up for our newsletter for updates. To review a list of our recent grants and program related investments, please click here. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Leadership in the Sector The Weingart Foundation continues to use our voice, influence and resources to build a shared vision of equity that advances racial and socioeconomic justice for all Southern Californians. Listed below are our key leadership initiatives in the sector. Bold Vision 2028 Bold Vision 2028 is a multi-sector effort to build a 10-year plus initiative that aims to fundamentally and positively improve the lives of a generation of children and youth of color in Los Angeles County by 2028. The 2028 hosting of the Olympic and ParaOlympic Games in L.A. inspired us to find a way to leverage this historic moment to do something bold that results in dramatic, lasting change in our community. The initiative recently completed a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process that mobilized leaders across Los Angeles to define specific policy and systems change priorities. We look forward to sharing more as the work progresses. Committee for a Greater Los Angeles As communities respond to the COVID-19 crisis, a new foundation-inspired effort will inform the roadmap for a just recovery. The Committee for a Greater Los Angeles is a collaboration between philanthropy, nonprofits, business, labor, Los Angeles City and County, other L.A. cities, and researchers from U.C.L.A. and U.S.C. The committee issues key data regarding disparate impacts in vulnerable communities, identifies critical issues, and makes recommendations for collective and transformative action. Current focus areas include: anti-Black racism, housing and homelessness, broadband access, and nonprofit sector capacity. California Executive Roundtable A number of California funders left the 2017 Achieving Equity convening committed to working together more systematically to move a shared vision of justice and opportunity. We formalized the California Executive Roundtable, a group of 16 foundation leaders from across the state focused on sharing best practices and taking aligned action to advance equity. The Roundtable meets regularly to share best practices and identify areas of collective action. Strengthening Nonprofit Effectiveness Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in our society, as changemakers, safety net providers, and employers. Yet too many are under-capitalized, especially those led by and working in communities of color. We believe that we can only make real progress toward justice when communities have the robust infrastructure and capacity needed to fully unleash their power. The Foundation works to promote full-cost funding and improved grantmaking and contracting practices from philanthropy and government, working with partners including Philanthropy California, Southern California Grantmakers, the California Association of Nonprofits, and Los Angeles County. We are currently supporting efforts to pilot a new process to allow nonprofit contractors to negotiate indirect cost rates with L.A. County. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Learning and Assessment | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Pilipino Workers Center What We Are Learning Weingart Foundation Learning and Assessment Practice The Weingart Foundation has always held learning as a core organizational value. We engage in meaningful learning activities that aim to refine and improve our approaches to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, collaboratives, and coalitions working to advance racial, social and economic equity in Southern California. Our Learning and Assessment practice serves three primary purposes: to support program staff with ongoing learning, assessment, and strategy development; to foster organizational and cross-program learning; and to advance learning externally, among grantee partners and the broader field. In F.Y. 2014, our Board of Directors approved the following Learning and Assessment Framework, which is designed to comprehensively assess how the Foundation’s Unrestricted Operating Support (U.O.S.) furthers the organizational effectiveness of our nonprofit partners. Learning and Assessment Framework Nonprofit partners will be better able and more effective in addressing needs of impacted individuals and communities Maintain a grantmaking program that responds to organizational and programmatic need as identified by our nonprofit partners Maintain policy and practice to help nonprofit partners better provide and sustain their programs and services Exercise leadership in the nonprofit and philanthropic community to influence policy and practice The Foundation began full implementation of our Learning and Assessment system at the start of F.Y. 2016, allowing us to systematically capture nonprofit data across seven areas of organizational effectiveness for all of our U.O.S. partners with grants over $50,000. As part of this system, executive directors from partner organizations are asked to complete a Grantee Survey in lieu of a final report, as well as engage in a close-out conversation with their Foundation program officer. Key Learning Activities Below is a description of key components related to our Learning and Assessment Practice; this is not an exhaustive list of all learning-related activities. Internal Learning Meetings: Staff participate in biweekly action-oriented Learning Meetings that serve as a safe space for asking questions and exploring assumptions and practices. Learning meetings center on topics that advance our mission and grantmaking goals and respond to staff needs and interests, drawing on expertise from staff, external practice leaders, and nonprofit partners. Formal Learning Agenda: In FY25, the Foundation implemented a strategic learning agenda to advance our individual and collective education on racial justice and how it intersects with various issues and identities. The learning agenda is anchored to quarterly Board meetings and includes additional learning opportunities for staff as well as any Board members who wish to join. Key topics for the year include Native erasure and supporting First Peoples, Black power building, disability justice, community land ownership, and cross-racial solidarity. Year in Review. At the close of each Fiscal Year, we compile a “Year in Review” report for Foundation staff and Board containing information about our impact investing and grants. This includes data on alignment with our strategic framework, impact investing highlights (e.g., PRI overview and impact summary, progress on mission alignment), and key grant statistics (e.g., geographic region, program area, organizational budget, leader race/ethnicity). Internal feedback for continuous improvement. We systematically gather staff and Board feedback on core learning events, such as the annual Planning Conference and periodic staff retreats, to assess the extent to which goals were achieved and to identify what worked well and areas for improvement. Listening and Learning Practices. The Foundation remains committed to listening and learning from nonprofits and communities in an ongoing effort to refine and strengthen our approaches to advance equity, including: Community Engagement: The Foundation regularly engages with nonprofit leaders representing the diversity of our service region. We meet with grantees outside of the application process to gather information on: 1) perception and feedback on the Foundation’s programs and practice,2) current challenges and opportunities in the field, and 3) recommendations to inform our future work and direction. Grantee Perception Reports: The Foundation works with the Center for Effective Philanthropy to periodically survey recent grantee partners to identify what is currently working well and what can be improved in areas ranging from the Foundation’s operational processes to our communications. Program Assessments: The Foundation periodically engages external support to evaluate programs, initiatives, and/or areas of special interest and identify what worked well, areas for improvement, and implications for future efforts. For additional information on our Key Learning Activities, please contact Aimee Fribourg, Manager of Learning and Assessment, at [email protected] or Joyce Ybarra, Vice President of Programs, at [email protected] . HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved Join Our Team | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow ST. JOSEPH CENTER About Us Join Our Team The Weingart Foundation seeks to achieve inclusion and opportunity for all Southern Californians, especially for those who have historically been excluded. Our vision is a dynamic and effective social change sector in Southern California that is creating equitable systems and structures needed to achieve justice. Our commitment to justice extends to our hiring practices. Weingart Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Black Alliance for Just Immigration News Rooted in Community, Shaping What’s Next Message from Our President & C.E.O. Dear Weingart Community, As we move into the final stretch of our fiscal year, this is both a time of action and reflection for the Weingart Foundation. We are navigating a moment of deep uncertainty for our communities, where our democratic values and civil rights are being tested, critical safety net programs are being scaled back, and many of our most vulnerable communities are facing increased barriers to care, food, and stability. In times like these, reflection is not a pause from the work; it is how we ensure we meet this moment with clarity, purpose, and resolve. Over the past several months, we have spent time in community—listening, learning, and reflecting on what this moment calls for. From our strategic visioning sessions with partners, to a screening of A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence , to conversations with organizers and civic leaders across Los Angeles, these experiences have deepened our understanding of both the urgency of this moment, and the long-term work required to build a more just future. That work is taking shape through a dual commitment to protect and defend our communities and values, while at the same time mobilizing and innovating for a future where we all can thrive. As we continue our strategic visioning process, we are now translating what we heard from partners into a framework for advancing a multiracial democracy that will guide our work in the years ahead. We’re excited to reconnect with partners across our regions this summer through a series of in-person gatherings to continue the conversation and move this work forward together. These regional gatherings will explore how our framework might take shape in specific communities throughout Southern California. As always, we remain deeply grateful to the partners leading with courage and care in their communities. At Weingart, we will continue to stand with you by investing in community power, strengthening narrative and economic opportunities, and using every tool at our disposal to help build a Southern California where all communities can thrive. Joanna S. Jackson President & C.E.O., Weingart Foundation Latest Round of Funding We’re proud to announce our latest round of funding directing $10.9 million to organizations responding to urgent challenges while continuing to organize toward a future rooted in dignity, belonging and opportunity for all. Read about our latest funding and meet the organizations that are on the frontlines meeting needs, protecting communities, and shaping a more just and inclusive Southern California. “By investing in organizing, narrative change, and equitable recovery, we are strengthening the systems that allow communities not only to withstand challenges, but to lead and build the future together,” said Joanna S. Jackson, President and C.E.O. READ MORE HERE Immigrants Are Essential Learning Brief For years, the immigrant justice movement in Southern California has operated under immense pressure, with frontline staff and leaders often pushed to a breaking point. A new learning brief from the Weingart Foundation and the California Community Foundation reveals a critical truth: to sustain the fight for immigrant justice, we must fund the wellness of the people leading it. Read our press release and the brief here. Mission in Action We believe that lasting change happens when we support the organizing infrastructure and base-building networks that enable communities to advocate, mobilize, and lead. Our support of PICO California exemplifies this commitment. Their work is rooted in the belief that families are sacred, and our systems should reflect that. As PICO California’s Executive Director, Joseph Tómas McKellar, shares: “At a time when many feel divided or left out, we are building a different future, one where families are protected, communities are connected, and everyday people have a real voice in the decisions that shape their lives.” Along with PICO, we are investing in the leadership and collective power necessary to turn that vision into a reality for all Californians. READ MORE HERE Movement Builders For movement leader, Rebecca Tortes, Director of the California Tribal Fund under the First Nations Development Institute, leadership is about the power of listening. Rebecca: “’Listen, learn, serve,’ is the phrase I center in all the work that I do working in my California Tribal communities and how I was taught to center community by my grandfather, George Tortes.” Rebecca is driving philanthropic support for California Native causes to protect Native land, water, food systems, and culture. She fights the harm of invisibility by ensuring California’s Indigenous peoples are seen, heard, and celebrated. READ MORE HERE In the News Weingart is proud to support Youth Mentoring Action Network’s transformative work in youth leadership. In a recent article by Black Voices News, our President and C.E.O. Joanna Jackson highlights the meaningful ways YMAN centers and cultivates youth leaders from marginalized communities, including by creating spaces where youth and community can come together and feel empowered to lead. READ MORE HERE SIGN UP for the newsletter Recent Newsletters A Year of Courage, Community, and Collective Action As I reflect on the successes, challenges, and lessons from 2025, I am also focused on the path ahead. As we enter 2026, we know we cannot relinquish the vision or set down the baton that has been passed to this generation to continue the work toward a thriving, inclusive multiracial democracy for all. Generations before us labored toward a future they knew they might never see; it is now our responsibility to carry that vision forward for those coming after us. Standing In Solidarity With Our Immigrant Communities: Statement on ICE Raids The ongoing ICE raids across Los Angeles are a cruel assault on our immigrant communities—on our neighbors, our values, and our shared humanity. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” What happens to our immigrant brothers and sisters affects us all. Southern California is a region shaped by immigrants whose culture, labor, and leadership are integral to who we are. Moving Forward Together: 2024 Election Statement Yesterday was a day of deep reflection as we processed the Press Releases | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Black Alliance for Just Immigration News New Learning Brief Calls on Philanthropy to Fund Staff Wellness as a Strategic Priority to Sustain the Immigrant Justice Sector April 16, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The Weingart Foundation and the California Community Foundation (C.C.F.) have released a new learning brief that highlights staff wellness as key to sustaining a powerful immigrant justice sector. The brief examines the impact of the Immigrants Are Essential (I.A.E.) Fund, a joint initiative designed to strengthen Southern California’s immigrant justice ecosystem by investing directly in staff wellness, coaching, and organizational infrastructure to promote long-term resilience. The evaluation, grounded in a mixed-methods study of executive leaders and frontline staff, reveals that the immigrant-serving movement requires a fundamental shift in philanthropic strategy: treating staff wellness and organizational infrastructure as critical to the long-term sustainability of the immigrant justice sector. “In a climate of intensified enforcement and uncertainty, our immigrant-serving organizations have gone above and beyond and are being pushed to a breaking point,” said Joanna S. Jackson, President and C.E.O. of the Weingart Foundation. “The future of this movement depends on our hearts as much as our strategy. This learning brief is a call to action and an invitation to normalize wellness and care as fundable, strategic priorities that sustain the people holding our communities together.” “At C.C.F, we know immigrants are foundational to our regional economy and civic life,” said Miguel Santana, President and C.E.O. of the California Community Foundation. “Our nonprofit leaders and frontline workers supporting our immigrant communities are also essential. As the level of need continues to grow, our commitment to all of these neighbors, partners and workers remains stronger than ever. We will continue to support efforts to ensure that immigrants can participate fully in our communities and bolster the ecosystem of organizations providing vital services. This is a moment for action—we need philanthropy, government and individuals to step up, give what they can and support those on the front lines.” The I.A.E. Fund supported small, emerging immigrant rights organizations in Southern California. It was created in response to the findings of “From Burnout to Wellbeing: Building a Sustainable Immigration Movement”, a report by C.C.F. and Weingart, that found high levels of burnout, lack of mental health supports, and financial challenges amongst staff in the immigrant rights sector. Key Findings from the Evaluation: Organizational Care and Morale: Seventy-five percent of organizations reported that the fund created a space for connection, rest, and affirmation. Cultural Shift to Prioritizing Wellness: Organizations reported a meaningful shift from an organizational norm of overwork and burnout to one where rest, care, and healing are explicitly valued. Institutionalization of Wellness: Through support from the fund, 63% of organizations took concrete steps to institutionalize wellness through line items in annual budgets, wellness plans in handbooks, or securing multi-year grant commitments. “The Immigrants are Essential Fund has been transformative in affirming that our staff is valued, seen, and worthy of care,” said Maribel Cruz, Interim Executive Director, ÓRALE. “Especially when the immigrant justice space carried a particularly heavy weight, these funds gave our team the resources to access the wellness support needed to prevent burnout, heal, and explore what wellbeing truly means. These funds contributed to increasing both staff morale and cohesion during a time of chaos and violence in the immigrant community.” A Call to Action for Philanthropy The learning brief highlights where philanthropy can play a deeper role in sustaining the immigrant movement by bolstering the wellbeing of the people that drive the sector. Recommendations include: Stability Through Multi-Year Support: The brief calls for unrestricted, multi-year general operating support paired with distinct, separate resources for staff wellness to ensure care is prioritized and not sidelined by operational crises. Maximize Ecosystem Impact through Strategic Coordination: Philanthropy can leverage its unique position to ensure that high-impact wellness supports are accessible to those with the least capacity to seek them out. Normalize Wellness as a Strategic Priority: Funders should leverage their influence to raise the importance of wellness by sharing data, stories, and lived experience to demonstrate that wellness is a legitimate, fundable movement priority. The Immigrants Are Essential Fund was launched during a period of ongoing strain and uncertainty for immigrant-serving organizations in Southern California—pressures that have only intensified. To prevent the collapse of this essential ecosystem, the brief calls on philanthropic and public sectors to move toward a reimagined partnership that centers human infrastructure as a strategic, non-negotiable priority. To read the learning brief, please click here. ABOUT THE WEINGART FOUNDATION Founded in 1951 by Ben and Stella Weingart, the Weingart Foundation is a private grantmaking organization advancing racial, social, and economic justice for all in Southern California. Since its founding, the Foundation has granted over $1 billion in grants and loans to organizations, coalitions, and collaboratives, providing critical services and building power in communities most impacted by racial and socioeconomic injustice. In 2017, the Weingart Foundation committed to aligning its entire investment portfolio with its mission through mission-related and program-related investments that drive equity. 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Recent Press Releases The Weingart Foundation Expands Leadership Team with New Appointments: Bob Bancroft as Chief Financial and Investment Officer and Vy Nguyen as Chief Program and Strategy Officer The Weingart Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation that partners with communities across Southern California to advance racial and economic justice, today announced the appointment of two new members to its executive leadership team: Bob Bancroft as Chief Financial and Investment Officer (CFIO) and Vy Nguyen as Chief Program and Strategy Officer ( Partnerships | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing Partnerships One of the Weingart Foundation’s core values is to use leverage and collaboration for greater impact. Through our day-to-day grantmaking, we work with nonprofit organizations as partners and key stakeholders. We also look for opportunities to initiate and join formal partnerships with other funders in order to further advance our shared goals. Below is a description of the Foundation’s current partnerships. Bold Vision 2028 Bold Vision 2028 is a multi-sector effort to build a 10-year plus initiative that aims to fundamentally and positively improve the lives of a generation of children and youth of color in Los Angeles County by 2028. Guided by a community council of nonprofit leaders, this initiative is meant to establish a new path and trajectory towards success for all young people regardless of their race or where they live. The 2028 hosting of the Olympic and ParaOlympic Games in L.A. inspired philanthropic leaders to find a way to leverage this historic moment to do something bold that results in dramatic, lasting change in our community. The initiative in currently engaged in a comprehensive process that mobilizes leaders across Los Angeles to define specific policy and systems change priorities. Led by the Advancement Project, an ongoing stakeholder engagement process will culminate in a research-based framework and corresponding set of policy and strategy recommendations. California Executive Roundtable A number of California funders left the Weingart Foundation’s 2017 Achieving Equity convening committed to systematically come together around a shared vision of justice and opportunity. In 2017, the Foundation formally created the California Executive Roundtable: a group of 16 foundation leaders from across the state focused on sharing best practices and taking aligned action to advance equity. The Roundtable launched in 2018. California Funders for Boys and Men of Color The California Funders for Boys and Men of Color brings together C.E.O.s from the state’s leading philanthropic institutions to shape a better future for boys and men of color—and for California. This partnership aligns the resources, networks and voices of California’s foundations with the goal of improving opportunities for African American, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander and Native American boys and young men. Together with business and policy leaders, we are working to build momentum, public will and policy attention so that California’s boys and men of color are sufficiently prepared to begin school and learn, earning high school diplomas, facing less arrests, convictions and recidivism, graduating from college, and securing meaningful and stable careers. Committee for a Greater Los Angeles As communities respond to the COVID-19 crisis, a new foundation-inspired effort will inform the roadmap for a just recovery. The Committee for a Greater Los Angeles is a collaboration between philanthropy, nonprofits, business, labor, Los Angeles City and County, other L.A. cities and researchers from U.C.L.A. and U.S.C. The committee will issue key data regarding disparate impacts in vulnerable communities, identify critical issues, and make recommendations for action. Foster Together Network Begun in 2017, the Foster Together Network is a group of Los Angeles County-based government agencies, foundations, foster family agencies, and faith-based organizations which have launched an effort to boost the county’s foster care capacity and help more children receive better care. Following the collective impact model, the network is working together to strengthen the recruitment and retention of resource families by further engaging the multi-sector collaborative to improve the County’s systemic infrastructure, increase stakeholder coordination, and spread effective recruitment, support and retention strategies. The Weingart Foundation was a founding member of the group and actively participates in the steering committee. Home For Good Led by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Home For Good is an initiative of over 30 public and private funders to invest in permanent solutions to homelessness in LA County. Through this initiative, the Home For Good Funders Collaborative has collectively committed more than $33.5 million in philanthropic funds, which has leveraged over $1 billion in public resources to date. These funds have been used to provide permanent supportive housing to thousands of chronically homeless individuals in L.A. County. As a member of this Collaborative, The Weingart Foundation has been a supporter of the initiative since 2011. L.A. n Sync Founded in 2012 and housed at the California Community Foundation, L.A. n Sync is a partnership that brings together Greater Los Angeles’ academic, civic, nonprofit, business and philanthropic sectors to pursue major national funding opportunities. Its focus on collective action works to position Los Angeles as one of the nation’s most compelling destinations for investment. Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative The Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative (N.S.I.) is a funder collaborative of 12 foundations that was cofounded by the Weingart Foundation in 2012 and supports the cost of consultant-led facilitation of strategic restructuring negotiations between two or more organizations. N.S.I. has supported over 100 nonprofits engaged in partnership negotiations resulting in a number of completed collaborations and mergers. N.S.I. funding is currently available for organizations ready to move into structured discussions aimed at developing a strategic partnership (e.g. administrative consolidation, program consolidation, mergers). To apply for N.S.I. funding, and for more information, visit the California Community Foundation website . Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy The Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy is comprised of foundation presidents who are committed to disability inclusion as part of improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within philanthropy. Our goal is to champion and elevate disability inclusion, power, and approaches for disability inclusion in philanthropy. The Council established the Disability Inclusion Fund, a $10 million, five-year fund that supports U.S. groups run by and for disabled people to lead transformational change. This donor collaborative fund is housed at Borealis Philanthropy. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Mission Related Investing Policy Purpose The Foundation is committed to aligning its invested assets with its mission and values, and desires to generate both social and financial returns with its capital. The Foundation will pursue Mission related and Impact investments (“MRIs”) holistically across the portfolio and invest a portion of its assets in Program Related Investments (“PRIs”). General Guidelines for Mission Related Investments (M.R.I.s) M.R.I. investments may be made up of managers that invest in public and private equity and credit strategies that closely align with the Foundation’s mission and values. Such investments will follow the objectives and guidelines outlined in the respective sections of the Investment Policy Statement and be subject to the same quality and diligence standards and return expectations as all other investments. Public equity and credit managers will be evaluated against specific market indices that best represent their investment style, although given the nature of these investments there may be certain strategies where benchmarks are imperfect. Private limited partnerships will be expected to achieve an internal rate of return over the life of the investment that is commensurate with public equity benchmarks plus a premium for illiquidity and risk. In addition to financial metrics, the Foundation will evaluate M.R.I.s from an impact perspective using manager, advisor or other third party provided reporting. General Guidelines for Program Related Investments (P.R.I.s) The objective of the P.R.I. portfolio is to advance the Foundation’s values and mission by meeting the capital needs of strongly aligned organizations. While the Foundation seeks to generate a modest return from its P.R.I. program to achieve its broader financial objective, the production of income or the appreciation of property are not primary objectives. The following considerations will be used in deploying the P.R.I. allocation: P.R.I.s must meet the IRS definition of Program Related Investments. The P.R.I. portfolio shall be driven by impact opportunities and not seek to diversify by asset class or type of P.R.I.. P.R.I.s are generally expected to have an impact in the Foundation’s geographic areas of focus. P.R.I.s are generally expected to be deployed as loans or debt, although other strategies/investment structures may also be utilized. Selection criteria should follow the basic P.R.I.nciples of the Foundation’s grant determination and be shown to offer reasonable prospect of repayment. Additional levels of due diligence may be applied depending on the type of investment involved. The P.R.I. portfolio shall be limited to 5% of total assets, with no single P.R.I. exceeding 1% of total assets at the time of underwriting. P.R.I.s are expected to deliver below market rate returns and/or exhibit higher risk than MRIs. Loss of P.R.I.ncipal is not expected, but higher risk P.R.I.s with greater potential for loss of capital may be explored. The majority of P.R.I. investments shall target timeframes of 2 to 10 years, although certain types of investments may have a longer term. All investments shall be evaluated regularly throughout their terms. P.R.I.s may be made to either not-for-profit or mission aligned for-profit organizations. P.R.I.s to individual persons are prohibited. While it is an investment, a P.R.I. shall not be included in the asset base used to calculate the Foundation’s distribution requirement. The objective is to recycle funds earned into new P.R.I.s. P.R.I.s would be recorded as separate business assets and not mingled with managed assets for performance reporting. (P.R.I.s) performance will be tracked by staff and reported to the Board annually. A nominal benchmark will be established for each P.R.I. based on the offering documents of the investment. The overall P.R.I. portfolio will be benchmarked to inflation as measured by CPI-U. P.R.I.s will also be evaluated on their social impact. Specific Guidelines for PRI Portfolio Risk The Foundation seeks to maintain a portfolio of investments comprised of various levels of risk. As such, every investment shall be assigned to a risk classification, based on its characteristics and/or risk profile. Investments will be categorized into one of three risk classifications: (1) low; (2) moderate; or (3) high. To ensure the longevity of the fund, the majority of investments in the portfolio shall be categorized as low risk. However, to further advance mission and maximize impact, higher risk opportunities will be taken but constrained to a smaller portion of the PRI portfolio. The allowable ranges of portfolio risk are described below. The portfolio’s risk may fluctuate depending on the circumstances of each investment in which the following allowable ranges are considered acceptable. Allowable Range Low Risk 51%-100% Moderate Risk 0%-49% High Risk 0%-15% PRIs are made with the expectation of repayment. Loans are typically unsecured, but collateral may be considered for higher-risk borrowers or to improve the risk rating. Guidelines for loan guarantees and other credit enhancements: Loan guarantees and other credit enhancements shall be limited to 5% of total assets. No single guarantee or other credit enhancement shall exceed 1% of total assets at the time of underwriting. Loan guarantees and other credit enhancements shall generally be limited to a term of 10 years or less. When possible, guarantees may be structured such that any advances to cover obligations convert to loans or, in the case of a not-for-profit organization, potentially a grant or PRI loan. If a loan guarantee or credit enhancement is called upon resulting in a payment obligation, the amount may be included as part of the Foundation’s budgeted payout in accordance with the spending policy. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved About Communities | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles Resources About Communities Committee for Greater L.A.’s No Going Back Report Calls for Sweeping Systemic Change (2020) In a groundbreaking report, No Going Back: Together for an Equitable and Inclusive Los Angeles , the Committee for Greater L.A. is proposing a sweeping regional agenda for systems change. Rooted in new data and analysis, the report attacks systemic racism at the root—identifying the policies and institutions that were designed to oppress, exclude and marginalize people of color for centuries—and lays out a roadmap for transformation centered in racial equity. Funded by philanthropy, the independent No Going Back report contains critically important data and context about how COVID lifted the veil of structural racism in Los Angeles; guiding principles to reinvent and reimagine a more equitable L.A.; and a policy blueprint for system change. To read the report click here. How Race, Class, and Race Fuel a Pandemic (2020) No matter where we live, the color of our skin or where we come from, we all want to be safe and protect our loved ones from COVID-19. But race counts—even during an all-encompassing global pandemic. Even when the crisis has impacted every community and every walk of life. Research from the Advancement Project shows that race matters in a particularly sharp and uncompromising way in this crisis—and unless our collective response starts with addressing our unequal conditions, none of us will be safe. To read the report click here. Targeted Universalism: Policy & Practice (2019) The Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at UC Berkeley released its first primer on the “targeted universalism” framework, which allows for creative, new policy remedies to pressing social problems as an alternative to traditional approaches inadequate for achieving goals of universal access and inclusion. Targeted Universalism: Policy & Practice provides a roadmap to design policy that can serve groups otherwise excluded, while also promising to improve outcomes for people situated in relatively privileged positions. To read the primer, click here . An Equity Profile for Orange County (2019) Orange County is often seen as the sleepy suburb of Los Angeles where residents enjoy beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, and a strong economy with a wealth of community assets. But not all residents have been equal beneficiaries of the county’s economic growth. In fact, over the next couple of years Orange County will face social and physical challenges that leaders must be aware of and ready to address. The 2019 Equity Profile of Orange County highlights what Orange County must do to lead the way on racial and economic equity, strategies to ensure accountability, and ways the community as a whole can prepare for any challenges along the way. To read the report, click here . Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Black People Experiencing Homelessness (2018) The persistent overrepresentation of Black people among the population experiencing homelessness is a troubling reality across the United States, and Los Angeles is no exception. In recognition of the urgent need to dedicate focused attention to better understand and address this critical issue, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission called for the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Black People Experiencing Homelessness to lead this effort. This report summarizes the key insights illuminated by this Committee’s work as well as the Committee’s recommendations for necessary actions to advance equity and eliminate racial disparities impacting Black people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County. To read the report, click here . State of Immigrants in the Inland Empire (2018) One in five residents in the Inland Empire is an immigrant. As in decades past, the region’s economic strength and cultural vitality depends on the contributions of immigrants and native born alike. State of Immigrants in the Inland Empire , a report from the Center for Social Innovation at UC Riverside, the California Immigrant Policy Center, and the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, sets forth the history, resources, and partnerships that support the pressing issues and needs of immigrants in the region. As the region continues to grow, it is important to examine key issues pertaining to its immigrant communities, including poverty, education, employment, and social service needs. To read the report, click here . More Than a Million Reasons for Hope: Youth Disconnection in America Today (2018) In 2016, the number of young people disconnected from both work and school declined for the sixth year in a row. The 2016 disconnected youth rate of 11.7 percent represents a 20 percent decrease since 2010, when disconnection peaked in the aftermath of the Great Recession—about 1.2 million fewer young people. More than a Million Reasons for Hope: Youth Disconnection in America Today analyzes youth disconnection in the United States by state, metro area, county, and community type, and by gender, race, and ethnicity. To read the report, To read the report, click here . Measures Matter: Ensuring Equitable Implementation of LA County Measures M & A (2018) In November of 2016, Los Angeles County voters decided to invest in infrastructure in order to improve the sustainability, connectivity, and livability of our region. Measure M is estimated to raise $860 million annually in perpetuity for transportation improvements. Measure A is estimated to raise $94.5 million annually for parks, beaches, and open space. These major investments in Los Angeles County can be the foundation for building a more sustainable, equitable region for decades to come. Measures Matter contends that the County through its related agencies has the opportunity to use public policy to help close equity gaps instead of widening them. To read the full report, click here . An Equity Profile of the Los Angeles Region (2017) An Equity Profile of the Los Angeles Region highlights the widening inequities in income, wealth, health, and opportunity in Los Angeles County. The report was developed by PolicyLink and the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) at USC, and is supported by the Weingart Foundation. While the nation is projected to become a people-of-color majority by the year 2044, Los Angeles reached that milestone in the 1980s. Los Angeles’ diversity is a major Media Inquiries | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Board of Directors About Us Board of Directors AILEEN ADAMS JOANNA S. JACKSON President & C.E.O., Weingart Foundation WILLIAM C. ALLEN President & C.E.O. (retired), Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation MONICA C. LOZANO President & C.E.O. (retired), College Futures Foundation KATIE NGUYEN KALVODA Founder & C.E.O. of G3 Ventures HELEN TORRES C.E.O., Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) DR. ROBERT K. ROSS Chair of the Board, Weingart Foundation President & C.E.O. (retired), The California Endowment MICHAEL TUBBS Founder of EPIC (End Poverty in California) JACQUELINE WAGGONER President, Solutions Division, Enterprise Community Partners HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing For Grantseekers The Foundation currently uses an invitation-only process in order to reduce the burden on applicants and expedite funds to organizations and efforts that are strongly aligned with our focus areas. While we do not accept unsolicited requests for funding, we welcome communication with nonprofits in order to inform and strengthen our strategies. Please feel free to contact one of our program officers with any questions, and to sign up for our newsletter for updates. To review a list of our recent grants and program related investments, please click here. HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved About Philanthropy | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles Resources About Philanthropy Disability & Philanthropy Webinar Series: Health Equity and Disability (2020) According to The Missing Billion , disabled people are three times as likely to be denied health care and four times more likely to be mistreated by the health care system. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare systemic ableism in the health care system. To successfully achieve health equity, we must focus on the issues through a disability lens. California Wellness Foundation CEO Judy Belk joined in conversation with Andrés J. Gallegos, Esq., Chairman of the National Council on Disability, and Dr. Poorna Kushalnagar, Director of the Center for Deaf Health Equity at Gallaudet University, to discuss disability and access to health care and to explore philanthropy’s role in supporting meaningful change. This webinar was made possible by the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy. Click here to watch the webinar . Racial Equity and Philanthropy: Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Color Leave Impact on the Table (2020) This research, from Echoing Green and Bridgespan, lays bare the racial disparity in today’s funding environment and argues that population-level impact cannot happen without funding more leaders of color. Based on what these organizations see in their work, two of the biggest factors holding back philanthropy’s efforts to help advance social change are rooted in race. One is understanding the role of race in the problems philanthropists are trying to solve. The second is the significance of race when it comes to how philanthropists identify leaders and find solutions. To read the report, click here . Full Cost Funding: Foundations Have Yet to Move from Theory to Practice (2019) Nonprofit Finance Fund, California Community Foundation and the Weingart Foundation came together in 2015 to launch the Full Cost Community of Practice Pilot, a partnership designed to test approaches and strengthen the capacity of nonprofits and funders to advocate for full cost recovery. A follow up report from Nonprofit Finance Fund shows that the pilot helped participants strengthen their financial management practices. At the same time, these findings also highlight barriers to full cost funding. Notably, broader acceptance of full cost is penetrating foundations, yet organizations found that most foundations willing to discuss full cost haven’t changed their actually grantmaking. To read the report, click here . Accelerating a Shift Toward Full Cost: A Report on Philanthropy California’s Full Cost Project for Funders and Nonprofits (2018) The Full Cost Project, an initiative of Philanthropy California, seeks to help funders and nonprofits better understand the actual costs to run effective organizations, and how to communicate openly and honestly around those funding needs. The second phase of the project provided training for funders, trustees, and nonprofit executives to understand how the full cost approach is crucial for nonprofits to fulfill their missions, generate great outcomes, and become more resilient. This report highlights key results and insights about the significance of a full cost approach and the lessons learned from funders and nonprofits to shift their cultural mindset and practices. To read the full report, click here . Understanding & Sharing What Works: The State of Foundation Practice (2018) Assessing the performance of a foundation is notoriously challenging. How well do foundation leaders believe they understand what is and isn’t working in their foundation’s efforts? How are they building that understanding? What information are they choosing to share with others? To answer these questions, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) surveyed private and community foundation leaders regarding what they know about what is and isn’t working in their foundations’ efforts to achieve their goals. The report is accompanied by a series of in-depth profiles to further examine what foundations are doing to understand and share their work. The profiled funders include Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Weingart Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Impetus-PEF. To read the full report, click here . What Does Philanthropy Do Next by Rip Rapson (2016) Now that the elections are over — with all their attendant divisiveness and political rancor — it’s important for leaders and actors across America’s institutions, including the media, the business class, academia and think tankers, and civic organizations, to reflect deeply on how they will act and serve the public moving forward. To read the full message, click here . The Road To Achieving Equity by Kris Putman-Walkerly and Elizabeth Russell (2016) Over the past few years, equity has emerged as a key issue in American society. It has been described as the “defining issue of our time” by authors and speakers in various fields, including education, community development, and juvenile justice, among others. Philanthropy also has taken up the call for equity, and several foundations are working to incorporate varying degrees of an equity focus into their work. But how are they doing so? What challenges are they facing? What successes have they had so far? What have foundations learned about incorporating equity into their own cultures? To read the full report, click here . On Race and Inequality by Dr. Robert K Ross (2016) The common thread across the range of activism, anger, and frustration in the nation is the matter of structural inequality and lack of opportunity in America, and it is more far-reaching and profound than the peculiarities of a presidential election. The issue of inequality in America is intense, urgent, and pressing. And how will organized philanthropy respond? With detached curiosity? The proverbial “toe in the water”? A nonchalant shrug of the shoulders? Or will it match the intensity of the moment and join the fight? To read the full blog post, click here . Model Partnerships for Impact: The Weingart Foundation and MOMS Orange County (2016) Independent Sector (IS) works to enhance grantee and funder organizations to ensure both are effectively helping society’s most vulnerable populations. As part of IS’ commitment to being responsive to the sector, the organization visited cities across the country and had conversations with 80 partner organizations. In every city IS visited, they reported that one consistent impediment to Procurement | Weingart Foundation Follow Follow Follow Follow Search for: ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. 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JOSEPH CENTER About Us Procurement Policy Purpose This policy establishes policy statements, guidelines and procedures to effectively manage the purchasing/contracting process. It establishes the procedures and practices that fully outline specific responsibility and authority of staff, reflect best business practices and drive alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion As a foundation committed to social equity, the Weingart Foundation recognizes the importance of identifying and working with vendors that share our values of diversity, equity and inclusion. It is our belief that selection of such businesses will improve the economic stability and vitality of the populations and communities the Foundation serves. As such, we have taken this opportunity to integrate our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion into our vendor/supplier/contractor selection and retention process. The objective of our vendor policy is to provide a fair and equitable process by which diverse businesses can compete on the basis of their service delivery and pricing. We encourage and solicit the participation of diverse vendors in all contracting opportunities and we are committed to making an extra effort to include diverse suppliers in our searches. Diversity, equity and inclusion data will be collected annually to assess progress in achieving the Foundation’s goals in accordance with the law. Vendor Selection and Qualifications Vendor/Supplier/Contractor selection will be based on industry best practices, our fiduciary responsibility of stewardship and accountability, and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. In selecting a vendor/supplier/contractor, all of the following criteria will be taken into consideration: Ability to furnish quality goods or services on a timely basis Cost Past performance Reputation Commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion Alignment with our mission and values These relationships are reviewed at the discretion of the specific oversight committee, but generally should be assessed every 5-7 years. Conflict of Interest In accordance with best practices for transparency and accountability as well as to comply with I.R.S. regulations prohibiting self-dealing, staff who act on behalf of the Foundation have an obligation to avoid activities or situations that may result in a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Financial Interest: Staff or their family members may not have a financial or personal interest in any suppliers of goods or services to the Foundation. 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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities ABOUT US Mission, Values and Practice Commitment to Equity and Justice Board of Directors Foundation Staff Annual Report Leadership in the Sector Policies and Financial Information Code of Ethics Financial Responsibility Procurement Investment Join Our Team Contact Us GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING What We Do U.O.S. Areas of Special Interest Partnerships For Grant Seekers For Current Grantees Initiatives John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Impact Investing Report Grant & P.R.I. Database F.A.Q. WHAT WE ARE LEARNING Learning and Assessment Perspectives NEWS Newsletter Media Mentions Press Releases Media Inquiries RESOURCES About Nonprofits About Philanthropy About Communities Follow Follow Follow Safety Net for All Grants & Impact Investing Initiatives The possibility of achieving meaningful progress towards racial and socioeconomic justice depends on the ability of communities to organize across issue area, identity, and region to build broad movements for enduring change. Young people in particular can be a powerful force for reclaiming community power, and participating in organizing at a young age can change their perspectives for a lifetime. The following two Foundation initiatives help strengthen and develop the pipeline of next-generation movement leaders to lead social justice and racial equity work. Youth Organizing Capacity Building Initiative This three-year collaborative launched in 2018 to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofits that work to increase the number of young people leading grassroots social justice campaigns. Nonprofit partners receive multi-year Unrestricted Operating Support grants and participate in a peer learning community. In 2019, Initiative funders announced $4.1 million in grants to 26 nonprofits engaged in youth organizing. We are proud to partner here with the Annenberg Foundation, California Community Foundation, the Liberty Hill Foundation, and The California Endowment. To learn more, click here . John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Named after the late civil rights leader, the John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows pilot program strengthens the regional network of next-generation leaders. This program helps emerging leaders develop their adaptive leadership skills, hone their leadership stance, improve their ability to develop more effective campaign strategies, and better access resources that support them as leaders of movement building organizations. To learn more, click here . HOME ABOUT US GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING PERSPECTIVES NEWS RESOURCES Copyright © 2026 Weingart Foundation. All rights reserved