Grantmaking
INGLEWOOD YOUTH EDUCATION FUND
The Inglewood Youth Education Fund (IYEF) at the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation is a $12,750,000 endowment that was established to provide resources to nonprofit organizations and initiatives that benefit and address the educational needs of Inglewood Youth.
FUND PRIORITIES
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After-School Tutoring: for Inglewood student tutoring and enrichment.
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Youth Innovation and STEM Design Camps: for developing and operating coding, science, technology, and engineering camps.
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Keeping Students in School: for discouraging Inglewood high school students from dropping out.
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Opening Pathways to College: for expanding counseling and supporting students seeking a post-secondary education.
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College Scholarships: for scholarships for Inglewood students with high financial need in the Inglewood Unified School District who are accepted for either a two-year or four-year college.
2024 GRANTEES
The Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation is honored to announce the inaugural cohort of grantees. Grantees were selected based on their history of service in Inglewood, demonstrated impact, and commitment to the community. Grants will be used to expand existing services, reach more students, and support critical operations.
We Grow Inglewood
Dedicated to nurturing the potential of our Inglewood communities. Through food and resource distribution, extracurricular school programming, safe space events, and one-on-one mentorship, we empower local communities to thrive, equipping families and businesses with tools to become the future leaders of a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous city of champions.
I'm A Movement Not A Monument
Aims to empower today's youth. It provides mentoring and youth development programs designed to build core values and strengthen academic and life skills. I'm a Movement Not a Monument strives to encourage children and teenagers to achieve their dreams and become great leaders.
Urban Scholar Academy
Transform the lives of K-12th grade South Los Angeles youth through academic enrichment and community service opportunities. Our core belief is that every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, deserves an after-school learning environment that celebrates their identity and promotes academic rigor.
Inglewood Unified School District
IUSD's mission is to nurture, educate, and graduate students who are self-responsible and self-disciplined; who are critical and creative thinkers; who master the core academic disciplines; and who are advocates for equity and social justice for self and their community.
Brotherhood Crusade
Champion equality and equity by removing and/or helping individuals overcome the barriers that deter their pursuit of success in life and facilitate opportunities for a better quality of life by effectuating improved health & wellness, facilitating academic success, promoting social & economic growth, providing access to artistic excellence & cultural awareness, increasing financial literacy, and supporting community agencies.
FUND INTAKE FORM
We want to learn about your work
Organizations with a history of work in Inglewood are invited to complete a short intake form capturing their focus, strategies, and existing programs. This form is part of an ongoing landscape analysis that will inform the strategy and goals for IYEF.
In early 2025, GLAEF will announce the formal grantmaking program and process for the Inglewood Youth Education Fund and the inaugural grantmaking cycle will commence in the Fall of 2025.
Sign-up below for a notification of when the grant application will be available, and please contact at (562) 250-5195 or info@glaef.org for questions.
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Read our official announcement here!