Grant Recipients

Since 2013, SAM has given over $3.3 million to the community, and our reach goes far beyond the grants we give. Our model enables us to be responsive to the needs of the community and helps organizations expand at critical points in their growth.

Our process inspires our members to give beyond our grants. We are tremendously proud of our inspired giving which has reached almost $2 million.

2023

  • AlzheimersLA

    Alzheimer’s LA

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Improving the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure.

  • LA Food Policy

    LA Food Policy

    GRANT OF 80,000

    With a mission to create a local food system free from hunger, rooted in equity and access, supportive of farmers and food workers, and guided by principles of environmental

  • Open Paths Counseling Center

    Open Paths Counseling Center

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Addressing the evolving mental health needs of the community through quality counseling for individuals and families at affordable fees; free therapy programs for at-risk children and youth in local schools; and a highly-respected therapist training program.

  • Teen Talk App

    Teen Talk App

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences.

2022

  • Alexandria House

    Alexandria House

    GRANT OF $75,000

    Provides safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing.

  • East LA Women’s Center

    East LA Women’s Center

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Ensures that all women, girls and their families, particularly in Latino communities, can live in a safe and healthy place, free from violence and abuse, with equal access to necessary health services and social support.

  • Ready to Succeed

    Ready to Succeed

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Empowers foster and first generation college students to graduate college, launch successful careers, and reach their full potential.

  • Village for Vets

    Village for Vets

    GRANT OF $65,000

    Fills critical gaps in key services for homeless and at-risk veterans in greater Los Angeles. They provide meals, emergency grants, programs, support for basic needs, social support, and links to additional services.

2021

  • A Place Called Home

    A Place Called Home

    GRANT OF $80,000

    Provides education, wellness, and arts programs for youth in South Central LA. Our funding will help bridge the technological gap by providing 700 youth with the laptops, technology, hotspots, software, and career readiness classes. Our critical seed funding will provide this underserved population access to technology that is critical in the 21st century.

  • Bridge Builders Foundation LA

    Bridge Builders

    GRANT OF 75,000

    With a strong commitment to empower young men of color with values, attitudes, and strategies required to thrive in school, at home and in the community. Our grant will support the “Thriving Under the Influence” program - which elevates selected high school students to receive specialized training and financial support to mentor and tutor elementary and middle school students.

  • EmpowHer Institute

    EmpowHer Institute

    GRANT OF $55,000

    Empowers marginalized girls and young women to become confident, college, and career ready by providing them with the necessary skills, education, training, and mentorship. Our funding will provide the crucial hire of an Academy Instructor that will strengthen infrastructure and enable them to grow from serving 500 girls annually to 1,000.

  • NeuroTalent Works

    NeuroTalent Works

    GRANT OF $20,000

    Dedicated to pairing gifted individuals on the autism spectrum with corporations. Their efforts give these individuals gainful employment based on their skills and interests. Our grant will amplify and scale their neurodiversity hiring initiative and allow them to consult on inclusivity training in the workplace.

As our SAM community continues to grow, so does our impact. Ready to make a difference?