Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in El Segundo, California · EIN 95-4372410
- California
- El Segundo
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Total giving
- $380KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.2MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICIAL TEAM CHARITY OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP UNDERSERVED YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THESE AREAS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles | $35K | 2023 |
| After School All Stars Los Angeles | $10K | 2023 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | $10K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles | $10K | 2023 |
| 1 Shine Youth | $7.5K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.nba.com/lakers/community/foundation.html
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.