Weingart Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Los Angeles, the Weingart Foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization within the philanthropic fundraising sector, aiming to advance racial justice across Southern California. It supports nonprofit organizations and advocacy efforts through strategic grants and collaborative initiatives, with emphasis on immigrant rights and Black freedom-building, as well as broader community well-being. The foundation has undergone leadership changes in recent years, including the appointment of a president and chief executive officer in 2021 and the addition of a chief operating officer in 2022. Its activities target nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups addressing racial justice and immigrant inclusion in the region, often partnering with other foundations and community groups. Recent developments include launching the Immigrants Are Essential Fund in collaboration with the California Community Foundation, and publishing research such as From Burnout to Wellbeing to examine the current state of nonprofits and staff within Southern California's immigrant rights movement.