The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced cumulative grant donations of $1.2 million to 55 local nonprofit organizations, and investments of $1.8 million in its cornerstone programs, totaling $3 million in charitable contributions last year.
LADF’s grants and contributions focused on programs that benefit underserved youth in the areas of Education and Literacy, Sports and Recreation, and Health and Wellness. Education and Literacy received 44 percent of last year’s grant funding.
Grant recipients included organizations throughout the Los Angeles area that are committed to literacy, middle school engagement and college access. Grantee support included:
- Jackie Robinson Foundation – Four-year scholarships for 10 scholars attending seven colleges and universities throughout the country
- City Year L.