Our Mission

The mission of the Los Angeles Urban Foundation is to initiate and support signs of hope in the city by empowering people – through social justice, economic development, education equity, and community well-being.

We believe...

• in the power of small, grassroots organizations to re-imagine and creatively transform their communities.
• in the wisdom of our partners in the urban community.
• in taking risks with urban social services programs where other foundations might not be willing to do so.
• that it is as important to support sustainability as it is to give grants to urban community organizations.
• that adding a spiritual dimension to addressing community challenges creates enhanced solutions.