Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 20-5658982) based in Santa Monica that provides grants, volunteer service, scholarships and community events to support children, education, persons with disabilities, survivors of abuse, and homelessness.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit serving children, education, persons with disabilities, survivors of abuse, or people experiencing homelessness that seeks modest program support and can apply through an online application.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on children, education, disability services, homelessness, or survivor support.
- • Located in California or demonstrably serving California communities.
- • Requesting small-to-midsize grants (roughly $500–$7,500).
- • Able to submit via the foundation's online application during the published window.
- • Capacity to demonstrate clear, program-level outcomes for community services.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California; the latest year shows essentially all dollars directed to CA organizations despite two states appearing in the list.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 111 distinct recipients and the program has expanded from 50 to 111 grants over three years, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports strong entry opportunities: 78% of 2024 recipients were new and the foundation publishes a public Submittable application with contact details and an annual open window.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
