Reimagine What’s Possible

One extraordinary person at a time

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The Durfee Foundation invests in people and possibilities in Los Angeles County
Announcements
What’s Next: Leading a Thriving Transition application deadline is July 31, 2017
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Springboard Fund application deadline is October 12, 2017
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Who We Fund

Omar Brownson

Omar Brownson joined River LA (formerly LA River Revitalization Corporation) in January 2011 as its first executive director. Most recently, Brownson led the Los Angeles expansion of…

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Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson is the Founding Executive Director of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development in South Los Angeles. CRCD focuses on youth 17-24 to provide education, job…

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Leslie A. Ito

Leslie A. Ito is the President and CEO of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, a cornerstone institution in Little Tokyo that offers everything from dance…

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Who We Are

The Durfee Foundation invests in extraordinary people
whose fresh ideas are making a
better Los Angeles.

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