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MISSION STATEMENT
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation's goal is to assist nonprofit community organizations based on need. With the Foundation's focus on the use of sports to promote education, teamwork and self-esteem among Los Angeles area youth, our fundraising directly supports these initiatives by providing financial assistance to children and local youth programs.
GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Organizations must send in a written request to be reviewed. Reviews are done quarterly with the following deadlines: March 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Dec. 15. An organization may submit only one application in a calendar year. The Board then decides which group(s) will then receive funding or a donation.
We encourage you to send in your request. Please include any important information, pictures, etc that might be helpful in making our decision. Please enclose a copy of your organization's IRS tax exempt letter showing the tax ID number.
Send final proposal to:
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation
555 North Nash St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
DONATE TO THE LAKERS YOUTH FOUNDATION
If you'd like to send in a tax deductible donation to the Lakers Youth Foundation, make check payable to Lakers Youth Foundation and mail it to Lakers Youth Foundation 555 N. Nash St., El Segundo CA 90245. Thank you for your support!.
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Dr. Buss' Poker Tournament Earlier this month, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss hosted a celebrity poker tournament at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens for the benefit of the Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. For a donation of $250, fans played poker with Lakers celebrity players, including Dr. Buss and Spero Dedes. Each player had a chance to win a share of over $25,000 in prizes. The event was a huge success, raising over $25,000 for the charity...Full Story |
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Lakers 20th Annual Golf Tournament On Monday, March 22, the Los Angeles Lakers held their 20th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational and Dinner presented by LAcarGuy at the Riviera Country Club. With strong support from corporate sponsors, the team raised over $175,000 for the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation....Full Story |
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Lakers Aid Haiti Relief The Los Angeles Lakers and NBA have reacted swiftly to assist the victims of the recent earthquake and resulting humanitarian crisis in Haiti. They have donated money and raised awareness about the need for charity in this time of great suffering....Full Story |
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Lakers Support American Red Cross During the 2009 preseason, the Lakers provided local American Red Cross chapters with complimentary tickets for their volunteers and the opportunity to collect donations and distribute information ...Full Story |
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Lakers 2010 Hola Bowla For the 5th consecutive year, the Lakers Youth Foundation joined Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for their annual charity bowling event: HOLA Bowl. ...Full Story |
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Court Refurbishments The Lakers Youth Foundation sponsors several basketball court refurbishments every season. The new courts provide a safe place for Los Angeles' youth to pursue healthy exercise. In the summer of 2010, the Lakers unveiled their 25th basketball court renovation since 2001....Full Story |
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Lakers Reading and Learning Centers The Lakers Youth Foundation has created 15 Reading and Learning Centers at youth clubs throughout Los Angeles and Hawaii.New carpet, paint, furniture, wall graphics, books, audio/visual equipment, framed photos and computers are installed to create an upbeat and safe environment for kids to read and learn. ...Full Story |
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2009-2010 In-Arena Auction Raises Big Money for the Lakers Youth Foundation! Since 1996, Los Angeles Lakers fans have helped raise over $1.47 million for the Lakers Youth Foundation by purchasing memorabilia at our in-arena auctions during Lakers home games. This is an outstanding achievement and we are excited to continue this effort into the 2010-11 season ...Full Story |
 | See Your Name In Lights At STAPLES CENTER You may post a Welcome, Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary message for a fee of $50.00 per message. Please review the below guidelines, and then complete the attached message request form, sign the form and fax it back to the Lakers Community Relations Department at least 48 hours prior to the desired game...more |
