Turning Ideas Into Action, Together
As a joint effort of the LA County Chief Executive Office and Southern California Grantmakers, the Center is uniquely positioned to foster relationships between County departments and foundation leaders. Our team of collaboration experts designs purposeful conversations, innovative actions, and meaningful systems change.
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Our Partners
Philanthropic partners bring fresh ideas, flexibility, and speed to pilot projects. County partners bring the funding and reach to take proven solutions to scale.
All share a drive to innovate, commitment to justice, and bold vision for a better future.
- Aging and Disabilities Department
- Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative (CEO)
- Department of Arts and Culture
- Department of Children and Family Services
- Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Department of Health Services
- Department of Homeless Services and Housing
- Justice, Care and Opportunities Department
- Department of Mental Health
- Poverty Alleviation Initiative (CEO)
- Probation Department
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Public Social Services
- Department of Youth Development
- Annenberg Foundation
- Ballmer Group
- Blue Shield of California Foundation
- David Bohnett Foundation
- The Louis L. Borick Foundation
- The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
- California Community Foundation
- The California Endowment
- The California Wellness Foundation
- Cedars-Sinai
- The Carol and James Collins Foundation
- Crail-Johnson Foundation
- The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation
- First 5 Los Angeles
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
- The James Irvine Foundation
- R&S Kayne Foundation
- W. M. Keck Foundation
- LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment
- The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
- Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation
- Reissa Foundation
- The Rose Hills Foundation
- Specialty Family Foundation
- Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles
- Weingart Foundation
- John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation
- Wells Fargo
Learn how public and philanthropic partners can work together through the Center.
Testimonials
What Our Partners Say
“The wonderful people at The Center have walked alongside us in support of our efforts to advance economic mobility for the individuals and families DPSS serves every day. They are a catalyst for innovation and partnership, and an effective conduit between County leaders and the philanthropic world.”
“Making progress on poverty’s intractable variables–such as housing, education, mental health, substance use treatment, food security, and healthcare—requires all hands on deck, regardless of sector or role. The Center for Strategic Partnerships brings the right people into the room around the right question, each and every time, with such authenticity that trust is there from the beginning.”
“The Center has been essential in helping us unite a passionate community of folks with common interests. This work is so important as we collectively focus on achieving the best outcomes for the county’s children, youth, and families.”
“We came together more than 10 years ago believing that partnerships among philanthropy, county departments, business, and the nonprofit sector could more effectively address the needs of children and families. Since the Center for Strategic Partnerships was created, we’ve worked effectively and tirelessly together to pilot innovations that serve children and families better and lead to greater outcomes.”
