California Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Associations

REDF is a Los Angeles-based organization that partners with social entrepreneurs to build an inclusive economy by supporting employment social enterprises (ESEs). Since its inception in 1997, REDF has invested in over 302 ESEs, combining capital, capacity-building, and community support to help these businesses scale sustainably and reinforce the talent of individuals breaking through barriers to employment. Through initiatives such as a six-month accelerator program, a growth portfolio, and an impact investing fund, REDF has created significant economic impact, including $2.5 billion in cumulative revenue and the employment of 133,000 individuals. The organization emphasizes a culture of support and belonging, fostering connections among leaders in the social enterprise sector to advance their collective mission of building an economy that works for everyone. Generated from the website

Established in 1951 by real estate developer and investor Ben Weingart, the Weingart Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on issues concerning the needs of underserved people. It considers grants for credible agencies and institutions that serve disabled, homeless, sick, destitute and otherwise disadvantaged citizens, as well as children and the elderly. Since 1972 the foundation has authorized nearly $700 million in grants for social service, educational and community programs throughout Southern California. Its recent grant recipients have included Boys & Girls Clubs of America, City Impact, Shane s Inspiration and Solheim Lutheran Home. Originally named The B.W. Foundation, the organization changed its name to the Weingart Foundation in 1978. It is based in Los Angeles.