George Lopez Foundation

What George Lopez Foundation does

The George Lopez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded by comedian and actor George Lopez in 2009 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California. Its mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults, and military families confronting challenges in education and health, while increasing community awareness of kidney disease and organ donation. The foundation was inspired by Lopez's own kidney transplant in 2005, which underpins the organization's authentic credibility in kidney health advocacy.

The foundation's programs include the annual Kidney Disease & Transplant Summer Camp (serving children ages 7-16) and Fall Family Kidney Camp delivered in partnership with The Painted Turtle, patient emergency financial assistance, military family support, and an annual Holiday Toy Drive in the San Fernando area. The flagship program is the Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic, which has run continuously since its inception and grew from raising $615,000 at the 8th annual event in 2015 to a record-breaking $900,000 at the 15th annual event in 2022.

The foundation's revenue model is entirely donation-based, with no products or services sold. Revenue streams include individual contributions processed through the DonorBox platform, corporate sponsorships (Natera, Healthcare Highways, Top Golf, PXG and others), event fundraising via the Celebrity Golf Classic, and passive retail contributions through AmazonSmile and the Ralphs Community Contribution Program. The foundation operates with a lean 8-person team, relies heavily on celebrity-driven earned media and recurring sponsor relationships, and maintains 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (Tax ID 27-1434363).

Name

George Lopez Foundation

Legal name

George Lopez Foundation

Website

https://georgelopezfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The George Lopez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by comedian George Lopez that supports underprivileged children, adults, and military families while raising awareness of kidney disease and organ donation, primarily through its annual Celebrity Golf Classic fundraiser and free kidney disease camps for children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Kidney disease awareness
• Organ donation advocacy
• Children kidney camp
• Military family support
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations to support its mission of kidney disease awareness, organ donation, and support for underprivileged children, adults, and military families.
2. Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Event Revenue: Annual celebrity golf tournament generates significant fundraising through sponsorships, ticket sales, auction items, and corporate partnerships. The 15th annual event in 2022 raised a record-breaking $900,000.
3. Corporate Sponsorship Programs: Various corporate sponsors provide financial support and in-kind donations. Sponsors receive recognition at events, press releases, media and social media recognition.
4. Community Contribution Programs: Partnerships with AmazonSmile and Ralphs allow shoppers to donate a percentage of purchases to the foundation.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The George Lopez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that operates programs supporting children with kidney disease, organ donation awareness, underprivileged children and adults, and military families. It runs direct-service programs (camps, patient emergency aid, holiday toy drives) and hosts an annual Celebrity Golf Classic fundraising tournament to sustain its mission.

Product overview

George Lopez Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering charitable programs and fundraising events rather than a technology product platform. The main programs include the annual Celebrity Golf Classic event, Kidney Disease & Transplant Summer Camp and Fall Family Camp for children with kidney disease, Patient and Emergency Programs, Military Programs, and Holiday Toy Drive. The foundation focuses on raising awareness about kidney disease and organ donation while improving quality of life for underprivileged children, adults, and military families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Celebrity Golf Classic
• Camp Noel Summer Camp
• Fall Family Camp
• Patient Emergency Programs
• Military Programs
• Holiday Toy Drive

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 children sent to kidney camp annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Pink's Hot DogsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 November 2024Celebrated 85th anniversary with George Lopez Foundation, continuing ongoing support in raising awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
• The Painted TurtlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024The Painted Turtle hosts the Fall Family Kidney Disease and Transplant Camp. Camp is always FREE for all who attend, with activities like archery, ropes course, horseback riding, arts and crafts.
• Michael G. WilsonmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic for his incredible support and dedication to kidney kids.
• Healthcare HighwaysmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Sponsored the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic in 2024.
• Top GolfcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Sponsored the Sunday night Pairings Pre-Party at Top Golf El Segundo for the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.
• PXGcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Sponsored the Sunday night Pairings Pre-Party at Top Golf El Segundo for the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.
• Stacey & Larry KohlmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Long-time sponsors of the Annual Celebrity Golf Classic pre-party events, supporting the foundation's mission for multiple years.
• Boogie KnightsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2024Provided special musical performances at the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.
• GBK Brand BarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2023Produced the annual 'Gifting Lounge' featuring an assortment of luxury gift items at the 16th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic.
• NateramajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2022Natera served as Presenting Sponsor/Title Sponsor of the 14th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic in 2021 and 15th Annual event in 2022, helping raise funds to send children with kidney disease to summer camp.
• Iris Smith / Once Upon A Time ProductionsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2022Iris Smith served as Presenting Sponsor and Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic, supporting kidney disease awareness and fundraising efforts.
• Healthcare HighwaysmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2022Co-Sponsor of the 15th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic in 2022, supporting kidney disease awareness and fundraising efforts.
• Bergman Public RelationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2022Produced the Doris Bergman Annual 'Gratitude Lounge' featuring luxury gifting at the 15th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic.
• Troops First FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2022Partnership to support military families confronting challenges in education and health.
• FacebookcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2015The foundation partnered with Facebook and Instagram to launch their Global Causes Day. George Lopez Foundation was one of the few selected non-profits invited to Facebook HQ to kick off the Global Causes Program to raise awareness about Kidney Disease and Organ Donation.
• InstagramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2015Partnered with Facebook and Instagram for Global Causes Day initiative to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/georgelopezfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/george-lopez-foundation

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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