Wurwand Foundation
Wurwand Foundation is a private family foundation based in Los Angeles (founders Jane and Raymond Wurwand of Dermalogica) that runs the FOUND/LA initiative to support local entrepreneurs. The site publishes active grant programs and calls for proposals (e.g., a Skill Set Training Grant) with interest forms and timelines.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofits and intermediary organizations working on entrepreneurship, small business support, workforce/skill training, or community economic development in California—especially Los Angeles-area programs tied to FOUND/LA.
Good Fit
- • Programs that support local entrepreneurs, small business development, or job/skill training in Los Angeles or California.
- • Clear local presence or partnerships in the LA/Found/LA ecosystem.
- • Readiness to respond to an interest form and accept an invitation-based application process.
- • Track record of community impact or scalable entrepreneur support models.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in California — about 94% of dollars in the latest year — with only small out-of-state awards across a handful of other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 66 distinct recipients (66 grants), with a substantial mix of returning grantees and new entrants (43 returning, 23 new), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some high-dollar outliers.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees each year (23 new in 2024, 29 in 2023) plus a public online interest form and published calls for proposals show a clear, if curated, path for unfamiliar organizations to be considered; selection is invitation-based rather than an open full-application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
