To provide all students, especially those in low-income communities, with access to a high-quality education that will prepare them to compete successfully in the 21st century.

When lawyer, businessman, and former Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan created The Riordan Foundation in 1981, his goal was simple: to enable people to acquire the skills necessary to compete successfully in society. Read more.

Click here for a summary of our accomplishments over 25 years.

For a full list of the Board members and to read messages from our Chairman and President, click here.

For a list of professional staff members who direct the day-to-day operations of The Riordan Foundation, click here.

View our grants table to determine your eligibility, amount of challenge, application procedure, and due date for each of our grant initiatives.