Liberty Hill Foundation

Liberty Hill Foundation We are community organizers, donor activists and allies advancing social justice at L.A.’s public foundation, Liberty Hill.

ICYMI: The latest issue of News from The Frontlines is here! We’re bringing you breaking updates, inspiring insights, an...
09/02/2026

ICYMI: The latest issue of News from The Frontlines is here! We’re bringing you breaking updates, inspiring insights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at local movements driving real social change. Inside this month's issue, read exclusive reflections from President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith, learn about our recently announced 2026 Fund for Change cohort, and get to know our UCLA Luskin Summer Fellows. This and more in link in comments!

09/01/2026

Fear and division dominate the headlines. It’s time we rewrite the story. On the latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with award-winning journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to unpack how the blueprint for narrative change starts with grassroots storytelling. Watch or listen today—link in comments!

Announcing Liberty Hill Foundation's 2026 Fund for Change cohort, featuring 17 community-rooted organizations building p...
08/28/2026

Announcing Liberty Hill Foundation's 2026 Fund for Change cohort, featuring 17 community-rooted organizations building power across Los Angeles County.

The Fund for Change reflects our commitment to early and flexible investment and a participatory process shaped by Liberty Hill's Community Funding Board.

Meet the full cohort and learn more, link in comments.

How do we move from fear to possibility? On the latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill Presid...
08/26/2026

How do we move from fear to possibility? On the latest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with award-winning author and journalist Sonali Kolhatkar to explore how storytelling drives social change. Discover how we reshape public narratives, fight for justice, and build a more inclusive future for Los Angeles. Watch or listen today, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations in Season 5! Link in comments.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we’re honoring the Black-led organizers, donor activists, and power-building organization...
08/25/2026

This Black Philanthropy Month, we’re honoring the Black-led organizers, donor activists, and power-building organizations that continue to shape Los Angeles. From Uplifting Change to today’s Black-led giving circles, Liberty Hill has seen the power of collective giving in investing in community-rooted solutions, strengthening movements, and expanding what’s possible. Black philanthropy is legacy. It is leadership. It is community power in action. Learn more about Uplifting Change, a visionary initiative that reimagined Black-led philanthropy in LA.

08/21/2026

If philanthropy wants lasting impact, what are funders willing to give up? That’s the question Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, brings to the Season 5 premiere of Conversations from the Frontlines—and it cuts right to the heart of what this episode is all about. In a bold conversation with Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith, Glen challenges philanthropy to rethink control, move resources faster, and trust the communities already building real change. Catch this powerful episode before the next one drops!

For decades, neighborhood oil drilling has fueled harm, pollution, and disinvestment. But frontline communities have alw...
08/20/2026

For decades, neighborhood oil drilling has fueled harm, pollution, and disinvestment. But frontline communities have always imagined something better. In a powerful new SoCal Grantmakers Op-Ed, Liberty Hill Senior Director Angelo Logan reflects on the historic fight to end neighborhood oil drilling, the future of sites like the Inglewood Oil Field, and why philanthropy must invest not only in stopping harm, but in building what comes next. Read the full article to learn why this moment calls for sustained investment in frontline leadership and community-led transformation. Link in comments.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we honor the black-led power building organizations that have shaped Los Angeles for gene...
08/19/2026

This Black Philanthropy Month, we honor the black-led power building organizations that have shaped Los Angeles for generations. Since our founding, Liberty Hill has invested in leaders closest to injustice because they are closest to the solutions. From grants and training to long-term capacity building, we are proud to support Black-led organizations fighting the daily battles for justice, dignity, and transformational change. Black-led organizing is not just part of LA’s movement history—it is essential to its future.

08/17/2026

What happens when philanthropy stops holding power over communities and starts sharing it with them? In the newest episode of Conversations from the Frontlines, Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith sits down with Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich for a bold conversation on control, power, and what it takes to fund real change. Listen now and join us in reimagining what philanthropy can make possible when communities lead. Link in comments.

Real change doesn’t happen in isolation—it takes strong partnerships, shared leadership, and cross-sector action. Join M...
08/14/2026

Real change doesn’t happen in isolation—it takes strong partnerships, shared leadership, and cross-sector action. Join Mike Dennis, Senior Director of Housing Justice at Liberty Hill, and leaders from philanthropy, labor, and advocacy for the Michelson 20MM Foundation’s webinar “Funding Strong Coalitions” on August 18. Learn how community partners can align strengths and resources to solve complex institutional challenges together. Link in comments to register!

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