Support The LA Local
Community-powered journalism for your neighborhood
The LA Local is a nonprofit newsroom rooted in neighborhoods across Los Angeles. We believe everyone deserves access to clear, relevant reporting—especially coverage that centers your daily life, your block, and your local issues.
We don’t hide stories behind paywalls.
We don’t chase clicks. Instead, we focus on what matters most to your neighborhood—and we need your support to keep it that way. Become a member today with a gift of any size.
Become a Founding Member by donating today to support our mission.
Member perks like early access and exclusive vintage swag (sticker, notebook, pen, hat, shirt, tote bag and mug) launching soon.
| One Time | Monthly | Founding member swag | |
| Neighbor | $15 to $100 | $5 | Stickers, notebook, pen, shirt |
| Block Captain | $250 | $15 | “Neighbor” swag plus hat |
| Community Builder | $500 | $25 to $50 | “Block Captain” swag plus tote bag |
| Leadership Circle | $1,000 and above | $100 to $150 | “Community Builder” swag plus mug |
Why It Matters
Here’s what your support makes possible:
Local accountability
Holding public institutions, developers, city departments accountable
Neighborhood stories
Telling stories you won’t see in big city media
Engaged communities
Equipping residents with tools, maps, resources to make change
Trust-building
Building relationships so people feel heard, represented, and informed
Other Ways to give
Make your gift count
One-time: A single contribution to fuel our next project
Monthly: A recurring gift (small but mighty) that sustains daily reporting
Quarterly / Annual: Bigger commitments to help us plan ahead
Donate by check
Please send checks made out to The LA Local to our mailing address:
The LA Local
Attn: Development
1153 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Stock, crypto, & other assets
You can support our journalism with donation of stock, cryptocurrency, or other transfer of assets. Contact us for instructions.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to The LA Local from your DAF (Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, community foundations, and more). Our nonprofit EIN is 99-0676194. Please contact us with any questions.
Legacy Gifts
Create a lasting legacy for local news by including The LA Local in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations. Please contact Kayhan Azadi, Chief Development Officer, at kayhan@thelalocal.org to learn about giving via bequests, IRA rollovers, charitable remainder trusts, and more.
Sponsor or advertise
There are endless opportunities to partner through sponsorship and underwriting of our journalism. Reach out to Xavier Vargas xavier.vargas@thelalocal.org
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed.