Las Madrinas
“The Godmothers”

Since 1933, we have supported outstanding healthcare and cutting-edge research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, funding over eight endowments and quietly raising over 30 million dollars.

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“Visiting Children’s Hospital allows me to appreciate the full impact of our efforts. This a place where miracles can and do happen on a daily basis”

Las Madrinas Member

“We were honored to be a debutante family and contribute to the important work the members of Las Madrinas do for CHLA.”

Debutante Family

“Las Madrinas’ legacy of generosity is unmatched in Los Angeles and we are eternally grateful for their invaluable support.”

Paul Viviano
CHLA President and CEO

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Our endowments fund the next generation of healthcare.

As the first affiliate group established on behalf of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (view CHLA video), we take pride in the ongoing support we have rendered. Our endowments have been instrumental in moving scientific research from an initial spark in the laboratory to implementation at the bedsides of children.

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Our Current Endowment

Las Madrinas Endowment for the Chief of Neurology Chair and Neurological Institute Epilepsy Program

$5 Million Project

The endowment will also strengthen the institution by serving as a valuable tool to recruit and retain the most talented faculty and, as a result, attract even more great minds, philanthropic support and grant funding for the hospital. At its core, this vital form of support will help shape countless futures by ensuring the Division will always have strong leadership to improve patients’ lives today and tomorrow.

Honoring those who support Las Madrinas.

In 1939, we began the tradition of honoring philanthropic families who have demonstrated a commitment to the Southern California community by presenting their daughters at the annual Las Madrinas Ball.  Since the tradition began, more than 2,500 Debutantes and their families have been recognized.

Donations made in honor of these young women help fund the projects that Las Madrinas supports at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Our Mission

Las Madrinas is a philanthropic organization dedicated to a tradition of supporting pediatric care and research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles by honoring families who have shown exceptional commitment to the Southern California community.