To provide financial support to non-profit organizations, human and health services, homeless shelters, military veterans, religious causes, humane societies, sex and human trafficking, and victims of crimes and calamities.
A $100,000 grant to East County Transitional Living Center for emergency shelter for homeless families shows how Lb Charitable Foundation often backs direct services at a meaningful scale. The foundation’s recent awards also reach into youth arts, addiction recovery, church work, and child cancer support, but the common thread is practical support for nonprofits working with vulnerable people and families. One year it funded Aris Elijah Pugal Foundation with $100,000 for scholarships and grants to enrich youth through the arts; in another it gave New Life $100,000 for supervised shelter and meals for men and women recovering from addiction. These are not isolated examples. The foundation also makes repeated awards to organizations serving families facing homelessness, illness, or community instability, as well as ministries and faith-based groups. Its grantmaking includes both unrestricted and purpose-restricted support, and the recent grant list shows a mix of community-based organizations and religious institutions. With annual grants of $3,358,000 and assets of $50,416,848, Lb Charitable Foundation operates at a level that can sustain sizable awards while still supporting a broad mix of local and regional recipients.
Homelessness is a clear priority. Lb Charitable Foundation gave $100,000 to East County Transitional Living Center for emergency shelter for homeless families, and another $50,000 to the same organization for transitional shelter and other services for homeless families. It also supported Victory Church with $50,000 for its food pantry, which fits within food security and basic-needs support. The foundation also funds childhood cancer work. Joy to Kids received $50,000 to help families caring for children impacted by childhood cancer, while Candlelighters of El Paso Area received $50,000 for programs that enrich the lives of children with cancer. Faith-based support is another major lane: Agape Church of San Diego received $60,000 for home church planting, and The Vessel Church received $100,000 for worship, teaching, preaching, evangelistic outreach, and ordination-related work. Youth development appears through Abc Youth Foundation, which received $50,000 to support urban youth ideas and solutions.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $30K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Typical grants are mid-sized, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $20,000, and a p75 of $30,000. The recent list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including East County Transitional Living Center, Aris Elijah Pugal Foundation, New Life, Agape Church of San Diego, Joy to Kids, Thrive in Joy, and Collective Church. That pattern suggests follow-on funding is part of the model. The foundation uses at least two application pathways for returning grantees and initial funding requests, and the program descriptions indicate it also makes unrestricted, mission-driven awards. It funds individuals as well as nonprofit organizations, and it does not make program-related investments.
Most grants go to California recipients, and 59% of grants land in the foundation’s HQ state. Even so, the giving footprint is broader, with Colorado as the top state by grant count. Recent awards also reached Virginia through New Life in Richmond, The Vessel Church in Midlothian, Victory Church in Winchester, and Youth With a Mission in Richmond. Outside the West Coast, the list includes Edmund, Oklahoma; Paramus, New Jersey; and Boone, North Carolina. All recent grants in the provided data went to U.S. recipients.
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations and community groups in homelessness and shelters, cancer and medical research, veterans’ aid, disaster relief and preparedness, substance abuse recovery, victims of gang and gun violence, Christian ministries and outreach, and humane societies. The recent grant list also shows support for food pantries, youth programs, and child cancer family support.
Its typical grant sizes are $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger commitments such as $100,000 and $75,000 for selected organizations.
Yes. The recent grants show multi-year support for several recipients, including East County Transitional Living Center, Aris Elijah Pugal Foundation, New Life, Agape Church of San Diego, Joy to Kids, Thrive in Joy, and Collective Church. That indicates follow-on funding is part of the pattern.
The foundation has an Initial Funding Request form for first-time inquiries and a Returning Grantee Application for organizations that have previously received funding. The program list also identifies general grantmaking programs that support unsolicited requests.
Colorado is the top state by grant count in the foundation’s giving pattern, while 59% of grants go to recipients in California. The recent list also includes recipients in Virginia, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Lb Charitable Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations aligned with the foundation's charitable purposes and priority areas. The site references an initial funding request form and a returning grantee application form.
Deadline: No deadlines stated; portal currently unavailable.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW LIFE FOR YOUTH INC | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WIPE OUT KIDS CANCER | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LOVE OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COLLECTIVE MINISTRIES INC | ESCONDIDO, CA | $75,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THRIVE IN JOY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER | EL CAJON, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CALVARY CHAPEL MANAGUA | OCEANSIDE, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FIND FEED & RESTORE | CLERMONT, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LANAI KINAOLE INC | LANAI CITY, HI | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GIVE MENTOR | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GIVE MENTOR LOVE SPONSORSHIP | SOUTH PASADENA, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| URBAN YOURTH COLLABOR | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JIR FOUNDATION | BURBANK, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MARANATHA CHAPEL | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORE FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JERRY AMBROSE VETERAN COUNCIL | KINAMAN, AZ | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| 3XL INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BLISSFUL SEEDS | POWAY, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AGRARIAN INSTITUTE | CARLSBAD, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PAPA'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL | WHEELER, TX | $40,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS FOOD PANTRY | COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NO PERSON LEFT BEHIND | LIBERTYTOWN, MD | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GLEANERS OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY | OREGON CITY, OR | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPERATION HORSES HEAL | WEST BORN, WI | $35,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DCU HOPE CENTER | PETERSBURG, VA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VETS BEYOND THE UNI | CARLSBAD, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEW CREATION VA INC | HARRISBURG, VA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANTHEM CHURCH | VISTA, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| USA CARES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GATEWAY LEADERSHIP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WORKSHOP FOR WARRIORS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SUPPORT THE ENLISTED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | IRVINE, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EQUATION COLLABORATIVE | ENCINITAS, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JOY TO KIDS | MARGARITA, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOLDIERS VILLAGE | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHRIST OUR REDEEMER | CAMARILLO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH | CARLSBAD, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA | VISTA, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KINGMAN AREA FOOD BANK | KINGMAN, AZ | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SHORELINE COMMUNITY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HORSES & HEROES | SHAWNE, KS | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ADVANCING NATIVE MISSION | AFTON, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPERATION SAMAHAN | CHULA VISTA, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
NEW LIFE FOR YOUTH INC
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WIPE OUT KIDS CANCER
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LOVE OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COLLECTIVE MINISTRIES INC
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THRIVE IN JOY
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CALVARY CHAPEL MANAGUA
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FIND FEED & RESTORE
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LANAI KINAOLE INC
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GIVE MENTOR
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GIVE MENTOR LOVE SPONSORSHIP
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
URBAN YOURTH COLLABOR
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JIR FOUNDATION
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MARANATHA CHAPEL
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CORE FOUNDATION
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JERRY AMBROSE VETERAN COUNCIL
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
3XL INC
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BLISSFUL SEEDS
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AGRARIAN INSTITUTE
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PAPA'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NO PERSON LEFT BEHIND
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GLEANERS OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPERATION HORSES HEAL
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DCU HOPE CENTER
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
VETS BEYOND THE UNI
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NEW CREATION VA INC
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ANTHEM CHURCH
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GATEWAY LEADERSHIP
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WORKSHOP FOR WARRIORS
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
EQUATION COLLABORATIVE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JOY TO KIDS
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOLDIERS VILLAGE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHRIST OUR REDEEMER
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SHORELINE COMMUNITY
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HORSES & HEROES
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT