Private foundation · EIN 23-7306460 · Orange, California

The Sharon D Lund Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $6.8M total, median $60K. 84% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
55
$6.8M
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$137M

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CAGeneral operation$625K
Choc Children's FoundationOrange, CAGeneral operation$537K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$523K
Children's Hospital LALos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$500K
Volunteers of America - LALos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$450K
Boys & Girls Club of Central OcIrvine, CAGeneral operation$325K
The Frostig CenterPasadena, CAGeneral operation$300K
Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$225K
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CAGeneral operation$200K
Give Kids the WorldKissimmee, FLGeneral operation$200K
Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CAGeneral operation$200K
Rady Children's Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operation$200K
Save the FamilyMesa, AZGeneral operation$150K
Guide Dogs of DesertWhitewater, CAGener$125K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAGeneral operation$110K
Canine CompanionsOceanside, CAGeneral operation$100K
Operation SmileVirg Beach, VAGeneral operation$100K
Riverview SchoolCape Cod, MAGeneral operation$100K
American Career College EducationalIrvine, CAGeneral operation$75K
Exceptional MindsSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operation$75K
The SheepfoldSanta Ana, CAGeneral operation$75K
The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CAGeneral operation$75K
EarthfireTetonia, IDGeneral operation$70K
FosterallGlendale, CAGeneral operation$65K
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$60K
Caterina's ClubAnaheim, CAGeneral operation$60K
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CAGeneral operation$60K
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operation$60K
Share Our SelvesCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operation$60K
ExpLong Beach, CAGeneral operation$55K
Friendly CenterOrange, CAGeneral operation$55K
Art DivisionSouth Pasadena, CAGeneral operation$50K
Best BuddiesMiami, FLGeneral operation$50K
CASA of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CAGeneral operation$50K
CASA of Orange CountyOrange, CAGeneral operation$50K
John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$50K
Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operation$50K
StriveLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$50K
The Young AmericansCorona, CAGeneral operation$50K
Walt Disney Hometown MuseumMarceline, MOGeneral operation$50K
Westmark SchoolEncino, CAGeneral operation$50K
Inspire Life SkillsCorona, CAGeneral operation$40K
Make a Wish LALos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$40K
Make a Wish OcIrvine, CAGeneral operation$40K
School on WheelsOak View, CAGeneral operation$40K
United Friends of ChildrenLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$40K
Garner Holt Education FoundationRedlands, CAGeneral operation$35K
Bracken's KitchenGarden Grove, CAGeneral operation$30K
High School IncCosta Mesa, CAGeneral operation$30K
Independence CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operation$30K
California CASASan Diego, CAGeneral operation$25K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral operation$25K
Orange County Ronald McDonald HouseOrange, CAGeneral operation$25K
Songs of LoveForest Hills, NYGeneral operation$25K
Council on FoundationsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operation$10K

By state: California 46 · Florida 2 · Arizona 1 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

The Sharon D Lund Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orange, California, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Sharon D Lund Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Sharon D Lund Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.8M across 55 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does The Sharon D Lund Foundation give?

California (46 grants), Florida (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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