Private foundation · EIN 30-0015380 · Carson City, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Debra E and Warner C Lusardi 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: 5 grants paid, $140K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$140K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NV
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church at the Red DoorIndio, CACharitable contribution$50K
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CACharitable contribution$25K
Curebound-Padres Pedal the CauseSan Diego, CACharitable contribution$25K
The Salvation Army-Hurricane ReliefAlexandria, VACharitable contribution$25K
Afe FoundationVista, CACharitable contribution$15K

By state: California 4 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Debra E and Warner C Lusardi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carson City, Nevada, administered in care of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Debra E and Warner C Lusardi 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 Debra E and Warner C Lusardi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $140K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Debra E and Warner C Lusardi Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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