Private foundation · EIN 33-0206312 · San Diego, California

The Lawrence & Junko Cushman 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: 7 grants paid, $323K total, median $40K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$323K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral/unrestricted$115K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral/unrestricted$100K
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral/unrestricted$50K
Crisis HouseSantee, CAGeneral/unrestricted$40K
The San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral/unrestricted$10K
Equality CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral/unrestricted$5,000
Negro League Baseball MuseumKansas City, MOGeneral/unrestricted$3,000

By state: California 5 · New York 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Lawrence & Junko Cushman 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 Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $323K across 7 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation give?

California (5 grants), New York (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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