Private foundation · EIN 72-1590152 · Laguna Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Livingston Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $563K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$563K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Sherman FoundationHouston, TXContribution to general fund$83K
Scripps Health FoundationLA Jolla, CAContribution to general fund$60K
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CAContribution for ambassador luncheon$50K
Just in TimeSan Diego, CAContribution to general fund$50K
KidworksSanta Ana, CAContribution to general fund$40K
Scga Junior Golf FoundationNorth Hollywood, CAContribution to general fund$40K
Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CAContribution to general fund$30K
CASA of OcSanta Ana, CAContribution for holiday luncheon$25K
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CAContribution to general fund$15K
Hope IgnitesSt Louis, MOContribution to general fund$12K
EdifyBoston, MAContribution to general fund$10K
Solana Beach Presbyterian ChurchSolana Beach, CAContribution to general fund$10K
Carrington Charitable FoundationOld Greenwich, CTContribution to general fund$10K
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CAContribution to general fund$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCContribution to general fund$10K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAContribution to general fund$10K
Lafd FoundationLos Angeles, CAContribution to general fund$10K
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CAContribution to general fund$10K
YMCA of San Diego CountySan Diego, CAContribution to general fund$10K
Mba Open Doors FoundationWashington, DCContribution to general fund$10K
Sfsu Guardian ScholarsSan Francisco, CAGuardian scholars program$7,500
Stanbridge University FoundationIrvine, CAContribution to general fund$6,000
Share Our SelvesSanta Ana, CAContribution to general fund$5,000
Samueli AcademySanta Ana, CAContribution to general fund$5,000
Marine Corp ScholarshipAlexandria, VAContribution to general fund$5,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCContribution to general fund. contribution to ambassador luncheon.$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Nw ColoradoSteamboat Springs, COContribution to general fund$5,000
LA Regional Food BankVernon, CAContribution to general fund$5,000
Wounded WarriorsThe Woodlands, TXContribution to general fund$5,000
Csumb Guardian ScholarsSeaside, CAGuardian scholars program$3,000
San Diego State Guardian ScholarsSan Diego, CAGuardian scholars program$1,500
Csusm Ace ScholarsSan Marcos, CAGuardian scholars program$1,500
Csu Fullerton Philanthropic FoundatLos Angeles, CAGuardian scholars program$1,500
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAContribution to general fund$1,500
Ensign Intermediate SchoolNewport Beach, CAContribution to general fund$500

By state: California 25 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Missouri 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Livingston Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, administered in care of C Ronald Livingston, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Livingston Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Livingston Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $563K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Livingston Family Foundation give?

California (25 grants), Texas (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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