Private foundation · EIN 91-1503479 · Escondido, California

The Lampstand 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: 38 grants paid, $164K total, median $1,500. 32% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$164K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 36 of 38 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Student ScholarshipsLa Mirada, CAChristian ministry and education$40K
Teen Challenge San DiegoSan Diego, CAEducation and arts$15K
CruOrlando, FLChristian ministry$13K
San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CAChristian ministry$10K
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCChristian ministry$6,000
Wellspring Life ResourcesMinneapolis, MNChristian ministry$4,500
Heartbeat InternationalColumbus, OHChristian ministry$4,060
Dr Peck LegacyBoise, IDChrristian ministry$3,200
Samaratins PurseBend, ORChristian ministry$3,000
Community Bible StudyBoone, NCChristian ministry$3,000
Salvation ArmyBend, ORChrristian ministry$2,900
High Desert MuseumBend, OREducattion christian ministry$2,500
National Network of Youth MinistryWrightwood, CAEducation christian ministry$2,400
In Touch MinistriesAtlanta, GAChristian ministy$2,400
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAChristian ministry$2,064
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAAnimal rescue$2,000
Sunriver Music FestivalBend, OREducation$1,750
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIEducation$1,500
Shepherds House MinistriesBend, ORChristian ministry1500$1,500
Salvation ArmySan Diego, CAChristian ministry$1,100
Luis Palau AssociationPortland, ORChristtian ministry$1,000
CarenetColorado Springs, COChristian ministry$1,000
Campus AllianceSan Diego, CAEducation$1,000
Judicial WatchSeattle, WAChristian ministry$1,000
Seed FoundationFallbrook, CAChistian minisytry$1,000
World Wildlife FundSpringfield, ORWildlife conservation$1,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZPromote principles of freedom free market lmtd gvt$1,000
Sweeney Consulting MinistryNewberg, ORChristian ministry$800
Bill Sky-Eagle Evangelistic AssnArlington, TXChristian ministry$750
KpbsSan Diego, CAPublic radio$660
Jews for JesusWashington, DCChristian ministry$500
National Park FoundationWashington, DCLand preservation$500
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDChristian ministry$500
Students for LifeFredericksburg, VAPro life$500
California Family CouncilSacramento, CAChristian ministry$500
Central Oregon ChaplaincySisters, ORChristian ministry$500

By state: California 12 · Oregon 10 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Minnesota 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

The Lampstand Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Escondido, California, administered in care of David Winn, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Lampstand 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 The Lampstand Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $164K across 38 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does The Lampstand Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Oregon (10 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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