Foundations that fund organizations in Lajolla, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lajolla nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $72K to Lajolla organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lajolla around $2,000. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lajolla
- $72K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CA
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lajolla organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Institute Group Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Lead with Purpose Campaign |
| The Heestand Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 2 | $19K | $9,500 | Preselected only | To support rescue animals.; Supporting the arts. |
| Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc | Laguna Niguel, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | scholaship to UC SanDiago |
| In Vivo Productions Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Gift |
| Rich Family Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | General Donation |
| Enough Is Enough | Hallandale, FL | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | Youth education |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Lajolla, California?
Care Institute Group Inc, The Heestand Foundation Inc, Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc, In Vivo Productions Inc, Rich Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Lajolla organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Lajolla. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.