19 for Life Foundation
To establish a lasting legacy in the memory of dj frandsen through the collection and distribution of funds supporting educational, athletic, and health care institutions in the greater bay area.
19 for Life Foundation at a glance
In short: 19 for Life Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,985
- -58.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,985
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,985
- Total assets
- $545,388
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to 19 for Life Foundation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from 19 for Life Foundation
Cal Hi Scholarship
19 for Life Foundation
Amount
$1,900 per recipient
Deadline
Deadline not published
DJ Endowment Scholarship at Bellarmine College Prep
19 for Life Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
DJ Frandsen Men's Basketball Memorial Scholarship at Santa Clara University
19 for Life Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who 19 for Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lucille Packard Children's Hospital ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How 19 for Life Foundation gives
- Giving grew 217% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $137K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Palo Alto, CA | Program Support | $56,985 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545,388 | $40,908 | $84,456 | $56,985 | 1 | $-36,655 |
| 2023 | $588,936 | $134,430 | $177,427 | $137,102 | 3 | $14,644 |
| 2022 | $631,933 | $95,927 | $46,351 | $10,000 | 1 | $15,184 |
| 2021 | $586,482 | $134,919 | $56,076 | $18,000 | 2 | $44,540 |
| 2020 | $502,815 | $88,576 | $28,809 | $7,500 | 1 | $18,011 |
| 2019 | $443,046 | $123,277 | $56,474 | $44,800 | 3 | $10,467 |
About 19 for Life Foundation
Based on IRS filings
19 for Life Foundation is a public charity, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $545K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
19 for Life Foundation is led by Tracie Frandsen, President & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracie Frandsen
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Frandsen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Warford
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Armstrong
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Callan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Frandsen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bertoldo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Murtha
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Blensdorf
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Austin Changras (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Max Le (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Frandsen (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Watson (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 19 for Life Foundation
How much does 19 for Life Foundation give each year?
19 for Life Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $137K across 3 grants.
How large is 19 for Life Foundation?
19 for Life Foundation reported $545K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41K.
Where does 19 for Life Foundation operate?
19 for Life Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is 19 for Life Foundation's EIN?
19 for Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1613428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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