Archstone Foundation
Archstone Foundation is a private foundation located in Long Beach, California, dedicated to improving health and social care for older adults in California. Established in 1985 as a result of the conversion of the nonprofit FHP health maintenance organization, the foundation changed its name from the FHP Foundation to Archstone Foundation in 1996 to create a separate identity. The foundation transitioned to private foundation status in 1998.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$116.3M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+14.3% YoY
Grant Count
50
-27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+57.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Archstone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Californians and their caregivers, with a vision for every older adult to thrive as they age.
The foundation's grantmaking is organized around two strategic aims:
Mobilizing Communities and Amplifying Older Adult Voices — Increasing the visibility of older adults and helping build their leadership, advocacy skills, and civic engagement.
Building the Adaptability of Organizations Serving Older Adults — Strengthening the ability of community-based organizations to adapt to emerging issues and become more resilient in serving older adults.
The foundation also prioritizes Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through intentional, diversity-focused grantmaking to address racial and health disparities.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not provide funding for:
Grant Range
$23,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports older adults across California, including those in urban, suburban, rural, unincorporated, and Tribal communities. The foundation's priority population includes all older adults age 60 and over in California who face challenges in accessing quality care, especially those facing multiple barriers.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):
- Total assets: $113.4 million
- Total liabilities: $2.82 million
- Revenue: $876,946
- Expenses: $7.18 million
- Net income: -$6.31 million
Assets and Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending June 2023):
- Total assets: $106.6 million
- Total revenues: $2.1 million
- Total expenses: $5.9 million
- Investment income and dividends: $744,194
Staffing: The foundation employs 8 staff members.
Tax Status:
- EIN: 33-0133359
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since February 1987
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $116,257,425 | $106,591,460 | $101,217,699 |
| Revenue | $876,946 | $2,105,030 | $211,888 |
| Expenses | $7,183,076 | $5,947,535 | $6,075,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,728,058 | $5,227,523 | $5,488,270 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,549,649 | $819,289 | $1,327,060 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,337,387 | $4,996,406 | $5,842,112 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Archstone Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rand Corporation ($259,000), Public Health Institute ($205,000), Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association ($176,324).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION SAN JOSE, CA | IMPROVING CARE FOR CALIFORNIA'S AGING POPULATION: A HEALTH SYSTEMS APPROACH | $176,324 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING PASADENA, CA | ASA RISE | $50,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OLDER CALIFORNIANS AND CAREGIVERS CONVENING | $22,500 |
| BENJAMIN ROSE INSTITUTE ON AGING CLEVELAND, OH | BEST PRACTICE CAREGIVING PHASE III: CONSUMER VERSION | $35,729 |
| CALIFORNIA AQUATIC THERAPY AND WELLNESS CENTER INC LONG BEACH, CA | PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAPACITY BUILDING FOR OLDER ADULTS | $25,000 |
| CALIFORNIA HEALTH POLICY STRATEGIES LLC SACRAMENTO, CA | STATEWIDE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE TO SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF CALAIM AND COMMUNITY-BASED DEMENTIA PROGRAMS - PHASE 1B | $100,000 |
| CALIFORNIA HEALTH POLICY STRATEGIES LLC SACRAMENTO, CA | CALAIM STATEWIDE DEMENTIA CARE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE, CONTINUATION | $135,000 |
| CATCHAFIRE NEW YORK, NY | PROPOSAL FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT YEAR 3 | $37,500 |
| CATCHAFIRE CLAYMONT, DE | PROPOSAL FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT YEAR 4-6 | $110,000 |
| CENTER FOR EMPOWERING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS (CERI) OAKLAND, CA | ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING DATABASE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR OLDER ADULT SERVICES | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Christopher A. Langston — President/CEO ($379,000 annual compensation)
- Laura Rath — Vice President of Programs ($196,000 annual compensation)
Board of Directors:
- Jean Accius
- Katherine Kim
- Jurgen Unutzer
- Cynthia Banks
- Theresa J. Marino
- Heather M. Young
- Angela Coron
- John Feather
- Tammy Funasaki
- Tanisha Davis (Vice President of Grant Operations & Programs)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER A LANGSTON | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $381,264 |
| LAURA RATH | V.P. OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $204,699 |
| JEAN ACCIUS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $36,000 |
| KATHERINE KIM | DIRECTOR | 2 | $38,000 |
| JURGEN UNUTZER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $36,000 |
| CYNTHIA BANKS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $36,000 |
| THERESA J MARINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $36,000 |
| HEATHER M YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $38,000 |
| ANGELA CORON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $38,000 |
| JOHN FEATHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $38,000 |
| TAMMY FUNASAKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $38,000 |
| TANISHA DAVIS | V.P. OF GRANT OPERATIONS & PLANNING | 40 | $141,298 |
| RAMIRO ZUNIGA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $36,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grant announcements including:
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsAwards of $315,500 to eight organizations
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsAwards of $775,000 to five organizations
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsAwards of $326,800 to three organizations
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsAwards of $412,500 to three organizations
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsEight new grants awarded in a recent quarter
New Grants: Foundation Awards $315500 to Eight OrganizationsRecent grantees have included RAND Corporation (for the Archstone Foundation Data Monitoring Center and Impact Dashboard) and Grantmakers in Aging (for Leadership for the Future and Long Beach Conference Grant).
Archstone Foundation Awards Eight New Grants This QuarterIn 2025, the foundation reexamined its goals and grantmaking priorities in response to significant challenges facing communities due to unprecedented changes in public policy affecting older adults and supporting organizations. This analysis, conducted with staff, board members, community leaders, and older adults, led to the redefinition of the foundation's work around its two current strategic aims.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Archstone Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Californians and their caregivers, with a vision for every older adult to thrive as they age. The foundation's grantmaking is organized around two strategic aims: 1. **Mobilizing Communities and Amplifying Older Adult Voices** — Increasing the visibility of older adults and helping build their leadership, advocacy skills, and civic engagement. 2. **Building the Adaptability of Organizations Serving Older Adults** — Streng…
How do I apply for a grant from Archstone Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $2.2 million (2023) • Number of grants: 69 grants annually • Median grant size: $23,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $130,000 • Giving rate: 2.1% of assets **Eligible Grantees:** • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations not classified as private foundations, located in California or national organizations with a California footprint • California state and local government entities **Funding Restrictions:** The foundation does not provide funding for: • …
Where does Archstone Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports older adults across California, including those in urban, suburban, rural, unincorporated, and Tribal communities. The foundation's priority population includes all older adults age 60 and over in California who face challenges in accessing quality care, especially those facing multiple barriers.
What size grants does Archstone Foundation award?
In 2024, Archstone Foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Archstone Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Archstone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Archstone Foundation's EIN?
Archstone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0133359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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