Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation
The Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports specific projects of public benefit in special education, animal welfare, environmental education and issues, and human growth and development, including prenatal and perinatal psychology and education.
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation gave $116K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,065
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,643
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,995
- Total assets
- $1,678,451
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- August 28.
- Deadline
- August 28.
- Contact
Application contact: Alin Wall
Mailing address: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 15Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 478-4148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Tortoise ($7K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 61% of grant dollars. Florida received 9%, Washington 6%, Connecticut 5%, and Nevada 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $116K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Tortoise Kennewick, WA | General | $7,489 |
| Love on Four Paws Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General | $5,504 |
| The Medicine Horse Project Imlay, NV | General | $5,215 |
| Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Colorado Springs, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Bandit's Buddy Rescue Fresno, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Dogs on Deployment Escondido, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Donkeyland Riverside, CA | General | $5,000 |
| K9 Youth Alliance Pasadena, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Magic Jungle Inc North Palm Springs, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Paw Warriors Spring Hill, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,678,451 | $65,181 | $149,111 | $116,065 | 25 | $119,682 | $40,543 | $114,474 |
| 2024 | $1,762,381 | $151,268 | $124,648 | $93,336 | 25 | $93,422 | $125,637 | $103,931 |
| 2023 | $1,735,761 | $129,751 | $125,876 | $96,699 | 28 | $100,081 | $106,816 | $93,843 |
| 2022 | $1,731,886 | $25,299 | $119,162 | $91,065 | 28 | $91,065 | $36,643 | $96,427 |
| 2021 | $1,825,809 | $68,496 | $123,191 | $89,905 | 27 | $89,905 | $47,601 | $108,466 |
| 2020 | $1,880,222 | $401,843 | $114,895 | $84,335 | 26 | — | $27,173 | $85,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its funding as support for specific projects of public benefit. Its stated areas include special education—specifically hearing-impaired children—animal welfare and education issues, environmental education and issues, and human growth and development and prenatal and perinatal psychology and education.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate several kinds of organizations it has supported. Suncoast Animal League describes its mission as protecting and promoting the welfare of animals in its community. DonkeyLand says it rescues donkeys and wild burros and educates the public about their plight. Dogs on Deployment helps military members find people and resources to care for their pets during service commitments. Kim’s Nurturing Nest Animal Sanctuary describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for abused and neglected animals, and Laughing Pony Rescue says it rescues and rehabilitates unwanted and abused horses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $116,065. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $7,489, with a median of $4,995. Among the largest awards were $7,489 to Northwest Tortoise, $5,504 to Love on Four Paws, and $5,215 to The Medicine Horse Project. Other listed 2025 grants included $5,000 each to DonkeyLand, Dogs on Deployment, K9 Youth Alliance, Paw Warriors, and Suncoast Animal League.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says a grant applicant may request an application from Alin Wall; upon request, the applicant will be mailed a grant proposal application specifying the required submission format. The foundation supports projects requiring a one-time expense that have no administrative overhead or do not depend on other funding sources to be completed. It does not support capital campaigns, legal fees, redundant community services, programs adjunct to publicly funded programs, or programs that derive income through other means. It also states that it does not support organizations with assets over $500,000, excluding real property.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol P Landsberg as CEO, Susan Olmsted Zielinski as Secretary, and Alin H Wall as Treasurer.
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation is led by Carol P. Landsberg, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol P. Landsberg
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alin H. Wall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Olmsted Zielinski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation
How much does Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation give each year?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation gave $116K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 25 grants.
What is Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,995, and its average grant was $4,643, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation give grants?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Riverside, CA (2 grants).
Does Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Tortoise ($7,489), Love on Four Paws ($5,504) and The Medicine Horse Project ($5,215), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its funding as support for specific projects of public benefit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's EIN?
Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0353391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Carol and Kent H Landsberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carol-and-kent-h-landsberg-foundation-morg_03c283e9a8ab4cb294521c56b9da18de
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