Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $991K. Net investment income was $320K.
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation at a glance
In short: Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation gave $991K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $991K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $990,628
- +262.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $990,628
- +262.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $990,628
- Total assets
- $21,527,810
- +84.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scripps College ($991K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $231K (2023) to $991K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $991K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps College Claremont, CA | To fund the enhancement and beautification of scripps college of claremont, California. | $990,628 |
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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 | $21,527,810 | $10,295,980 | $1,434,254 | $990,628 | 1 | $1,065,751 | $320,281 | $632,354 |
| 2024 | $11,677,634 | $6,994,892 | $675,893 | $273,616 | 1 | $341,227 | $2,132,854 | $450,999 |
| 2023 | $5,358,635 | $1,365,983 | $610,825 | $231,169 | 1 | $231,169 | $252,479 | $240,833 |
| 2022 | $5,120,861 | $6,047,587 | $70,976 | — | — | — | $878,749 | $230,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation reported a distributable amount of $632K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation is led by Diane Strong, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Strong
President
CEO & CFO → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
18 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $192K (2025)
Mark Tichenor
CFO
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$46K (2023) → $64K (2025)
Ronald Hill
Secretary
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$46K (2023) → $64K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martin A. Benowitz (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $192K, to Diane Strong (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation
How much does Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation give each year?
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation gave $991K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $274K across 1 grant.
How large is Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation?
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $632K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation?
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation operate?
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation's EIN?
Carolyn Lake Claremont Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1361179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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