Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation
The Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to public charities, including organizations working in areas such as child development, food assistance, education, environmental conservation, and Jewish cultural and educational programs.
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation at a glance
In short: Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation gave $131K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,248
- +33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,793
- +42.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $741,708
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 823 S Bundy Dr 106, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (424) 229-5742
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Childhood ($39K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to recipients in Washington, DC, 6% to New York, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 47 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 $82K (2020) to $131K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Childhood Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $38,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | Public Charity | $11,800 |
| Focus for Democracy Washington, DC | Charity/General | $9,000 |
| Maccabi USA Philadelphia, PA | Charity/General | $7,000 |
| La Regional Foodbank Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $5,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $4,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Barbara, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Santa Ana, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
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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 | $741,708 | $122,925 | $182,938 | $131,248 | 47 | $131,248 | $76,706 | $122,285 |
| 2024 | $801,721 | $114,322 | $122,147 | $98,350 | 50 | $98,350 | $90,640 | $114,138 |
| 2023 | $809,546 | $253,080 | $110,118 | $89,652 | 45 | $89,677 | $232,904 | $89,680 |
| 2022 | $666,584 | $23,376 | $140,127 | $113,265 | 50 | $113,340 | $1,660 | $90,656 |
| 2021 | $783,335 | $200,775 | $115,183 | $89,500 | 47 | $89,500 | $180,157 | $96,301 |
| 2020 | $697,743 | $195,020 | $102,567 | $82,262 | 43 | — | $179,220 | $79,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K 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 does not state a mission in the information provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Center for Childhood says it enhances children’s quality of life and promotes play, parenting skills, and the prevention of child neglect and abuse. Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community, while Save the Redwoods League says it protects and restores redwood forests and connects people with them.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $131,248 through 47 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $38,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $38,500 to Center for Childhood, $11,800 to Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica, $9,000 to Focus for Democracy, $7,000 to Maccabi USA, and $5,000 to LA Regional Foodbank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea Lappen, Jonathan B. Lappen, Sally Lappen, and Timothy Lappen as trustees.
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Lappen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jonathan B. Lappen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Sally Lappen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Timothy Lappen
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Sally Lappen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation
How much does Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation give each year?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation gave $131K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 50 grants.
What is Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's typical grant size?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,793, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation give grants?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (4 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's largest grantees?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Childhood ($38,500), Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica ($11,800) and Focus for Democracy ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation reported $742K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Center for Childhood says it enhances children’s quality of life and promotes play, parenting skills, and the prevention of child neglect and abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's EIN?
Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Chet & Jon Lappen 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chet-and-jon-lappen-foundation-morg_7b7b721b11f04073815e4d1e895528f5
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