Diane S Lake Charitable Trust
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its 2025 filing reports no grants; listed 2022 grants supported organizations working in organ and tissue donation education, conservative youth outreach, and government accountability.
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $30,000
- +1147.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $27,596
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diane S Lake Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9801 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone: (661) 332-6862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diane S Lake Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees are based in Bakersfield, California; Reston, Virginia; and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Diane S Lake Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 92% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $216K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates Bakersfield, CA | Community Service | $35,000 |
| JJ'S Legacy Bakersfield, CA | Community Service | $25,000 |
| League of Dreams Bakersfield, CA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kern County Bakersfield, CA | Community Service | $2,500 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Community Service | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, CA | Community Service | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | Community Service | $500 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Simi Valley, CA | Community Service | $500 |
| The National Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | Community Service | $500 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Community Service | $500 |
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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 | $30,000 | $27,596 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $2,404 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,404 | $3 | $1,970 | — | — | — | $3 | $255 |
| 2022 | $10,810 | $4 | $80,445 | $77,100 | 12 | $77,100 | $4 | $867 |
| 2021 | $88,200 | $22 | $223,439 | $216,150 | 33 | $216,150 | $22 | $10,122 |
| 2020 | $313,755 | $262,807 | $107,301 | $101,600 | 15 | — | $257,163 | $14,551 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its listed grantees describe varied missions: JJs Legacy says it educates Kern County residents about organ, eye, and tissue donation and supports donor and recipient families; Young America’s Foundation describes its work as youth outreach promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values; and Judicial Watch Inc. says it promotes government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
The trust reported zero grants in 2025, 2024, and 2023. Listed grants in 2022 were $25,000 to JJs Legacy, $1,000 to Young America’s Foundation, and $500 to Judicial Watch Inc. These listed awards ranged from $500 to $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane S Lake, Christopher Lake, and Louis J Barbich as trustees.
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Lake
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane S. Lake
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis J. Barbich
Trustee
On filings since 2024
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 Diane S Lake Charitable Trust
How large is Diane S Lake Charitable Trust?
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does Diane S Lake Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diane S Lake Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Diane S Lake Charitable Trust make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees are based in Bakersfield, California; Reston, Virginia; and Washington, DC.
What is Diane S Lake Charitable Trust's EIN?
Diane S Lake Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6166455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Diane S Lake Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Diane S Lake Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
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- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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