Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation
The Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation is a private foundation based in Coronado, California. It makes charitable grants to qualifying organizations; its 2025 filing lists 16 grants totaling $27,567.
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation gave $28K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,567
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,723
- -49.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $962,534
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 752 Adella Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (720) 323-6261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was KPBS ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 11% to recipients in Texas. Listed California recipients include organizations in Coronado, San Diego, Oakland, and San Francisco; the Texas recipients listed are in San Antonio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $928; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $28K (2025) to $73K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KPBS San Diego, CA | Operating Cost | $5,000 |
| Coronado Island Film Festival Coronado, CA | Operating Cost | $5,000 |
| Lamb's Players Theatre Coronado, CA | Operating Cost | $5,000 |
| San Diego Women Foundation San Diego, CA | Operating Cost | $2,545 |
| Tailar Way Inc San Antonio, TX | Operating Cost | $2,000 |
| Monarch School San Diego, CA | Operating Cost | $1,132 |
| National Center for Science Educati Oakland, CA | Operating Cost | $1,000 |
| Focus for Children Coronado, CA | Operating Cost | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia San Francisco, CA | Operating Cost | $1,000 |
| YMCA of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Operating Cost | $1,000 |
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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 | $962,534 | $52,778 | $36,889 | $27,567 | 16 | $27,567 | $43,456 | $67,277 |
| 2024 | $942,579 | $6,779 | $68,222 | $58,400 | 17 | $58,400 | $23,130 | $62,949 |
| 2023 | $1,005,821 | $31,447 | $81,096 | $73,329 | 26 | $73,329 | $29,858 | $61,474 |
| 2022 | $1,053,796 | $43,651 | $38,803 | $32,465 | 6 | $32,465 | $38,716 | $70,293 |
| 2021 | $1,048,340 | $217,792 | $46,698 | $39,750 | 8 | — | $45,031 | $63,759 |
| 2020 | $875,497 | $48,650 | $48,650 | $44,125 | 16 | — | $43,458 | $52,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as making grant distributions to qualifying organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, community and educational organizations, and other nonprofits. For example, the Coronado Island Film Festival says its mission is to gather makers and lovers of film in Coronado, while Lamb’s Players Theatre says it presents year-round productions and educational outreach and aims “To Tell Good Stories Well.” These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $27,567 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to KPBS, Coronado Island Film Festival, and Lamb’s Players Theatre. Other listed grants included $2,545 to San Diego Women Foundation, $2,000 to Tailar Way Inc, $1,132 to Monarch School, and $1,000 each to the National Center for Science Education, Focus for Children, Wikimedia, YMCA of San Antonio, and Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra. San Diego Diplomacy Council received $540. The council describes its work as coordinating visits to San Diego by international visitors in association with U.S. government agencies and the Global Ties U.S. network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas de Lookabaugh as president.
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation is led by Thomas De Lookabaugh, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas De Lookabaugh
President
On filings since 2020
3 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 Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation
How much does Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation give each year?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation gave $28K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 17 grants.
What is Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's typical grant size?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,723, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation that year got $928 on average.
Where does Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation give grants?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coronado, CA (6 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's largest grantees?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include KPBS ($5,000), Coronado Island Film Festival ($5,000) and Lamb's Players Theatre ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation reported $963K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as making grant distributions to qualifying organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, community and educational organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's EIN?
Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3659698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dianne & Thomas Lookabaugh Foundation 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
(7)
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 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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