Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc
Provide financial assistance in support of the educational needs of students enrolled in la jolla elementary school. There are approximately 550 students enrolled at the school, of which all benefit from this non-profit organization.
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $509,686
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $856,083
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $18,752
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $956,348
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $588K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Elementary School La Jolla, CA | To Support Educational Needs | $588,405 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $509,686 | $856,083 | $956,348 | — | — | $18,752 |
| 2024 | $594,622 | $680,025 | $1,389,646 | $588,405 | 1 | $25,239 |
| 2023 | $1,286,545 | $703,417 | $666,944 | — | — | $2,282 |
| 2022 | $1,228,396 | $631,408 | $471,242 | — | — | $37 |
| 2021 | $1,068,230 | $374,580 | $474,740 | — | — | $128 |
About Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc is a public charity, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $510K in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc is led by Elizabeth Van Clief, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Van Clief
President
Annual Giving → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sonal Patel
President
Gala → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mala Sahni
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stacey Gubernator
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dana Hourani
Gala
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Katherine Hall (2024) — Gala
- Former: Andrea Russell (2021–2023) — Ljawf Representative
- Former: Katy Hall (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Melissa Miller (2021–2023) — Teacher Representative
- Former: Nicole Peck (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Celina Morgan-Standard (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Hope Carlson (2023) — Teacher Accts
- Former: Jenny Lakisic (2023) — Communications
- Former: Kim Custard (2023) — Gala
- Former: Ulka Pandya (2023) — Bus Sponsorshp
- Former: Alex Higgins (2021–2022) — Co-President
- Former: Amy Goin (2021–2022) — Bus Sponsorshp
- Former: Carol Henry (2021–2022) — Teacher Accts
- Former: Catherine Baker (2021–2022) — Communications
- Former: Jenny Hochberg (2021–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Julie Macdonald (2021–2022) — Ljawf Mkt Manager
- Former: Katy Siddons (2021–2022) — Pto on
- Former: Lisa Bregante (2021–2022) — Ljawf Adv Board
- Former: Marcia Branstetter (2021–2022) — Co-President
- Former: Micaela Jeffery (2021–2022) — Vice President & Historian
- Former: Sherry Ahern (2021–2022) — Ljawf Adv Board
- Former: Tami Spence (2021–2022) — Website & Tidings
- Former: Tammy Piehl (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tricia Cavaiola (2021–2022) — Impr & Grants
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc
How large is Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc?
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc reported $510K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $856K.
Where does Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc operate?
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc's EIN?
Friends of La Jolla Elementary School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0080727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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