In-N-Out Burgers Foundation
The In-N-Out Burgers Foundation is a public charity based in Irvine, California. It supports organizations assisting children and youth affected by child abuse and neglect, and works to prevent abuse and neglect.
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation at a glance
In short: In-N-Out Burgers Foundation gave $4.4M across 244 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,358,000
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 244
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,861
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $45,559,600
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (40 of 235, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to In-N-Out Burgers Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 4199 Campus Drive 10Th Fl, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 509-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from In-N-Out Burgers Foundation
Who In-N-Out Burgers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard University of so CA ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,196 grants of 1,239 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says the foundation contributed to charities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. In the itemized 2024 grants, California received 72% of grant dollars, followed by Arizona at 8%, Texas at 7%, Oregon at 6%, and Utah at 3%. The website reports activity in eight states and 75 counties in 2024.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 244 itemized grants.
Cities
Is In-N-Out Burgers Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 235 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $5.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 244 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard University of so CA Costa Mesa, CA | Headwind Scholars | $400,000 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | New Family Housing Building Campaign | $250,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery Davis, CA | Brighter Tomorrow's: Building Campaign; General Operating | $202,500 |
| Family Building Blocks Salem, OR | Therapeutic Classroom/Therapy Space Integration & Renovations | $200,000 |
| Mary's Path Santa Ana, CA | STRTP Renovations | $200,000 |
| Gap Ministries Tucson, AZ | Hope Campus; Commercial Kitchen Updates | $127,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights Los Angeles, CA | Av System | $50,000 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | Shelter More Capital Campaign for 5TH Transitional Shelter | $50,000 |
| Family Building Blocks Salem, OR | Doris's new place: a permanent relief nursery for the santiam canyon | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center Inc - Utah Coun Draper, UT | CJC Program Relocation and Remodel Project | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,559,600 | $7,315,400 | $5,702,000 | $4,358,000 | 244 | $2,269,600 |
| 2023 | $42,687,900 | $5,719,754 | $6,910,154 | $5,719,250 | 293 | $1,110,800 |
| 2022 | $38,786,600 | $4,683,570 | $4,464,370 | $3,329,500 | 279 | $390,400 |
| 2021 | $42,997,314 | $8,211,700 | $4,008,700 | $2,619,500 | 229 | $4,711,400 |
| 2020 | $38,487,466 | $3,200,094 | $3,334,330 | $2,369,500 | 194 | $962,764 |
| 2019 | $35,758,295 | $6,631,731 | $3,334,192 | $2,437,800 | 196 | $3,427,978 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist children and youth who have been victims of child abuse and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate. Its 2024 filing says it supports organizations providing prevention services, shelter, foster care, and early intervention. The filing also describes funding for residential treatment, emergency shelters, foster care and placement, and educational, intervention, and treatment programs.
Examples of grantees’ own missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Yolo Crisis Nursery says it provides early intervention in a safe environment to nurture children, strengthen parents, and preserve families. Family Building Blocks says its mission is to keep children safe and families together. Door of Hope says it provides transitional housing and services to families facing homelessness.
Grantmaking
For 2024, the filing’s itemized grant data lists 244 grants totaling $4,358,000. The median grant was $10,000; grants ranged from $6,000 to $400,000. The largest listed grant was $400,000 to Vanguard University of Southern California for Headwind Scholars. Other large grants included $250,000 to Door of Hope for a new family housing building campaign, $202,500 to Yolo Crisis Nursery for a building campaign and general operating support, and $200,000 each to Family Building Blocks and Mary’s Path for facility-related purposes.
Other reported 2024 totals differ by reporting measure. The foundation’s website reports support for 390 organizations totaling $4.7 million. Its 2024 filing narrative says it contributed $4,794,000 to 351 charities. These figures are reported separately from the itemized grant data.
The filing says recipients must complete a questionnaire six months after receiving funds describing how they used the money. A representative reviews reports and visits recipients strategically as needed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynsi L Snyder-Ellingson as president; Jonathon Cohen and Lynda Snyder as directors; Michael Mravle as treasurer/CFO; and Arnold Wensinger as VP/secretary.
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation is led by Lynsi L. Snyder-Ellingson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynsi L. Snyder-Ellingson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Snyder
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Wensinger
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mravle
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 In-N-Out Burgers Foundation
How much does In-N-Out Burgers Foundation give each year?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation gave $4.4M across 244 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 293 grants.
What is In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's typical grant size?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,861, across 244 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from In-N-Out Burgers Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does In-N-Out Burgers Foundation give grants?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (20 grants), San Diego, CA (8 grants), Sacramento, CA (7 grants) and Oakland, CA (7 grants).
Does In-N-Out Burgers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 243) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Camp Hope" (3 grants).
Who are In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's largest grantees?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard University of so CA ($400,000), Door of Hope ($322,500 across 3 grants) and Mary's Path ($265,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is In-N-Out Burgers Foundation?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation reported $45.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What does In-N-Out Burgers Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist children and youth who have been victims of child abuse and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate. Its 2024 filing says it supports organizations providing prevention services, shelter, foster care, and early intervention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from In-N-Out Burgers Foundation?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's EIN?
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0654550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). In-N-Out Burgers Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/in-n-out-burgers-foundation-morg_c0d0d11495eb4fa88bb74b4297ac0362
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