James P Previti Charitable Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker Carlsbad, CA EIN: 88-2839886

James P Previti Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $393K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $3K.

Key facts about James P Previti Charitable Fund

EIN: 88-2839886
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $86,500
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $28,833
Median grant: $31,500
Total assets: $392,682
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who James P Previti Charitable Fund funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James P Previti Charitable Fund's 3 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How James P Previti Charitable Fund gives

In 2024 it paid out 388% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$393K

-14.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$87K

+73.0% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-42.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James P Previti Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James P Previti Charitable Fund

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $87K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California

Cities

Santa AnaCosta MesaSan Bernardino

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$392,682	$460,119	—
Revenue	$35,447	$510,144	$10,890
Expenses	$102,740	$50,025	$10,890
Qualifying Distributions	$86,500	$50,000	—
Net Investment Income	$3,067	$10,144	—
Distributable Amount	$22,302	$13,314	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Big Brothers Big Sisters ($50,000), Segerstrom Center for the Arts ($31,500), The Seba Charity Fund ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Santa Ana, CA	COMMUNITY OUTREACH	$50,000
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS Costa Mesa, CA	EDUCATION	$31,500
THE SEBA CHARITY FUND San Bernardino, CA	COMMUNITY OUTREACH	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James P Previti	Director, President, Sec. & Treas	0.25	—
Michele Previti	Director	0.25	—
Annamarie Previti	Secretary	0.25	—
Roberta Kathryn Previti	Director	0.25	—
Helene Previti	Director	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James P Previti Charitable Fund?

James P Previti Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlsbad, CA. It holds $393K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is James P Previti Charitable Fund?

As of 2024, James P Previti Charitable Fund holds $393K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $87K in 2024.

Where does James P Previti Charitable Fund operate?

James P Previti Charitable Fund has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does James P Previti Charitable Fund award?

In 2024, James P Previti Charitable Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $87K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James P Previti Charitable Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James P Previti Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James P Previti Charitable Fund's EIN?

James P Previti Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2839886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.