James P Previti Charitable Fund
The James P Previti Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Carlsbad, California. In filing year 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $495,800 to charitable organizations in California and Nevada.
James P Previti Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: James P Previti Charitable Fund gave $496K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,800
- +473.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,317
- +43.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $915,474
- +133.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James P Previti Charitable Fund
- 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: 5780 Fleet Street Suite 225, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4706
Phone: (760) 929-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James P Previti Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA Oc ($121K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 12% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James P Previti Charitable Fund gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $496K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Oc Orange, CA | Community Outreach | $120,800 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| USD Burnham-Moores Center San Diego, CA | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| The Children's Cabinet Reno, NV | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Santa Ana, CA | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation San Diego, CA | Community Outreach | $50,000 |
| Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center Sacramento, CA | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| New Haven Youth and Family Services Vista, CA | Community Outreach | $20,000 |
| Children's Crisis Center of Stanislaus CO Modesto, CA | Community Outreach | $15,000 |
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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 | $915,474 | $1,039,865 | $517,030 | $495,800 | 12 | $495,800 | — | $29,573 |
| 2024 | $392,682 | $35,447 | $102,740 | $86,500 | 3 | $86,500 | $3,067 | $22,302 |
| 2023 | $460,119 | $510,144 | $50,025 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $10,144 | $13,314 |
| 2022 | — | $10,890 | $10,890 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James P Previti Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $30K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans community outreach, services for children and families, health, and education. For example, The Children’s Cabinet says its mission is to keep children safe and families together by addressing unmet needs through cooperation between private-sector and public agencies in Nevada. New Haven Youth and Family Services says it provides mental health services, residential treatment, special education, vocational training, and clinical intervention to troubled adolescents. Antelope Valley College Foundation says it raises resources and builds partnerships in support of education at Antelope Valley College.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 12 grants totaling $495,800. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $120,800, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $120,800 to CASA OC and $50,000 each to Eisenhower Health Foundation, USD Burnham-Moores Center, The Children’s Cabinet, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Scripps Health Foundation. Other grants included $25,000 to Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center, $20,000 to New Haven Youth and Family Services, $15,000 to Children’s Crisis Center of Stanislaus County, $10,000 to Kids Foundation, and $5,000 to Antelope Valley College Foundation. The filing lists the grant purposes as community outreach, except for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts award, whose purpose is listed as education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P Previti as director, president, secretary, and treasurer; Michele Previti as director; Annamarie Previti as secretary; and Roberta Kathryn Previti and Helene Previti as directors.
James P Previti Charitable Fund is led by James P. Previti, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P. Previti
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Previti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Kathryn Previti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene Previti
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annamarie Previti
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 James P Previti Charitable Fund
How much does James P Previti Charitable Fund give each year?
James P Previti Charitable Fund gave $496K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 3 grants.
What is James P Previti Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
James P Previti Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,317, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James P Previti Charitable Fund give grants?
James P Previti Charitable Fund gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does James P Previti Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on James P Previti Charitable Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (11 grants).
Who are James P Previti Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
James P Previti Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include CASA Oc ($120,800), Eisenhower Health Foundation ($50,000) and USD Burnham-Moores Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James P Previti Charitable Fund?
James P Previti Charitable Fund reported $915K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $496K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James P Previti Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans community outreach, services for children and families, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James P Previti Charitable Fund?
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 ↑
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 2022–2025.
Does James P Previti Charitable Fund 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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