La Jolla Childrens Foundation
La Jolla Childrens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Solana Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $13K.
La Jolla Childrens Foundation at a glance
In short: La Jolla Childrens Foundation gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,775
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,194
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $243,580
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who La Jolla Childrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vision of Children Foundation ($4K). Together the top 4 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How La Jolla Childrens Foundation gives
- Giving grew 445% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $15K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision of Children Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operations | $4,275 |
| Doors of Change Cardiff by the Sea, CA | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Positive Movement Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operations | $2,000 |
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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 | $243,580 | $10,671 | $12,965 | $12,775 | 4 | $12,775 | — | — |
| 2024 | $250,874 | $9,243 | $15,147 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,075 | $9,013 | $11,540 |
| 2023 | $251,778 | $115,204 | $27 | — | — | $25 | $5,177 | $11,193 |
| 2022 | $136,601 | $25,169 | $2,370 | $2,345 | 1 | $2,370 | $123 | $5,658 |
| 2021 | $113,802 | $57 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $57 | $5,652 |
| 2020 | $114,745 | — | $10 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Jolla Childrens Foundation is led by Marc Chase, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Chase
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristina Chase
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jack Runke
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
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 La Jolla Childrens Foundation
How much does La Jolla Childrens Foundation give each year?
La Jolla Childrens Foundation gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is La Jolla Childrens Foundation's typical grant size?
La Jolla Childrens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,194, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does La Jolla Childrens Foundation give grants?
La Jolla Childrens Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does La Jolla Childrens Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of La Jolla Childrens Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is La Jolla Childrens Foundation?
La Jolla Childrens Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is La Jolla Childrens Foundation's EIN?
La Jolla Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0729725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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