Laba Foundation
Laba Foundation is a private foundation based in Kamas, Utah. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Laba Foundation at a glance
In short: Laba Foundation gave $20K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $594.667), top state California. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,624
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $595
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $181,758
- -9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laba Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1029, Kamas, UT 84036
Phone: (858) 232-9899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laba Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridleuphop ($1K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest recipient-state shares were California (19%), Virginia (15%), Texas (9%), Utah (9%), and Georgia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laba Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $253; repeat grants $642. How we count
Medians: $179 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridleuphop Alpine, UT | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,349 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,200 |
| St Josephs Indian School Chaimberlain, SD | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,200 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,200 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,200 |
| Samraitans Purse Boone, NC | Assist in Its Stated Mission | $1,200 |
| Media Research Center Reston, VA | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $1,100 |
| TPP Foundation Woodstock, GA | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $975 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $650 |
| Atlas Society Kingwood, TX | Assist in Its Stated Mission. | $600 |
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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 | $181,758 | $30,940 | $37,036 | $19,624 | 33 | $20,668 | — | $20,183 |
| 2024 | $199,700 | $25,400 | $34,431 | $19,022 | 33 | $20,495 | — | $16,161 |
| 2023 | $206,092 | $23,485 | $28,913 | $14,783 | 35 | $15,377 | — | $17,371 |
| 2022 | $211,224 | $25,800 | $29,914 | $16,316 | 38 | $16,855 | $2,241 | $16,455 |
| 2021 | $213,125 | $22,800 | $28,070 | $14,013 | 29 | $14,686 | $1,916 | $15,293 |
| 2020 | $220,692 | $31,225 | $35,612 | $13,818 | 34 | — | — | $12,346 |
| 2019 | $224,179 | $17,019 | $25,077 | $1,921 | 20 | — | — | $12,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laba Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Turning Point USA describes its work as empowering civic and cultural engagement through education; Media Research Center says it documents and combats what it describes as falsehoods and censorship in media and technology; and Live Action says it uses educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting to advocate for preborn children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $19,624. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,349, with a median of $600. Among the largest grants were $1,349 to Bridle Up Hope and $1,200 each to Prager University, St. Joseph’s Indian School, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Turning Point USA, and Samaritan’s Purse. The stated purpose for these grants was to assist each organization in its stated mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip D’Agostini and Deborah D’Agostini as directors.
Laba Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah D'agostini
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$75 (2020) → $300 (2025)
Philip D'agostini
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$75 (2020) → $300 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300, to Philip D'Agostini (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laba Foundation
How much does Laba Foundation give each year?
Laba Foundation gave $20K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 33 grants.
What is Laba Foundation's typical grant size?
Laba Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $595, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laba Foundation that year got $253 on average.
Where does Laba Foundation give grants?
Laba Foundation's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Laba Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Laba Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist in Its Stated Mission." (31 grants).
Who are Laba Foundation's largest grantees?
Laba Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bridleuphop ($1,349), Prager University ($1,200) and St Josephs Indian School ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laba Foundation?
Laba Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laba Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laba Foundation?
The foundation 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 Laba Foundation's EIN?
Laba Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0707257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Laba Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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