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Lb Charitable Foundation

ESCONDIDO, CA EIN: 84-3123162 Website

LB Charitable Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Escondido, California. Founded in 2020, the foundation operates as a family-led organization focused on philanthropy and social well-being initiatives serving the public interest and common good.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$52.5M

+4.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.8M

+44.5% YoY

Grant Count

114

+48.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-2.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lb Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

LBCF is a family-led foundation whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being through educational, religious, or other activities serving the public interest or common good. The foundation creates access to opportunity for people and communities.

Primary funding areas include:

  • Assistance for cancer patients and cancer research
  • Support for homeless populations
  • Veterans services, particularly disabled veterans
  • Disaster relief and victims of disasters
  • Christian ministries and churches
  • Local food banks
  • Humane societies and animal shelters
  • Drug rehabilitation clinics
  • Victims of sex and human trafficking
  • Victims of gang and gun violence
  • Individuals with substance abuse issues

Grantmaking

Application deadline information references federal guidelines but specific details are not publicly available.

Grant Range

$500 to $100,000

Average Grant

award: $25,000

Review Cycle

information references federal guidelines but specific details are not publicly available.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with emphasis on San Diego and Escondido areas.

Geographic distribution:

  • California, Virginia, and Hawaii account for 77% of all grants
  • Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states total
  • Primary funding concentration in California

Grant Distribution by State

23states
+15 more states

Cities

Allisa ViejoAmeliaArlingtonAshevilleBartlettBooneBozemanBristolBurbankCarlsbadChattanoogaChesterChicagoChula VistaChula VistsColonial HeightsDaly CityDanvilleDecaturDenver

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

  • Total assets: $52,476,071
  • Total revenue: $3,585,025
  • Annual income: $29.6 million
  • Total expenses: $4,620,509

Historical Financial Data:

  • Tax records available from 2021 to 2023
  • Total giving reported: $2,759,469
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$52,476,071$50,416,848$49,379,879
Revenue$3,585,025$172,287$1,542,502
Expenses$4,620,509$3,745,425$3,101,308
Qualifying Distributions$3,982,790$2,616,142$1,949,166
Net Investment Income$3,324,372$861,905$1,247,791
Distributable Amount$2,441,519$2,399,862$2,833,281

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$690K$1M$2M$3M56 grants202164 grants202277 grants2023114 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ARIS ELIJAH PUGAL FOUNDA…$100KTHE VESSEL CHURCH$100KGIVE MENTOR LOVE$100KHILO CHURCH OF GOD$100KCOLLECTIVE CHURCH$75KLOVE OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP$75KCHARIS PROJECT$60KDCU HOPE CENTER$50KMISSION SAN LUIS REY CHU…$50KJOY TO KIDS$50K

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

153<$50K35$50–100K12$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Lb Charitable Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aris Elijah Pugal Foundation ($100,000), The Vessel Church ($100,000), Give Mentor Love ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ARIS ELIJAH PUGAL FOUNDATION ESCONDIDO, CAPARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS TO MEET NEEDS OF COMMUNITY$100,000
DCU HOPE CENTER ST PETERSBURG, VATO ELIMINATE HUNGER ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. TO OFFER UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND CLOTHING$50,000
CHARIS PROJECT ESCONDIDO, CAPROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO EQUIP WEAK AND DESPERATE FAMILIES WITH THE WISDOM AND COURAGE THEY NEED TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN$60,000
BRADY CENTER WASHINGTON, DCFUNDING TO SUPPORT BRADY CENTER'S MISSION TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN THE US$10,000
FRIENDS INVOLVED IN DOG OUTREACH OREGON CITY, ORFUNDING WILL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO HELP PEOPLE AND THEIR PET COMPANIONS STAY TOGETHER$25,000
SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH FOUNDATION SAN MATEO, CATO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO 30 PATIENTS/FAMILIES IN NEED. FUNDING WITH ALSO INCENTIVIZE OTHER FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM$15,000
JERRY AMBROSE VETERAN COUNCIL KINGMAN, AZFUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES$35,000
KING'S DAUGHTERS MINISTRY STANLEY, NCFUNDING TO PROVIDE SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EMOTIONAL HEALING AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO HURTING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN$10,000
COLLECTIVE CHURCH CARLSBAD, CAFUNDING FOR CHURCH FACILITY, MINISTRY MATERIALS & STAFF$75,000
COLONIAL HEIGHT FOOD PANTRY COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VAFUNDING TO PROVIDE GOOD AND HEALTHY FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: Laarni Bibal

Governance: The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees

Additional Leadership Mentioned: Marietta Pugal (listed as Principal Officer in one source)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

MARIETTA PUGALPresident & CEO$120KJESSIE MENDOZABOARD MEMBER$97KKENNETH TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER$88KABDON PUGALVP & CFO$88KKAREN TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER$88KNARCISSA GRAYBOARD MEMBER$79KCORINA TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER$79KKRISTIAN TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER$79KNESTOR MENDOZABOARD MEMBER$62KROMARICO MENDOZABOARD MEMBER$61KMILAGROS PANGILINANBOARD MEMBER$58K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MILAGROS PANGILINANBOARD MEMBER5$58,240
MARIETTA PUGALPresident & CEO35$120,000
ABDON PUGALVP & CFO35$87,977
KAREN TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER5$87,977
NARCISSA GRAYBOARD MEMBER5$79,172
CORINA TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER5$78,869
JESSIE MENDOZABOARD MEMBER30$96,722
NESTOR MENDOZABOARD MEMBER5$61,824
ROMARICO MENDOZABOARD MEMBER5$60,704
KENNETH TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER5$88,316
KRISTIAN TAGUINODBOARD MEMBER5$78,869

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2024-2025, with recent grant announcements including:

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $985,000 in Grants
2025

March 2025: Grant to Kaleidoscope Comprehensive Care for healthcare services in Las Vegas

2025

March 2025: Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Vista for youth development programs

2024

2024: Grants to Vessel Church, Aris Elijah Pugal Foundation, and Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $985,000 in Grants

The foundation maintains an active website and regularly announces grant recipients and their missions to the public.

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $985,000 in Grants

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lb Charitable Foundation fund?

LBCF is a family-led foundation whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being through educational, religious, or other activities serving the public interest or common good. The foundation creates access to opportunity for people and communities. **Primary funding areas include:** • Assistance for cancer patients and cancer research • Support for homeless populations • Veterans services, particularly disabled veterans • Disaster relief and victims of disasters • Christian mini…

How do I apply for a grant from Lb Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 197 grants totaling $5 million (as of available records) • Grant range: $500 to $100,000 • Average grant award: $25,000 • Median grant: $20,000 • Unique organizations supported: 166 **Annual Distribution:** • Annual giving ranges from $1.4 million to $1.9 million (2021-2023) • 2024 total expenses: $4,620,509 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Vessel Church: $100,000 (2024) - to further church's efforts to worship, teach and preach the Gospel to Filipino and ot…

Where does Lb Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, with emphasis on San Diego and Escondido areas. **Geographic distribution:** • California, Virginia, and Hawaii account for 77% of all grants • Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states total • Primary funding concentration in California

What size grants does Lb Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Lb Charitable Foundation awarded 114 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lb Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lb Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lb Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Lb Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3123162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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