LB Charitable Foundation
LB Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations working in areas including human and health services, homelessness, cancer research, veterans, religious causes, animal welfare, rehabilitation, trafficking, and support for victims of crime and calamities.
LB Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: LB Charitable Foundation gave $3.1M across 123 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,069,000
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 123
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,951
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $50,660,022
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (73 of 108, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (56% 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 LB Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says grant applications are available online. Applicants should submit an application with a W-9, nonprofit determination letter, annual report, a specific project or program budget, and Form 990 or an annual audit. The filing identifies an individual recipient as the contact for applications and says there are no general restrictions or limitations on awards at this time.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Marietta Pugal
Mailing address: 2434 Auto Parkway 104, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: (760) 557-0088
Email: grants@lbcharitablefoundation.org
Website: https://lbcharitablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from LB Charitable Foundation
Who LB Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wipe Out Kids Cancer ($100K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
434 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 366 grants of 434 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, California received 56% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 13%, Texas at 7%, and Florida and Arizona at 3% each. The listed grants also include recipients in Hawaii and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is LB Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 73 of 108 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 123 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wipe Out Kids Cancer Dallas, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| New Life for Youth Inc Richmond, VA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Love of Christ Fellowship San Diego, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Collective Ministries Inc Escondido, CA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Lanai Kinaole Inc Lanai City, HI | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House San Diego, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| JIR Foundation Burbank, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Give Mentor South Pasadena, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Give Mentor Love Sponsorship South Pasadena, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Program Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $50,660,022 | $3,123,144 | $4,843,976 | $3,069,000 | 123 | $3,908,574 | $2,847,948 | $2,554,411 |
| 2024 | $52,476,071 | $3,585,025 | $4,620,509 | $2,759,469 | 114 | $3,982,790 | $3,324,372 | $2,441,519 |
| 2023 | $50,416,848 | $172,287 | $3,745,425 | $1,910,000 | 77 | $2,616,142 | $861,905 | $2,399,862 |
| 2022 | $49,379,879 | $1,542,502 | $3,101,308 | $1,448,000 | 64 | $1,949,166 | $1,247,791 | $2,833,281 |
| 2021 | $60,671,813 | $4,212,742 | $3,233,670 | $1,592,560 | 56 | — | $3,943,556 | $2,699,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LB Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations, including human and health services, homeless shelters, military veterans, religious causes, humane societies, organizations addressing sex and human trafficking, and victims of crimes and calamities. Its stated charitable purposes also include supporting organizations that benefit people experiencing homelessness, animal shelters, cancer research, disabled veterans, drug rehabilitation clinics, and victims of gun violence.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. New Life for Youth describes its work as faith-based outreach and residential recovery programs for young people and families affected by addiction. Wipe Out Kids Cancer says it supports children with cancer and their families and funds pediatric cancer research. East County Transitional Living Center describes its mission as providing transitional living and restoring lives. Blissful Seeds says it creates employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for adults with autism and other disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 123 grants totaling $3,069,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 each to Wipe Out Kids Cancer in Dallas, Texas; New Life for Youth in Richmond, Virginia; and Love of Christ Fellowship in San Diego, California. Other listed awards included $75,000 to Collective Ministries and $50,000 each to Lanai Kinaole, Ronald McDonald House, JIR Foundation, Give Mentor, Give Mentor Love Sponsorship, Samaritan’s Purse, Calvary Chapel Managua, and Thrive in Joy. The listed grants were designated for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marietta Pugal as board chair, president, and CEO; Abdon Pugal as board member, vice president, and CFO; Jessie Mendoza as board member and vice president of partnerships; and Nestor Mendoza as board member and governance chair. It also lists Milagros Pangilinan, Karen Taguinod, Narcissa Gray, Corina Taguinod, Romarico Mendoza, and Kenneth Taguinod as board members.
The foundation’s team page lists Loida Barga Mendoza and Francisca O. Mendoza as grants managers.
LB Charitable Foundation is led by Marietta Pugal, Board Chair, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marietta Pugal
Board Chair, President & CEO
President & CFO → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → Board Chair, President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $176K (2025)
Nestor Mendoza
Board Member Governance Chair
Board Member → Board Member Governance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Abdon Pugal
Board Member, Vice President & CFO
Vice President of Operations → Vice President & CFO, 2023
Vice President & CFO → Board Member, Vice President & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$84K (2021) → $149K (2025)
Corina Taguinod
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Jessie Mendoza
Board Member & Vice President Partnerships
Board Member → Board Member & Vice President Partnerships, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$97K (2021) → $125K (2025)
Karen Taguinod
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$96K (2021) → $46K (2025)
Kenneth Taguinod
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Kristian Taguinod
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Millagros Pangilinan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Narcissa Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Romarico Mendoza
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Francisca Mendoza (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Loida Mendoza (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $176K, to Marietta Pugal (Board Chair/President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about LB Charitable Foundation
How much does LB Charitable Foundation give each year?
LB Charitable Foundation gave $3.1M across 123 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 114 grants.
What is LB Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
LB Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,951, across 123 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LB Charitable Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does LB Charitable Foundation give grants?
LB Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (24 grants), Escondido, CA (4 grants), Chula Vista, CA (4 grants) and Carlsbad, CA (3 grants).
Does LB Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 123 grants with a stated purpose on LB Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (111 grants) and "Support to an Individual" (11 grants).
Who are LB Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
LB Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wipe Out Kids Cancer ($100,000), New Life for Youth Inc ($100,000) and Love of Christ Fellowship ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LB Charitable Foundation?
LB Charitable Foundation reported $50.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LB Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations, including human and health services, homeless shelters, military veterans, religious causes, humane societies, organizations addressing sex and human trafficking, and victims of crimes and calamities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LB Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says grant applications are available online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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