Lewis A Kingsley Foundation
The Lewis A Kingsley Foundation is a private foundation based in Costa Mesa, California. In 2025, it reported 72 grants totaling $978,400, with many of its largest grants designated for scholarships at schools and universities.
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation at a glance
In short: Lewis A Kingsley Foundation gave $978K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $978,400
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,589
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,268,103
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (11 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (67% 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 Lewis A Kingsley Foundation
- 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: 893 Oak Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 278-6221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis A Kingsley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($135K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($105,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
460 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 449 grants of 460 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 67% of grant dollars and recipients in Utah received 27%. Recipients in Minnesota received 2%, while those in Maryland and Kentucky each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lewis A Kingsley Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 66 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 $935K (2023) to $981K (2024). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $978K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships | $135,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| BYU-Pathways Worldwide Provo, UT | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Marlborough School Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Louisville High School Woodland Hills, CA | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,268,103 | $1,565,569 | $1,398,933 | $978,400 | 72 | $1,088,734 | $1,094,804 | $953,991 |
| 2024 | $14,216,298 | $854,258 | $1,318,035 | $981,200 | 71 | $1,047,963 | $486,666 | $996,251 |
| 2023 | $14,203,935 | $-353,716 | $1,223,921 | $935,000 | 107 | $976,186 | $442,081 | $1,011,401 |
| 2022 | $15,762,704 | $2,557,112 | $1,233,565 | $960,000 | 104 | $997,848 | $2,517,148 | $1,009,939 |
| 2021 | $19,280,679 | $1,750,356 | $1,226,154 | $960,000 | 106 | — | $1,711,151 | $914,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis A Kingsley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $954K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, including universities, high schools, and other schools; the largest grants listed in the filing were for scholarships. Other recipients describe varied missions: Crete Academy says it serves students in grades TK–6 affected by homelessness and poverty, while the Blind Children’s Center says it provides inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. Haiti Healthcare Partners describes its work as charitable assistance to people in need in Haiti, including support for a healthcare facility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $978,400. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $135,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $135,000 to the University of Utah for scholarships; $60,000 to an individual recipient Mary’s University for scholarships; $50,000 each to Brigham Young University and the University of Southern California for scholarships; and $40,000 to BYU-Pathways Worldwide for scholarships.
Other 2025 grants included $35,000 to Marlborough School and $25,000 to Pepperdine University. Marlborough School describes itself as an independent college-preparatory school for young women. Pepperdine describes itself as a Christian university committed to academic excellence and Christian values.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David R Streiff as president, Marjorie Camusi as vice president, Cece Borchardt as secretary, and D Craig Streiff as director.
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation is led by David R Streiff, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R Streiff
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $23K (2025)
D Craig Streiff
Director
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Cece Borchardt
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Marjorie Camusi
Vice President
Officer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $23K (2025)
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 $23K, to David R Streiff (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis A Kingsley Foundation
How much does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation give each year?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation gave $978K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $981K across 71 grants.
What is Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's typical grant size?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,589, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis A Kingsley Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation give grants?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (9 grants), Costa Mesa, CA (6 grants) and Provo, UT (3 grants).
Does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (33 grants).
Who are Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's largest grantees?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Utah ($135,000), Brigham Young University ($50,000) and University of Southern California ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($105,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis A Kingsley Foundation?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $954K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lewis A Kingsley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, including universities, high schools, and other schools; the largest grants listed in the filing were for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis A Kingsley Foundation?
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 Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's EIN?
Lewis A Kingsley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6092364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Lewis A Kingsley 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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