Linda Vista Foundation
The Linda Vista Foundation is a private foundation based in Solana Beach, California. It provides grants and, on occasion, low-interest loans or recoverable grants to help people in need help themselves, with an emphasis on sustainable projects.
Linda Vista Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,846,092
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $216,765
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $179,623
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $378,920
- -17.8% vs 2024
- 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 Linda Vista 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.
- Review Cycle
- The website said a call for proposals was to be published in January 2026. That date has passed; no later deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- The website said a call for proposals was to be published in January 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 991 Lomas Santa Fe Dr C-405, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (805) 245-1498
Website: https://lindavistafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda Vista Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes the foundation’s work as primarily in Mexico, Central America, and California’s Central Coast. Its grants page names Mexico, Colombia, and Guatemala as locations for projects, while its about page specifies Central America, Mexico, and Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties in California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Linda Vista Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2023) to $266K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reina Madre | HEALTH | $53,000 |
| Maia Denver, CO | Education | $15,000 |
| Friends of Suenos Philadelphia, PA | Education Project | $15,000 |
| Amigos Del Lago Delney Beach, FL | Community Development | $15,000 |
| Cooperative for Education Cincinnati, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| Faith in Practice Houston, TX | Health Project | $10,000 |
| Amextra | Education | $10,000 |
| El Directorio Bow, WA | Education | $7,500 |
| Asociacion Pozos Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $6,530 |
| ASJ Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,846,092 | $216,765 | $378,920 | — | — | — | $179,623 | $181,034 |
| 2024 | $3,842,641 | $738,854 | $460,856 | — | — | $174,607 | $599,215 | $138,488 |
| 2023 | $3,551,025 | $1,801,198 | $463,777 | $161,030 | 14 | $161,030 | $1,788,746 | $157,838 |
| 2022 | $3,391,138 | $74,649 | $633,943 | $265,884 | 18 | $465,884 | $60,059 | $203,471 |
| 2021 | $3,200,805 | $5,847,553 | $372,500 | $177,865 | 10 | $177,865 | $449,325 | $140,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Vista Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181K 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 says its mission is to improve quality of life by providing grants and loans to help “the poorest of the poor help themselves.” Guided by Christian principles, it favors sustainable change and local participation over relief efforts.
It funds organizations working on projects in its stated focus areas. Examples of supported organizations include MAIA, which says it works to develop empowered leaders and break cycles of poverty; Friends of Suenos, which supports an organization serving marginalized children in Antigua, Guatemala; Faith in Practice, which says it provides medical services and health education in Guatemala; and Cooperative for Education, which says it provides educational and charitable services to financially stressed communities and institutions and educates North Americans about Guatemala.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported making 14 grants totaling $161,030. Four reported awards were $10,000–$15,000: $15,000 to MAIA, $15,000 to Friends of Suenos, $10,000 to Faith in Practice, and $10,000 to Cooperative for Education. The filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025.
The foundation says it sometimes provides low-interest loans or recoverable grants to partner organizations that have demonstrated repayment ability and no longer need grants to sustain ongoing operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart Gildred as president, Wallace Gallaway as treasurer, and Stephen Gildred as secretary.
Linda Vista Foundation is led by Stuart Gildred, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart Gildred
President
On filings since 2021
33 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $77K (2025)
Stephen Gildred
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Wallace Gallaway
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (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 $77K, to Stuart Gildred (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linda Vista Foundation
How large is Linda Vista Foundation?
Linda Vista Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What does Linda Vista Foundation fund?
The foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life by providing grants and loans to help “the poorest of the poor help themselves.” Guided by Christian principles, it favors sustainable change and local participation over relief efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda Vista Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Linda Vista Foundation make grants?
The website describes the foundation’s work as primarily in Mexico, Central America, and California’s Central Coast. Its grants page names Mexico, Colombia, and Guatemala as locations for projects, while its about page specifies Central America, Mexico, and Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties in California.
How much is Linda Vista Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Linda Vista Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Linda Vista Foundation's EIN?
Linda Vista Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1460336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Linda Vista 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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