LLS Foundation
LLS Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2024 filing says the board made charitable contributions to 13 charities, which it selected as appropriate; the foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
LLS Foundation at a glance
In short: LLS Foundation gave $250K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $19,231
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,437,735
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LLS 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 1458, Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: (425) 250-0051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LLS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rangeland Foundation ($43K). Together the top 10 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states: California accounted for 32%, New York 26%, Washington 17%, Oregon 12%, and Louisiana 10%. These reported shares do not account for all grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How LLS Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Foundation Bellevue, WA | Donation | $42,500 |
| Synaptic Institute Santa Cruz, CA | Community Leaders Resiliency Fund | $30,000 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund Portland, OR | Donation | $30,000 |
| LSU Health Foundation - Anti-Inflammation Research New Orleans, LA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Women Make Movies New York, NY | How to Die Funding | $20,000 |
| Indigenous Artists & Coca Assessment Santa Rosa, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Fireside Project Inc San Francisco, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Love Serve Remember Ojai, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| N1 Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,437,735 | $450,489 | $366,793 | $250,000 | 13 | $263,736 | $351,715 | $499,884 |
| 2023 | $7,354,039 | $98,634 | $39,352 | — | — | — | $87,171 | $246,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LLS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $500K for 2024 — 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 does not state a mission in the available filing information. It says its charitable activity is to support other qualified charities deemed appropriate by its board of trustees.
Its grantees describe a range of work. Women Make Movies says it supports the production, promotion, distribution, and exhibition of independent films and videos by and about women. Fireside Project says its mission is to help people minimize the risks of psychedelic experiences. White Columns says it supports emerging and under-represented visual artists through exhibitions, an artists registry, and public programs. Urban Indigenous Collective says it works to include urban Native people and promote cultural humility in health and wellness services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $250,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $42,500, with a median of $15,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $42,500 to Rangeland Foundation; $30,000 each to Synaptic Institute and Healing Advocacy Fund; $25,000 to LSU Health Foundation – Anti-Inflammation Research; and $20,000 each to Women Make Movies and Indigenous Artists & COCA Assessment. Other listed recipients included Fireside Project ($15,000), Love Serve Remember ($15,000), Pioneer Works Art ($15,000), N1 ($10,000), Urban Indigenous Collective ($10,000), and White Columns ($10,000). Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement also reported receiving $7,500 from the foundation in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Swift as president, Don Carlin as treasurer, Calli Moore as secretary, and Adam Aquino as vice president.
LLS Foundation is led by Laura Swift, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Swift
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Carlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Aquino
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calli Moore
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LLS Foundation
How much does LLS Foundation give each year?
LLS Foundation gave $250K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is LLS Foundation's typical grant size?
LLS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,231, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LLS Foundation give grants?
LLS Foundation's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Washington (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does LLS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on LLS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are LLS Foundation's largest grantees?
LLS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rangeland Foundation ($42,500), Synaptic Institute ($30,000) and Healing Advocacy Fund ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LLS Foundation?
LLS Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $500K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does LLS Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. It says its charitable activity is to support other qualified charities deemed appropriate by its board of trustees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LLS 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 LLS Foundation's EIN?
LLS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2780125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does LLS 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). LLS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lls-foundation-morg_cf975771da144d13a41cb6d19317bbdb
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