On Shore Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 95-4100318

On Shore Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $204K. Net investment income was $70K.

On Shore Foundation at a glance

In short: On Shore Foundation gave $204K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $204K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$204,250
+2.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$204,250
+2.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$204,250
Total assets
$4,628,170
+3.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who On Shore Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

SalisburySanta Rosa BeachDolan Springs

How On Shore Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 99% 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

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2022) to $528K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $204K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached Statement Santa Rosa Beach, FLAnimal Rescue and Rehabilitation$204,250
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$4,628,170$115,414$265,175$204,2501$219,182$70,191$221,404
2023$4,473,682$67,140$258,406$200,2501$215,487$64,579$207,661
2022$4,214,303$120,807$251,683$189,8381$206,168$76,578$217,055
2021$5,272,767$171,159$260,008$194,8961$208,899$121,392$249,179
2020$5,048,975$154,675$669,425$528,3751—$79,516$232,766

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, On Shore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

On Shore Foundation is led by Amy Luster Mueller, President Chair of Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Amy Luster Mueller

    President Chair of Board

    Secretary → President Chair of Board, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward Mueller

    Secretary Chief Financial Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Elizabeth Luster (2020–2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 On Shore Foundation

How much does On Shore Foundation give each year?

On Shore Foundation gave $204K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.

How large is On Shore Foundation?

On Shore Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (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.

Where does On Shore Foundation operate?

On Shore Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Maryland.

What is On Shore Foundation's EIN?

On Shore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4100318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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