Pacific Charitable Foundation
Pacific Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activities including Biblical financial stewardship guidance, selecting charities and ministries for support, and a Summer Bible Reading Challenge for youth and young adults.
Pacific Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Charitable Foundation gave $8K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $442.105), mostly in California. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,400
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +171.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $442
- -53.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $164,997
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pacific Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4550 Kearny Villa Road Apt 212, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 268-8701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pacific Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heads Up Youth Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 32% to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to North Carolina (2%), Hawaii (1%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pacific Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $457; repeat grants $433. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heads Up Youth Foundation Studio City, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| National Association of Misic Angel Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Montebello Plymouth Congregational Montebello, CA | Youth Ministry | $500 |
| East West Christian Outreach San Diego, CA | General Support | $500 |
| Union of Pan Asian Communities San Diego, CA | General Support | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | General Support | $300 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Internationa Dallas, TX | General Support | $200 |
| San Francisco Bible Church San Francisco, CA | General Support | $200 |
| Staff of Hope Durham, NC | General Support | $200 |
| New Hope Christian Fellowship Honolulu, HI | General Support | $100 |
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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 | $164,997 | $16,927 | $8,856 | $8,400 | 19 | $8,856 | $15,971 | $10,633 |
| 2023 | $156,929 | $6,772 | $6,813 | $6,650 | 7 | $6,650 | $6,772 | $10,463 |
| 2022 | $156,970 | $9,903 | $16,983 | $16,600 | 23 | $16,600 | $9,903 | $11,048 |
| 2021 | $164,050 | $25,930 | $5,356 | $5,150 | 21 | $5,356 | $25,724 | $10,081 |
| 2020 | $143,476 | $14,842 | $10,164 | $10,000 | 22 | — | $14,842 | $9,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pacific Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as providing Biblical financial stewardship guidance to individuals, churches, and charitable organizations; reviewing and selecting qualifying charities and ministries for financial support; and engaging youth and young adults in a Summer Bible Reading Challenge.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches and ministries, youth programs, and community, humanitarian, and animal-welfare organizations. For example, Union of Pan Asian Communities says its mission is to improve the general well-being and education of Asian, Pacific Islander, and other ethnic communities in San Diego County. San Diego Rescue Mission says it addresses the needs of people experiencing homelessness through a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $8,400 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $100. Notable awards included $2,500 each to Heads Up Youth Foundation and National Association of Misic Angel; $500 each to Montebello Plymouth Congregational, East West Christian Outreach, and Union of Pan Asian Communities; and $300 to San Diego Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Milton Low as president, Lynn Low as secretary, Sheryl Sherman as treasurer, and Jerry Lee as director.
Pacific Charitable Foundation is led by Milton Low, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Milton Low
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Lee
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Sherman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Low
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Pacific Charitable Foundation
How much does Pacific Charitable Foundation give each year?
Pacific Charitable Foundation gave $8K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 7 grants.
What is Pacific Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Pacific Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $442, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pacific Charitable Foundation that year got $457 on average.
Where does Pacific Charitable Foundation give grants?
Pacific Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Pacific Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Pacific Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pacific Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Pacific Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heads Up Youth Foundation ($2,500), National Association of Misic Angel ($2,500) and Montebello Plymouth Congregational ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pacific Charitable Foundation?
Pacific Charitable Foundation reported $165K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 Pacific Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as providing Biblical financial stewardship guidance to individuals, churches, and charitable organizations; reviewing and selecting qualifying charities and ministries for financial support; and engaging youth and young adults in a Summer Bible Reading Challenge. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pacific Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Pacific Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0451216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pacific Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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