Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is a public charity based in an individual recipient, California. Its stated mission is to support Native Americans, preserve tribal culture and heritage, and support tribal and community charitable and educational programs.
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians at a glance
In short: Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians gave $389K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $388,590
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,946
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $579,915
- +15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 487, San Jacinto, CA 92581
Phone: (951) 654-2765
Website: https://sobobafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation ($32K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $149K (2020) to $389K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation Hemet, CA | The weekend 2024 sponsorship, donations sponsorship, 2024 soboba charity golf tournament beneficiary | $32,000 |
| Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, CA | 9th annual richard m. Milanovich legacy hike & 14th annual golf - two teams | $26,500 |
| Morongo Casino Cabazon, CA | 2024 Platinum Package- Golf Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Highland, CA | 24TH Annual Golf Tournament Sponsorship | $22,000 |
| Soboba Band of Luise San Jacinto, CA | Earth day t-shirt sponsorship, 2024 fiesta sponsorship-t-shirts, donations sponsorship | $21,089 |
| Hemet San Jacinto Chamber Hemet, CA | 1st annual pickleball tournament sponsorship, circle of influence membership sponsorship, 2024 installation & award gala sponsorship, & donations - charitable | $20,000 |
| Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation Santa Ynez, CA | 2024 Chumash Charity Golf Classic | $16,000 |
| California Tribal Business Alliance Sacramento, CA | Donations - Charitable | $16,000 |
| Pechanga Resort Casino Temecula, CA | Charity Golf Tournament Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Sycuan El Cajon, CA | 2024 Sycuan Cup Sponsorship | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579,915 | $1,144,464 | $1,015,875 | $388,590 | 26 | $4,428 |
| 2023 | $502,925 | $852,770 | $983,536 | $371,349 | 25 | $2,316 |
| 2022 | $731,013 | $862,475 | $1,030,622 | $355,635 | 28 | $130 |
| 2021 | $854,581 | $647,192 | $762,857 | $193,997 | 19 | $1,325 |
| 2020 | $718,923 | $676,661 | $401,200 | $148,628 | 14 | $67 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to support and enhance the well-being of Native Americans, promote and preserve the culture and heritage of the Tribe and support tribal and community charitable and educational programs and activities.”
Its reported grants have supported programs including student-led efforts to create a compassionate, fear-free school climate; emergency food, housing, and utility assistance; and activities and equipment for children. Among its 2024 grantees, Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation describes its mission as sustaining youth recreation and outreach programs. Inter Tribal Sports says it unifies tribal youth and communities through athletics while supporting culture, leadership, and wellness. Voices for Children says it provides court-appointed special advocates for abused children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 26 grants totaling $388,590. Grant amounts ranged from $7,200 to $32,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest grant was $32,000 to Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation. Other large grants included $26,500 to Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, $25,000 to Morongo Casino, and $22,000 to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Other 2024 recipients included an individual recipient Chamber ($20,000), California Tribal Business Alliance ($16,000), and Native Youth Foundation ($12,000). Grant purposes listed in the filing include charitable donations and sponsorships for golf tournaments, other events, and organizational activities.
The filing also describes support for a an individual recipient Unified School District student program, emergency services provided through Community Pantry, and programs for young children at Another Better Chance and VIP Tots.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors: Dondi Silvas, president; Catherine Modesto, vice president; Andy Silvas, secretary; Julie Arrietta-Parcero, treasurer; and board members Daniel Valdez, Isaiah Vivanco, and Monica Herrera.
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is led by Dondi Silvas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dondi Silvas
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Modesto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Valdez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Vivanco
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Arrietta-Parcero
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Herrera
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Silvas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Bentiste (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Antonia Briones-Venegas (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Sally Moreno-Ortiz (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
How much does Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians give each year?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians gave $389K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $371K across 25 grants.
What is Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's typical grant size?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,946, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians that year got $12K on average.
Where does Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians give grants?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hemet, CA (5 grants), San Jacinto, CA (3 grants), Palm Springs, CA (2 grants) and Temecula, CA (2 grants).
Does Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Soboba Charity Golf Tournament Beneficiary" (9 grants).
Who are Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's largest grantees?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation ($32,000), Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ($26,500) and Morongo Casino ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians reported $580K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians fund?
The organization’s mission is “to support and enhance the well-being of Native Americans, promote and preserve the culture and heritage of the Tribe and support tribal and community charitable and educational programs and activities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sobobafoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's EIN?
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3656119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/soboba-band-of-luiseno-indians-morg_cd7b9c2a681c47da8565e26c0e74d642
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