Grants to churches in Southern California
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$194K
-38.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-29.7% YoY
About Spirit Level Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Spirit Level Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $412K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,969,895 | $2,644,150 | $2,490,896 |
| Revenue | $612,200 | $257,553 | $497,265 |
| Expenses | $222,983 | $346,570 | $326,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $412,200 | $182,553 | $397,265 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include UU Fellowship Of San Dieguito ($50,500), Orange Coast UU Church ($50,000), First UU Church of San Diego ($37,415).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chalice UU Congregation ESCONDIDO, CA | ESSENTIAL AND VOTE SUPPORT | $9,772 |
| Chalice UU Fellowship NEWBURY PARK, CA | ESSENTIAL AND VOTE SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| First UU Church of San Diego SAN DIEGO, CA | ESSENTIAL & INTERN MINISTER NEED | $37,415 |
| Orange Coast UU Church COSTA MESA, CA | funding for new sactuary | $50,000 |
| UU Church Of Long Beach LONG BEACH, CA | Sanctuary Tech Upgrades | $6,500 |
| UU Comm Church Of Sta Monica SANTA MONICA, CA | RE Programs & Specialist | $32,275 |
| UU Fellowship Of San Dieguito SOLANA BEACH, CA | Parking lot emergency turn-around | $50,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN GARRETT | Secretary | 1 | $7,175 |
| M SUZANNE HESS | Director | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE E HESS | President | 1 | — |
| REV JUSTINE SULLIVAN | Director | 1 | — |
| JULIE FOREST | Director | 1 | — |
| LISA SHAFFER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| SUSAN LEWALLEN | Director | 1 | — |
| MINDY HOCHGESANG | Director | 1 | — |
| LAURA BALL | Director | 1 | — |
| PAUL COURTRIGHT | Vice President | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirit Level Foundation?
Spirit Level Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Spirit Level Foundation?
As of 2024, Spirit Level Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $612K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $194K in 2024.
Where does Spirit Level Foundation operate?
Spirit Level Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Spirit Level Foundation award?
In 2024, Spirit Level Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $194K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spirit Level Foundation's EIN?
Spirit Level Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0798749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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