The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynden, Washington. It supports nonprofit organizations worldwide whose needs fall within charitable, religious, and educational purposes and whose work reflects the founders’ stated moral and financial viewpoints.
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation at a glance
In short: The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation gave $1.4M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Washington. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,434,000
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,577
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $27,555,683
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation says organizations seeking funds send solicitation letters, which are reviewed. Letters of interest are researched and discussed with the board to determine whether funds should be given. The filing states that no formal application process has been set up. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A in the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A in the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Leilani Salinas
Mailing address: 7420 Westerfield Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
Phone: (360) 201-3666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($85K). Together the top 10 received $595K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 233 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its support as worldwide. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Washington (32%), Michigan (16%), North Carolina (15%), California (11%), and Arizona (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 52 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $525K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Provides physical and spiritual aid to hurting people around the world | $85,000 |
| Billy Graham Association Charlotte, NC | Support for evangelism and equipping the church to do the same | $80,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries Bellingham, WA | Support Ministry to the Homeless | $65,000 |
| Edchoice (Milton Friedman) Indianapolis, IN | Promoting Educational Choice | $60,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Support Evangelical Christian College | $55,000 |
| Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | The acton institute is a think tank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. | $50,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Alliance defending freedom is committed to transforming law and culture so true freedom can flourish. | $50,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission Seattle, WA | Support for Ministry to the Homeless | $50,000 |
| Christian Friends of Israel - USA Charlotte, NC | Evangelical Outreach & Support to Israel | $50,000 |
| Family Research Council Holland, MI | Research & Education Promoting and Supporting Families | $50,000 |
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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 | $27,555,683 | $2,234,623 | $1,478,547 | $1,434,000 | 52 | $1,446,568 | $2,208,644 | $1,342,360 |
| 2023 | $26,351,759 | $471,263 | $1,353,421 | $1,337,000 | 51 | $1,337,000 | $454,842 | $1,324,908 |
| 2022 | $26,627,147 | $-989,603 | $1,458,760 | $1,421,500 | 61 | $1,423,935 | $50,453 | $1,387,333 |
| 2021 | $29,457,578 | $1,157,833 | $1,565,304 | $1,474,500 | 40 | $1,476,325 | $1,138,854 | $1,471,035 |
| 2020 | $29,647,237 | $27,624,347 | $550,033 | $525,000 | 29 | — | $4,989,507 | $430,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 stated purpose is to support nonprofit organizations with charitable, religious, and educational needs. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including evangelism, homelessness services, education, family research, and aid to Israel.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people around the world; Bread of Life Mission describes its work as bringing hope, healing, and recovery to Seattle’s homeless through a Christ-centered approach; and Lynden Christian School says it educates students alongside Christian parents and the church. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $1,434,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $85,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $85,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for physical and spiritual aid to people in need; $80,000 to Billy Graham Association for evangelism and equipping churches; $65,000 to Lighthouse Mission Ministries for ministry to the homeless; and $60,000 to EdChoice for promoting educational choice. Other grants of $50,000 included awards to Acton Institute, Alliance Defending Freedom, Bread of Life Mission, Christian Friends of Israel – USA, Family Research Council, Friends of the an individual recipient Forces, and Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation.
Other 2024 grantees included Lynden Christian School ($45,000), One For Israel ($40,000), Bellingham Christian School ($40,000), and Kidstown International ($30,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Lozier and Elaine Lozier as directors, Leilani Lozier Salinas as treasurer, and Suzanne Sisco as a director.
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Lozier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Lozier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Sisco
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leilani Lozier Salinas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 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 The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation
How much does The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation give each year?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation gave $1.4M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 51 grants.
What is The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's typical grant size?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,577, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation give grants?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's top state is Washington, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (16%) and North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellingham, WA (6 grants), Lynden, WA (4 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's largest grantees?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($85,000), Billy Graham Association ($80,000) and Lighthouse Mission Ministries ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support nonprofit organizations with charitable, religious, and educational needs. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including evangelism, homelessness services, education, family research, and aid to Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation?
The foundation says organizations seeking funds send solicitation letters, which are reviewed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's EIN?
The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3663203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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