The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include animal welfare, children’s health and development, community support, and Jewish community services.
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,050
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,171
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $141,389
- +60.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 Townsgate Road 216, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (310) 712-8118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Queen of Hearts ($20K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to recipients in Georgia, and 1% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $61K (2022) to $133K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queen of Hearts Beverly Hills, CA | Provide Basic Necessities for Stray Animals | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Irvine, CA | Nonprofit organization that helps fulfill the wishes of children with critical illness | $10,000 |
| Fixnation Woodland Hills, CA | Fixnation's mission is to reduce the population of homeless cats by sterilizing as many as possible while demonstrating the effectiveness of trap-neuter-return | $10,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Alcohol and drug dependence awareness, parent support, education communities. | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Leads the jewish community and supports israel, cares for jews in need. | $10,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation Atlanta, GA | Provides innovative research to treat and cure pediatric brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Harmony Project Los Angeles, CA | Youth development through year round music lessons and ensemble participation. | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association West Warwick, RI | Dssri is a parent support organization dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity and potential of all individuals with down syndrome | $1,000 |
| KCHUNG Radio Los Angeles, CA | Kchung is a freeform radio station in the chinatown neighborhood of los angeles | $1,000 |
| West Hollywood Sherriff's Foundation West Hollywood, CA | The west hollywood sheriff's foundation is a nonprofit organization formed to assist local law enforcement. It is a coalition between law enforcement personnel and members of the west hollywood community to promote public safety, raise funds to purchase equipment and crime prevention materials, provide training opportunities, and aid various programs to support west hollywood sheriff's station. | $1,000 |
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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 | $141,389 | $127,416 | $74,300 | $74,050 | 12 | $74,050 | $1,176 | $3,338 |
| 2023 | $88,273 | $155,823 | $68,957 | $64,770 | 12 | $64,770 | $17 | $2,041 |
| 2022 | $1,407 | $49,002 | $63,503 | $61,000 | 11 | $61,000 | $6 | $679 |
| 2021 | $15,908 | $141,260 | $135,341 | $132,500 | 10 | $132,500 | $10,190 | $1,166 |
| 2020 | $24,913 | $90,166 | $73,859 | $71,500 | 11 | — | $730 | $1,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing animal welfare, medical research and children’s health, youth development through music, substance-dependence awareness and education, community services, and other causes.
Among its 2024 grantees, FixNation describes its mission as reducing the population of homeless cats through sterilization, Trap-Neuter-Return, and colony management. Harmony Project says it promotes children’s health, growth, and development through music. Ian’s Friends Foundation says it raises funds to support pediatric brain tumor research. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $74,050 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Queen of Hearts for basic necessities for stray animals; $10,000 each to Make-A-Wish, FixNation, The Brent Shapiro Foundation, and The Jewish Federation; and $5,000 each to Ian’s Friends Foundation and Harmony Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Lipton as president-director; Dale Lipton as secretary-CFO-director; and Brandon Lipton, Kevin Lipton Jr, and Michael J Sparks as directors.
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc is led by Kevin Lipton, President-Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Lipton
President-Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Lipton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Lipton
Secretary-Cfo-Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lipton Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Sparks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 12 grants.
What is The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,171, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Queen of Hearts ($20,000), Make a Wish ($10,000) and Fixnation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing animal welfare, medical research and children’s health, youth development through music, substance-dependence awareness and education, community services, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1157764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kevin Lipton Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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