The Lakeview Foundation
The Lakeview Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenbrae, California. In 2024, it gave $5,317,000 in grants to 25 organizations; the listed grants were designated for general support.
The Lakeview Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lakeview Foundation gave $5.3M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $213K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,317,000
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $212,680
- +47.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,314,414
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Lakeview Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300-B Drakes Landing Road 190, Greenbrae, CA 94904
Phone: (415) 430-4175
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lakeview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pasadena Hospital Association ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 171 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to Virginia, 5% to New York, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lakeview Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $625K; repeat grants $177K. How we count
Medians: $625K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% 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 $3.5M (2021) to $6.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Hospital Association Pasadena, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Ritter House San Rafael, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust Point Reyes Station, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Support | $500,000 |
| College of Marin Foundation Kentfield, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Larkspur Library Endowment Fund and Foundation Larkspur, CA | General Support | $110,000 |
| Marin Horizon School Mill Valley, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $3,314,414 | $2,361,478 | $5,514,127 | $5,317,000 | 25 | $5,412,991 | $2,305,983 | $285,694 |
| 2023 | $3,876,920 | $-16,574 | $6,212,244 | $6,067,830 | 42 | $6,138,842 | $156,990 | $386,754 |
| 2022 | $9,793,113 | $10,144,047 | $4,748,514 | $4,476,649 | 40 | $4,563,326 | $93,639 | $362,150 |
| 2021 | $4,013,163 | $5,798,009 | $3,732,654 | $3,524,500 | 30 | $3,622,307 | $4,318,146 | $178,482 |
| 2020 | $2,321,091 | $1,301,410 | $7,920,679 | $6,865,333 | 34 | — | $1,202,340 | $267,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lakeview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $286K 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 2024 grantees include organizations working in conservation, health care, agriculture, education, disaster response, and reproductive and sexual health care. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation: The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving lands and waters; Marin Agricultural Land Trust says it permanently protects Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use; and Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. College of Marin Foundation says it supports students and programs at the college.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $5,317,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $1,000,000 each to Pasadena Hospital Association, Ritter House, and The Nature Conservancy; $500,000 each to Marin Agricultural Land Trust and Stanford University; and $250,000 to College of Marin Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Schow as CFO and director; Farah Schow as executive director and secretary; and Roger Schow as president and director. It also lists Melanie Schow, Jack Schow, Amanda Schow, Susan Schow, and Sam Schow as directors.
The Lakeview Foundation is led by Roger Schow, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger Schow
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Farah Schow
Executive Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1.2 hrs/week
$11K (2024)
Amanda Schow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jack Schow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Melanie Schow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Sam Schow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Steven Schow
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Susan Schow
Director
On filings since 2021
0.9 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Farah Leschner (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Nan Schow (2023) — Board Chair & Director
- Former: Jeffrey Coddington (2020–2021) — Audit Committee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Farah Schow (Executive Director / Secre). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lakeview Foundation
How much does The Lakeview Foundation give each year?
The Lakeview Foundation gave $5.3M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.1M across 42 grants.
What is The Lakeview Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lakeview Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $212,680, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lakeview Foundation that year got $625K on average.
Where does The Lakeview Foundation give grants?
The Lakeview Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (3 grants), Mill Valley, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Novato, CA (2 grants).
Does The Lakeview Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lakeview Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lakeview Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lakeview Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pasadena Hospital Association ($1,000,000), Ritter House ($1,000,000) and The Nature Conservancy ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lakeview Foundation?
The Lakeview Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lakeview Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in conservation, health care, agriculture, education, disaster response, and reproductive and sexual health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lakeview Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lakeview Foundation's EIN?
The Lakeview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4791558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lakeview 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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