The Lampstand Foundation
The Lampstand Foundation is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. Its 2025 grants supported Christian ministry and education, including scholarship funding and grants to religious, educational, humanitarian, and other charitable organizations.
The Lampstand Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lampstand Foundation gave $164K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,229
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,322
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,691,576
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lampstand Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3325 Camino Vallareal, Escondido, CA 92029-7456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lampstand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Student Scholarships ($40K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 150 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Oregon at 9%, Florida at 8%, the District of Columbia at 4%, and Minnesota at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lampstand Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 37 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2021) to $566K (2022). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Scholarships La Mirada, CA | Christian Ministry and Education | $39,821 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Education Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Teen Challenge San Diego San Diego, CA | Education and Arts | $15,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Christian Ministry | $13,024 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | Christian Ministry | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Christian Ministry | $6,000 |
| Wellspring Life Resources Minneapolis, MN | Christian Ministry | $4,500 |
| Heartbeat International Columbus, OH | Christian Ministry | $4,060 |
| Dr Peck Legacy Boise, ID | Chrristian Ministry | $3,200 |
| Samaratins Purse Bend, OR | Christian Ministry | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,691,576 | $140,316 | $202,917 | $164,229 | 38 | — | $1,056 |
| 2024 | $3,524,514 | $313,117 | $234,547 | $196,273 | 44 | — | $1,278 |
| 2023 | $3,039,008 | $129,807 | $257,650 | $214,074 | 35 | — | $1,585 |
| 2022 | $2,281,108 | $531,148 | $596,635 | $566,396 | 18 | — | $3,605 |
| 2021 | $3,801,938 | $109,516 | $190,643 | $159,168 | 15 | — | $8,470 |
| 2020 | $3,062,414 | $377,264 | $193,561 | $163,560 | 13 | $1,681 | $4,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lampstand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include purposes described as Christian ministry, education, and scholarships. Grantees’ own descriptions provide examples of the work supported: Biola University describes itself as a Christian university focused on biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation; San Diego Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness through rehabilitation and recovery; and Free Wheelchair Mission says it provides mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations, motivated by Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $164,229. Grants ranged from $300 to $39,821, with a median of $1,500. The largest included a $39,821 grant listed as “Student Scholarships,” a $30,000 grant to Biola University for an education scholarship, and a $15,000 grant to Teen Challenge San Diego for education and arts. Other notable grants included $13,024 to Cru and $10,000 to San Diego Rescue Mission, both for Christian ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Winn as director and trustee and Kay Winn as trustee.
The Lampstand Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Winn
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kay Winn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Lampstand Foundation
How much does The Lampstand Foundation give each year?
The Lampstand Foundation gave $164K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 44 grants.
What is The Lampstand Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lampstand Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,322, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lampstand Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Lampstand Foundation give grants?
The Lampstand Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (9%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants), Bend, OR (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and La Mirada, CA (2 grants).
Does The Lampstand Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Lampstand Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (17 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Lampstand Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lampstand Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Student Scholarships ($39,821), Biola University ($30,000) and Teen Challenge San Diego ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lampstand Foundation?
The Lampstand Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What does The Lampstand Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include purposes described as Christian ministry, education, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lampstand Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Lampstand Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Lampstand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lampstand Foundation's EIN?
The Lampstand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1503479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lampstand Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Lampstand Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lampstand-foundation-morg_c4b88632aa554f64886e80725cc6f33e
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