The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $323K. Net investment income was $748K.
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation gave $323K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $323,000
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,143
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,514,062
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Diego Humane Society ($115K). Together the top 7 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2021) to $355K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crisis House Santee, CA | General/Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Equality California Los Angeles, CA | General/Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Negro League Baseball Museum Kansas City, MO | General/Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,514,062 | $748,254 | $349,196 | $323,000 | 7 | $323,000 | $748,254 | $374,161 |
| 2024 | $4,115,004 | $846,694 | $289,765 | $283,000 | 3 | $283,000 | $846,694 | $323,481 |
| 2023 | $3,558,075 | $220,025 | $365,355 | $355,000 | 1 | $355,000 | $220,025 | $282,545 |
| 2022 | $3,703,405 | $371,324 | $333,520 | $328,000 | 1 | $328,000 | $371,324 | $354,744 |
| 2021 | $3,665,601 | $391,017 | $262,589 | $257,000 | 1 | — | $391,017 | $328,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation is led by Lawrence M. Cushman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence M. Cushman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice M. Ziegler
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation
How much does The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation give each year?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation gave $323K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $283K across 3 grants.
What is The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $46,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation give grants?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Diego Humane Society ($115,000), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($100,000) and Feeding San Diego ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $374K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's EIN?
The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0206312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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