The Lipp Family Foundation
The Lipp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coronado, California. It supports educational, scientific, and literary purposes and makes grants to charitable organizations.
The Lipp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lipp Family Foundation gave $276K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,500
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,045
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,753,260
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lipp Family 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: 1001 B Avenue 211, Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (619) 435-4195
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lipp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coronado Schools Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 59 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (73%), Massachusetts (11%), Texas (11%), and Delaware (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lipp Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2023) to $301K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Schools Foundation Coronado, CA | Educational and science | $60,000 |
| Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | Educational and science | $60,000 |
| Univ of Massachusetts - Amhers Amherst, MA | Educational and science | $30,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation Coronado, CA | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Texas AM Foundation College Station, TX | Educational and science | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters San Diego, CA | General charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Educational and science | $15,000 |
| CSUSB William C Green Memorial Fund San Bernardino, CA | General charitable | $10,500 |
| Friends of Coronado Library Coronado, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Coronado High School Band Boos Coronado, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,753,260 | $394,462 | $334,920 | $275,500 | 11 | $275,500 | $364,752 | — |
| 2024 | $4,400,707 | $361,259 | $311,823 | $255,500 | 12 | $255,500 | $333,098 | — |
| 2023 | $3,995,730 | $199,288 | $326,009 | $255,500 | 12 | $255,500 | $164,033 | — |
| 2022 | $3,705,525 | $429,223 | $384,933 | $300,500 | 12 | $300,500 | $387,006 | $221,933 |
| 2021 | $3,699,240 | $336,140 | $346,801 | $275,500 | 12 | — | $300,489 | $233,966 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2024 filing, the foundation describes its charitable activity as supporting and funding educational, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as making general contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for education and science, education, and general charitable purposes.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, the Coronado Schools Foundation says it raises and manages funds to provide exceptional learning experiences for students in the Coronado Unified School District. The Texas A&M Foundation describes its mission as raising support and managing endowed gifts to build a brighter future for Texas A&M University.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $275,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $60,000 each to the Coronado Schools Foundation and Southwestern College; $30,000 each to the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, Coronado Hospital Foundation, and Texas A&M Foundation; and $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists William J. Barkhurst, John M. Hart, and Sydney J. Stanley as directors.
The Lipp Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sydney J Stanley
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $4K (2025)
William J Barkhurst
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $11K (2025)
John M Hart
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles W Hayes (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to William J Barkhurst (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lipp Family Foundation
How much does The Lipp Family Foundation give each year?
The Lipp Family Foundation gave $276K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $256K across 12 grants.
What is The Lipp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lipp Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,045, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lipp Family Foundation give grants?
The Lipp Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coronado, CA (5 grants).
Does The Lipp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of The Lipp Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational and science" (5 grants).
Who are The Lipp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lipp Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Coronado Schools Foundation ($60,000), Southwestern College ($60,000) and Univ of Massachusetts - Amhers ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lipp Family Foundation?
The Lipp Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $394K.
What does The Lipp Family Foundation fund?
On its 2024 filing, the foundation describes its charitable activity as supporting and funding educational, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as making general contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lipp Family 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 ↑
What is The Lipp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lipp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1985794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Lipp Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lipp Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lipp-family-foundation-morg_180b41b67bbe47838bdfbdb04c6b1521
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