The Lord Family Foundation
The Lord Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Olivenhain, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
The Lord Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lord Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,147
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,074
- +331.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,074
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lord Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Parish ($24K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lord Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $29K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Encinitas, CA | General Support | $23,947 |
| St James Church Solana Beach, CA | General Support | $4,200 |
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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 | — | $2,996 | $37,349 | $28,147 | 2 | $32,752 | — | $753 |
| 2023 | $36,795 | $1,429 | $23,651 | $22,825 | 7 | $23,387 | $1,229 | $2,052 |
| 2022 | $56,423 | $5,545 | $33,328 | $29,345 | 7 | $32,045 | $4,577 | $3,177 |
| 2021 | $97,843 | $11,948 | $28,286 | $25,101 | 16 | $27,351 | $11,153 | $4,863 |
| 2020 | $113,124 | $11,737 | $13,375 | $6,600 | 3 | — | $10,087 | $5,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lord Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $753 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lord Family Foundation is led by Michele A. Tutoli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele A. Tutoli
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Lord
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Lord
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Lord Family Foundation
How much does The Lord Family Foundation give each year?
The Lord Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 7 grants.
Where does The Lord Family Foundation operate?
The Lord Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
How much is The Lord Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lord Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $753 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lord Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lord Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1709714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lord Family Foundation funds
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