The Lossett Family Foundation
The Lossett Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Redlands, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in California, including arts, health, family-service, youth, literacy, and community organizations.
The Lossett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lossett Family Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,000
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,800
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $827,495
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lossett Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Contact Christopher Joe Lossett. Requests should include the organization’s tax identification number, a detailed description of the proposed use of funds, and information identifying the organization and describing its mission or objectives. Applicants must be qualified tax-exempt charitable organizations located in, or have offices in, the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Unless specifically approved by the board, grants to an organization may not exceed $25,000 in a calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher Joe Lossett
Mailing address: 6 East Sunset Drive South, Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 798-3094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lossett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redlands Bowl Performing Arts ($15K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that applicants must be located in, or have offices in, the Inland Empire region of Southern California. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lossett Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of 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 $13K (2020) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redlands Bowl Performing Arts Redlands, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish Riverside, CA | General Fund | $13,000 |
| Assistance League of Redlands Redlands, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Family Service Association of Redlands Redlands, CA | Support for school supplies, baby formula, shoes, preventing families from becoming homeless | $5,000 |
| Loma Linda Childrens Hospital Loma Linda, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Youth Hope Redlands, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Caroline Park Redlands, CA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| AK Smiley Public Library Redlands, CA | Redlands Adult Literacy Program | $2,000 |
| PBS Socal Costa Mesa, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| YMCA of the East Valley Redlands, CA | Major Capital Campaign | $2,000 |
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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 | $827,495 | $108,185 | $73,255 | $58,000 | 10 | $58,000 | $100,525 | $48,656 |
| 2023 | $792,565 | $13,848 | $57,087 | $42,000 | 8 | $42,000 | $10,686 | $46,091 |
| 2022 | $835,804 | $41,024 | $83,125 | $62,750 | 11 | $62,750 | $33,090 | $48,110 |
| 2021 | $892,635 | $122,152 | $83,278 | $61,500 | 7 | $61,500 | $110,494 | $53,803 |
| 2020 | $839,031 | $94,204 | $30,896 | $12,500 | 5 | — | $87,141 | $44,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lossett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 grants included support for performing arts, a children’s hospital, youth services, adult literacy, public broadcasting, and a YMCA capital campaign. The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: Assistance League of Redlands serves children and families through volunteer projects focused on education and service; Family Service Association of Redlands works to alleviate poverty, encourage self-sufficiency, and promote dignity; Friends of Caroline Park seeks to protect and maintain the park for the public; and YMCA of the East Valley is dedicated to building strong kids, families, and communities through programs that develop spirit, mind, and body.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $58,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards were $15,000 to Redlands Bowl Performing Arts and $13,000 to Make a Wish, both for general funds. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Assistance League of Redlands, Family Service Association of Redlands, Loma Linda Childrens Hospital, and Youth Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl N Lossett as president/CEO, Catherine N Lossett as secretary, Christopher Joe Lossett as chief financial officer, and Kenneth B Stream and Chris Carrillo as associate directors.
The Lossett Family Foundation is led by Cheryl N. Lossett, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl N. Lossett
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine N. Lossett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Carrillo
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Joe Lossett
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth B. Stream
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Lossett Family Foundation
How much does The Lossett Family Foundation give each year?
The Lossett Family Foundation gave $58K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is The Lossett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lossett Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,800, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lossett Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Lossett Family Foundation give grants?
The Lossett Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Redlands, CA (7 grants).
Does The Lossett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The Lossett Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lossett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lossett Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Redlands Bowl Performing Arts ($15,000), Make a Wish ($13,000) and Assistance League of Redlands ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lossett Family Foundation?
The Lossett Family Foundation reported $827K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lossett Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for performing arts, a children’s hospital, youth services, adult literacy, public broadcasting, and a YMCA capital campaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lossett Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lossett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lossett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0775211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lossett Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Lossett Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lossett-family-foundation-morg_9573ed8ebdfd4ff48b54af56dce6a33f
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