The Love Foundation Inc
The Love Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kentfield, California. Its 2023 filing reports 28 grants totaling $11,546. However, its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation filed a certificate of termination with an individual recipient State on June 1, 2023, and transferred all funds to a tax-exempt Schwab donor-advised fund. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down; the filing’s application information should not be treated as current.
The Love Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Love Foundation Inc gave $12K across 28 grants in 2023 (avg $412.357), top state California. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,546
- -24.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 28
- -22.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $412
- -3.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $123
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Love Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William Love
Mailing address: 7049 Redwood Blvd Ste 205, Novato, CA 94945
Phone: (415) 956-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Love Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Loomis Chaffee School ($3K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 grants to individuals ($5,991), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: California, 40%; Connecticut, 27%; an individual recipient, 23%; Texas, 4%; and Georgia, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Love Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $190; repeat grants $981. How we count
Medians: $104 first-time, $157 repeat.
- 47% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2023 it made 28 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loomis Chaffee School Windsor, CT | General | $2,500 |
| Barnard College Fund New York, NY | General | $1,100 |
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,991 |
| Chapman University Orange, CA | General | $500 |
| Wnycwqxr Radio New York, NY | General | $389 |
| Central Park Conservatory New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Care USA Atlanta, GA | General | $157 |
| Wwwtclforg Los Angeles, CA | General | $105 |
| Intl Medical Corp Los Angeles, CA | General | $103 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,665 | $17,316 | $11,546 | 28 | $11,546 | $8,170 | — |
| 2022 | $196,035 | $18,691 | $17,097 | $15,334 | 36 | $15,334 | $18,691 | $10,359 |
| 2021 | $194,441 | $8,884 | $13,675 | $10,748 | 39 | — | $8,757 | $10,436 |
| 2020 | $199,232 | $6,017 | $10,214 | $8,964 | 33 | — | $6,333 | $9,882 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants included support for educational institutions and school-related organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. For example, the Redwood High School Foundation says it supports academics, fine arts, athletics, and scholarships at Redwood High School. Chapman University describes its mission as providing a personalized education, and Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education. Feeding America, which received $100 in 2023, says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave 28 grants totaling $11,546. Grants ranged from $25 to $2,500, with a median of $122. Its largest reported grants included $2,500 to Loomis Chaffee School; $1,100 to Barnard College Fund; $1,033 to Center for Reproductive; and $1,000 each to Larkspur Community Foundation and Redwood High School Foundation. Other reported grants included $928 to Kentfield Schools Foundation, $515 to AmericaScores, and $503 to International Rescue Committee.
The 2022 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no required form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards; these are filing statements, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William K. Love as President, Victoria Love as Vice President, and Diane Love as VP/Assistant Secretary.
The Love Foundation Inc is led by William K. Love, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William K. Love
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Love
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Love
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Love Foundation Inc
How much does The Love Foundation Inc give each year?
The Love Foundation Inc gave $12K across 28 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 36 grants.
What is The Love Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Love Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $123, and its average grant was $412, across 28 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Love Foundation Inc that year got $190 on average.
Where does The Love Foundation Inc give grants?
The Love Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (27%) and New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Love Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Love Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Love Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Love Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Loomis Chaffee School ($2,500), Barnard College Fund ($1,100) and Chapman University ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 14 grants to individuals ($5,991), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Love Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2023 grants included support for educational institutions and school-related organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Love Foundation Inc?
The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Love Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Love Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6110440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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