The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist is a private foundation, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $13K.
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist at a glance
In short: The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist gave $13K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,850
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -52.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,428
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $18,518
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% 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 Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Everychild Foundation ($6K). Together the top 9 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 959% of 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 $12K (2022) to $18K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everychild Foundation Pacific Palisades, CA | Support Well-Being of Children | $6,000 |
| St Joseph Center Venice, CA | Provide working poor the resources and tools to escape poverty | $1,500 |
| US Grant '67 Scholarship Fund Van Nuys, CA | Support Education | $1,500 |
| Vets Whole in One Inc Pacific Palisades, CA | Rehabilitate war veterans through mindful meditation techniques and golf | $1,500 |
| Palos Verdes Estates Foundation Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Strengthen Community | $1,000 |
| Heidi Duckler Dance Los Angeles, CA | Arts Education Programs with Lausd Schools | $500 |
| United Friends of the Children Los Angeles, CA | Bettering the Lives of Foster Children | $500 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | Increase Knowledge Through Science, Exploration, Education and Storytelling | $250 |
| Del Monte Forest Property Owners Pebble Beach, CA | Promotes Balance Amoung Desires for the Forest | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,518 | $20,000 | $14,400 | $12,850 | 9 | $12,850 | $1,340 |
| 2023 | $11,918 | $26,000 | $19,225 | $17,730 | 19 | $17,730 | $119 |
| 2022 | $5,143 | $10,000 | $13,775 | $12,350 | 9 | $12,350 | $151 |
| 2021 | $8,918 | $32,000 | $25,619 | $17,190 | 18 | $17,190 | $669 |
| 2020 | $2,187 | $10,000 | $14,720 | $14,710 | 19 | — | $252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist is led by Melanie F. Lundquist, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie F. Lundquist
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Lundquist
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist
How much does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist give each year?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist gave $13K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 19 grants.
What is The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's typical grant size?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,428, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist give grants?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's largest grantees?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's largest 2024 grantees include Everychild Foundation ($6,000), St Joseph Center ($1,500) and US Grant '67 Scholarship Fund ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's EIN?
The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4872582. 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
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