University Foundation
University Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
University Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How University Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $30K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, CA | To Provide Support to Religious and Affiliated Organizations | $30,000 |
| Genesee Foundation Golden, CO | To support the maintenance, preservation, and architectural control of the residence lots and common area within that certain tract of land according to the recorded plat thereof, county of jefferson, state of Colorado. | $8 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $35,683 | $30,008 | 2 | $30,008 | $855 |
| 2020 | $35,683 | $9,116 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $2,057 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University Foundation is led by Laura Davis, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Laura Davis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Wilbur (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 University Foundation
Where does University Foundation operate?
University Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is University Foundation's EIN?
University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6208637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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