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Vistas for Children Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA EIN: 33-0024472 Website

To raise funds in support of special needs children and their families

Key facts about Vistas for Children Inc

In short: Vistas for Children Inc gave $74K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
33-0024472
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$73,750
Grants made (2025)
9
Average grant
$8,194
Median grant
$7,500
Total assets
$39,773
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$40K

+16.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$74K

-69.3% YoY

Grant Count

9

-57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-28.3% YoY

How Vistas for Children Inc gives

  • Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Vistas for Children Inc

Based on IRS filings

Vistas for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $5K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

States

Cities

TorranceLos AngelesRedondo BeachPalos Verdes PeninsulaSan PedroHawthorneLomitaVeniceSanta MonicaSierra MadreHarbor CityInglewoodRancho Palos VerdesWoodland Hills

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K24 grants2019 15 grants2021 20 grants2022 21 grants2023 21 grants2024 9 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2025) to $240K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $74K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Partners for Pediatric Vision: $15KPartners for Pediatric Vision$15KRide to Fly: $14KRide to Fly$14KWayfinder Family Services: $10KWayfinder Family Services$10KFamily Promise of the South Bay: $10KFamily Promise of the SouthBay$10KRainbow Services: $8KRainbow Services$8KPeace 4 Kids: $5KPeace 4 Kids$5KSouth Bay Childrens Health Center: $5KSouth Bay Childrens HealthCenter$5KHarbor Interfaith Services: $5KHarbor Interfaith Services$5KManes for Movement: $3KManes for Movement$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Partners for Pediatric Vision ($15K). Together the top 9 received $74K.

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

86<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Partners for Pediatric Vision Los Angeles, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$15,000
Ride to Fly Palos Verdes Peninsula, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$13,750
Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$10,000
Family Promise of the South Bay Torrance, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$10,000
Rainbow Services San Pedro, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$7,500
Peace 4 Kids Los Angeles, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$5,000
South Bay Childrens Health Center Redondo Beach, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$5,000
Harbor Interfaith Services San Pedro, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$5,000
Manes for Movement Torrance, CAMoney to Facilitate Programs$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$39,773$34,168$35,647
Revenue$106,763$264,417$287,643
Expenses$101,158$265,896$252,707
Net Investment Income$4,814$6,232—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Vistas for Children Inc is led by Rene Mizuguchi, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 31 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rene Mizuguchi

    President

    Vice President Fall Fundraiser → Vice President Philanthropy, 2023

    Vice President Philanthropy → President, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nadia Elgrably

    President

    Vice President Spring Fundraiser → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christy Kennedy

    Social Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Kristen Brosseau

    Social Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Anlauf

    Tennis Tournament

    Vice President Philanthropy → Tennis Tournament, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Nadine Bobbit

    Alumni Liaison

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Berliner

    Alumni Liaison

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Medina

    Vice President Spring Fundraiser

    Vice President Spring Fundraiser → Vice President Fall Fundraiser & Social Director, 2024

    Vice President Fall Fundraiser & Social Director → Vice President Spring Fundraiser, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Claudia Dickins

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Smith

    Alumni Liason & Vice President Spring Fundraiser

    Alumni Liason → Marketing & Alumni Liason, 2024

    Marketing & Alumni Liason → Alumni Liason & Vice President Spring Fundraiser, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Bright

    Standards

    Vice President Membership → Standards, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Fiona Bryan

    Hospitality

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Jayanna Howerton

    Junior Vistas

    Vice President Fall Fundraiser → Junior Vistas, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Tolin

    Sponsorship

    Secretary → Sponsorship, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Kim

    Database Administrator

    Marketing → Sponsorship, 2024

    Sponsorship → Database Administrator, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Arachely Salguero

    Historian

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Litrenta

    Vice President Philanthropy

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Perkel

    Vice President Philanthropy

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Waxman

    Tennis Tournament

    Marketing → Tennis Tournament, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Maili Bergman

    Membership

    Vice President Membership → Membership, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Salma Bruno

    Junior Vistas

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Teri Hogan

    Alumni Liaison

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Adriana Krause

    Givesmart Administrator

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Elaine McGee

    Corresponding Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jackie Farley

    Chosen Families

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Pethick

    Social Media

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Maureen March

    Historian

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Rae Lord

    Publicity

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Van Fleet

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Amos

    Membership

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Suzy Ramirez

    Website Administrator

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (39)
  • Former: Marcia August (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Robyn Peacock (2024) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser Auction C
  • Former: Sandy Spallino (2024) — Publicity
  • Former: Terry Eastley (2024) — Sponsorship
  • Former: Dawn Anfuso (2019–2023) — Standards
  • Former: Antonia Lavendar (2021–2023) — Publicity
  • Former: Lisa Lahr (2021–2023) — Sponsorship
  • Former: Megan Dufresne (2021–2023) — Vice President Spring Fundraiser
  • Former: Golnaz Eslami (2022–2023) — Junior Vistas
  • Former: Julie Christian (2022–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Nadia Elgraby-McMahon (2022–2023) — Vice President Philanthropy
  • Former: Arachely Carroll (2023) — Historian
  • Former: Katrina Goldberg (2023) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser
  • Former: Brenda Beatty (2019–2022) — Standards
  • Former: Olga Arana (2019–2022) — Publicity
  • Former: Teri Carpenter (2019–2022) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser
  • Former: Josie Balzano (2022) — President
  • Former: Susan Ramirez (2022) — Vice President Philanthropy
  • Former: Suzi Winkler (2022) — Sponsorship
  • Former: Cat Jang (2021) — Vice President Philanthropy & Treasurer
  • Former: Ellen Tuberosi (2021) — Standards
  • Former: Gail Marcone (2021) — Vice President Philanthropy
  • Former: Gretchen Privett (2021) — Vice President Philanthropy
  • Former: Jeanna Martinez (2021) — Hospitality
  • Former: Josephine Balzano (2021) — President
  • Former: Susie Collins (2021) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser & Sponsorship
  • Former: Allison Holcher (2019) — Recording Secretary
  • Former: Amy Ricci (2019) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser
  • Former: Anna Pinto (2019) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser
  • Former: Donna Mackay (2019) — Vice President Membership
  • Former: Joanne Saalberg (2019) — Vice President Philanthropy
  • Former: Julie Beckman (2019) — Treasurer
  • Former: Kay Patel (2019) — Vice President Spring Fundraiser
  • Former: Kim Vallee (2019) — Vice President Membership
  • Former: Madeline Jordan (2019) — Alumni Liaison
  • Former: Michele Means (2019) — Vice President Fall Fundraiser
  • Former: Puni Patel (2019) — Vice President Spring Fundraiser
  • Former: Sarah Winfrey (2019) — Vice President Spring Fundraiser
  • Former: Teresa Osullivan (2019) — Publicity

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vistas for Children Inc

How much does Vistas for Children Inc give each year?

Vistas for Children Inc gave $74K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $240K across 21 grants.

What is Vistas for Children Inc's typical grant size?

Vistas for Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,194, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Vistas for Children Inc give grants?

Vistas for Children Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Torrance, CA (2 grants) and San Pedro, CA (2 grants).

Does Vistas for Children Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Vistas for Children Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Money to Facilitate Programs" (9 grants).

Who are Vistas for Children Inc's largest grantees?

Vistas for Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Partners for Pediatric Vision ($15,000), Ride to Fly ($13,750) and Wayfinder Family Services ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Vistas for Children Inc?

Vistas for Children Inc reported $40K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.

What is Vistas for Children Inc?

Vistas for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Vistas for Children Inc's EIN?

Vistas for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0024472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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