Lamb Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$750,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $243,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,700 | 16 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $243,000 | 16 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 14 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Lamb Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lamb Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $740,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Library Gardens | General fund | $500,000 |
| Save Our Youth | General fund | $55,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Assoc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mercy House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Uci Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ocean Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Lamb
- Patricia Lamb
Questions people ask
Does Lamb Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamb Family Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lamb Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Lamb (President) and Patricia Lamb (Vice President).
What does Lamb Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and community development.