Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $419,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $205,000. 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$419,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $254,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $138,000 | 40 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 37 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $419,000 | 44 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Lionel & Debra Dluna 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 Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $360,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation | Education: Bio MakerSpace Lab inter-disciplinary laboratory education and Faculty Awards for Research Excellence Fund | $205,000 |
| Svdpseas | Hunger & poverty assistance | $15,000 |
| Mercy House | Hunger Poverty and Homelessness Assistance | $10,000 |
| Charge Syndrome Foundation | Research for and education of the community with CHARGE syndrome disability | $10,000 |
| CampCare | Outdoor education for the disabled | $10,000 |
| Healing Waters Inc | Shower and laundry assistance for the homeless | $10,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Transportation advocacy for the underprivileged | $10,000 |
| Wayne Township Education Foundation | Teacher certification program for the underpriveleged | $10,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprene | Settlement assistance for refugees | $8,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church | Christmas gifts for the poor general needs and Christmas concert needs | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange | Hunger & poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| UCI Foundation | Integrative health education | $5,000 |
| Isaiah House | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Education of native Americans | $5,000 |
| Working Wardrobes | Employment education for the disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| HisOC | Housing for disadvantaged students | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis | Employment opportunities for the disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| Path | Homeless assistance | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Orange Coun | Housing for the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation | Education of school children in underprivileged areas | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Education of racially disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| Doctors without Borders USA | Medical assistance for the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Spirit League | Sports for the disabled | $5,000 |
| Project Kinship | Rehabilitation and employment of the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Irvine Public Schools Foundation | Harp music education | $5,000 |
| Roosevelt Elementary PTA | Theatre education | $5,000 |
| Aspire Creative Arts Program | Education for disabled adults | $3,000 |
| Ucpoc | Education for the disabled | $3,000 |
| South Coast Repertory | Theatre education for the underprivileged | $3,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundatio | Educational scholarship assistance | $3,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | International relief services | $3,000 |
| Just Faith Ministries | Hunger & Poverty Social Justice Education | $2,500 |
| Concern America | Hunger & Poverty assistance | $2,500 |
| Purdue Foundation | Education: EE & English dept greatest needs | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | International relief services | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Orange County | Food service for elderly and shut-ins | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Hunger poverty and education assistance | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Hunger and poverty relief | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lionel D Luna
- Debra D Luna
Questions people ask
Does Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation give?
$419,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lionel D Luna (President) and Debra D Luna (CFO Secty).
What does Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.