LJ Scenic Foundation
Accepts applications
LJ Scenic Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$530,355
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 21 | $468,630 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 15 | $530,355 |
How to apply
| Contact | Harlan A Jacobs 12626 High Bluff Dr Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 299-5900 |
| What to submit | Applicants are required to submit the form of individual grant application with a complete educational and biographical record and supporting materials, including a report on their academic and professional careers, a detailed statement of their plans for the use of the grant (including a budget), a statement of their plans and commitments after the grant, letters of reference and lists of publications. The applicant must also convince the foundation of his/her financial need for the grant funds. |
| Restrictions | 1) grants to individuals pursuing economic, scientific, medical, historical, legal or literary research and producing a report thereon.2) grants to individuals improving their skills in the visual or performing arts, literature, teaching, scholarly research or writing. |
What LJ Scenic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $956,732 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $14,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Symphony | General fund | $500,000 |
| Uplift Youth Foundation | General fund | $125,000 |
| Hero World Challenge-TGR Foundation | General fund | $80,196 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General fund | $77,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General fund | $60,000 |
| The Legacy | General fund | $56,036 |
| UNLV Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Dieg | General fund | $22,500 |
| US Ski Snowboard Foundation | General fund | $14,000 |
| Beth Israel - Ner Tamid Leaders | General fund | $10,000 |
| SCTA Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Uset Foundation | General fund | $8,750 |
| Murals of la Jolla | General fund | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific S | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Old Globe | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harlan A Jacobs
- Debby Jacobs
- Conner Jacobs
- Lindsey Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does LJ Scenic Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does LJ Scenic Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs LJ Scenic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harlan A Jacobs (President & Cfo), Debby Jacobs (VP & Secretary), Conner Jacobs (Director) and Lindsey Jacobs (Director).
What does LJ Scenic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.