Pacific Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pacific Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,400 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8,400
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$225,835
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,650 the year before.
84% 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 | $6,650 | 7 | $212,949 |
| 2024 | $8,400 | 19 | $225,835 |
How to apply
Pacific Charitable 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 Pacific Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| National Association of Misic Angel | General Support | $2,500 |
| Montebello Plymouth Congregational | Youth Ministry | $500 |
| East West Christian Outreach | General Support | $500 |
| Union of Pan Asian Communities | General Support | $500 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General Support | $300 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Internationa | General Support | $200 |
| San Francisco Bible Church | General Support | $200 |
| Staff of Hope | General Support | $200 |
| New Hope Christian Fellowship | General Support | $100 |
| Save the Children | General Support | $100 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | General Support | $100 |
| Chinnese Congragational Church | General Support | $100 |
| Focus on the Family | General Support | $100 |
| San Diego Foundation | General Support | $100 |
| The USO | General Support | $100 |
| Habitate for Humanity | General Support | $100 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | General Support | $100 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Milton Low
- Lynn Low
- Sheryl Sherman
- Jerry Lee
Questions people ask
Does Pacific Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pacific Charitable Foundation give?
$8,400 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Pacific Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Milton Low (President), Lynn Low (Secretary), Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) and Jerry Lee (Director).
What does Pacific Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and animals.