Returning Home Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Returning Home Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $194,193 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$194,193
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $268,901 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,188 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $268,901 | 18 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $194,193 | 9 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Returning Home 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Returning Home Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $184,193 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way OC | Mission Purpose | $100,000 |
| Others Under 500 Each | Mission Support | $28,193 |
| ACLU Foundation of So CA | Mission Purpose | $20,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Mission Support | $11,000 |
| Individual | Mission Support | $10,000 |
| Charitable Ventures CO Hire | Mission Support | $10,000 |
| Office of Restorative Justice | Mission Support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | Mission Purpose | $5,000 |
| CSPC | Mission Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carole Urie
- Meg Waters
- Robert Chickering
Questions people ask
Does Returning Home Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Returning Home Foundation give?
$194,193 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Returning Home Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carole Urie (Founder & CEO), Meg Waters (Officer) and Robert Chickering (Cfo).
What does Returning Home Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.