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SJR Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Hermosa Beach, California · EIN 205498853

SJR Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hermosa Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$342,717
2024$10,0001$553,719
2025$30,0003$773,673

How to apply

SJR 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What SJR Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$20,000
California1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bravo Vail Music Festival
Vail, CO
Haciendo musica program$10,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic Assoc
Los Angeles, CA
Youth orchestra los angeles$10,000
Small Champions
Vail, CO
Disabled youth sports programs$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does SJR Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does SJR Charitable Foundation give?

$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs SJR Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Laura Raymond (President/Se), Matt Raymond (Vice Preside) and Valli Kindred (Treasurer).

What does SJR Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and disability.

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