The Corwin D Denney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Corwin D Denney Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $789,750 in 48 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$789,750
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $900,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $674,500 | 57 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $900,000 | 65 | $17.7 million |
| 2025 | $789,750 | 48 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
The Corwin D Denney 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 The Corwin D Denney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $575,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $70,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $37,500 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | To support charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Dalai Lama Center for Ethics | To support charitable operations | $70,000 |
| Casa Serena Inc | To support charitable operations | $60,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Align Ministries | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Consumer Watchdog | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Westmont College | To support charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Miami University Foundation | To support charitable operations | $22,500 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | To support charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Transition House | To support charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Anera | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis House Inc | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Mountain Area Youth Organization | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation (DBA Yosemitie Conservancy) | To support charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Hope for Ukraine | To support charitable operations | $14,000 |
| Rad Camp | To support charitable operations | $12,500 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | To support charitable operations | $11,250 |
| Angel's Nest TLP | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Gifford's Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Manna House of Mariposa County | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Sarah House Santa Barbara | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | To support charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Dana Foundation Cancer Institute | To support charitable operations | $7,500 |
| Direct Relief | To support charitable operations | $7,500 |
| Achieve Inc | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Alano Club of Santa Barbara | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Center for the New Economy | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Coarsegold Historical Society | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter | To support charitable operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- L Andrew Gifford
- M Lawrence Lallande
- Karina N Lallande
- Nicole Lallande
Questions people ask
Does The Corwin D Denney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Corwin D Denney Foundation give?
$789,750 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Corwin D Denney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists L Andrew Gifford (Cfo/Treasurer), M Lawrence Lallande (President / Foundation MGR), Karina N Lallande (Secretary) and Nicole Lallande (Director).
What does The Corwin D Denney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.