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The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only El Segundo, California · EIN 954872582

The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation is a private foundation in El Segundo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,850 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $17,730 the year before.

56% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,73019$11,918
2024$12,8509$18,518

How to apply

The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family 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 The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
California8$12,600
District of Columbia1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Everychild Foundation
Pacific Palisades, CA
Support well-being of children$6,000
St Joseph Center
Venice, CA
Provide working poor the resources and tools to escape poverty$1,500
US Grant '67 Scholarship Fund
Van Nuys, CA
Support education$1,500
Vets Whole in One Inc
Pacific Palisades, CA
Rehabilitate war veterans through mindful meditation techniques and golf$1,500
Palos Verdes Estates Foundation
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Strengthen community$1,000
Heidi Duckler Dance
Los Angeles, CA
Arts education programs with lausd schools$500
United Friends of the Children
Los Angeles, CA
Bettering the lives of foster children$500
National Geographic Society
Washington, DC
Increase knowledge through science, exploration, education and storytelling$250
Del Monte Forest Property Owners
Pebble Beach, CA
Promotes balance amoung desires for the forest$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation give?

$12,850 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Melanie F Lundquist (President) and Richard C Lundquist (Secretary).

What does The Richard C and Melanie F Lundquist Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.

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