Toppino Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Toppino Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,830 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $73,500. 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$162,830
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$73,500
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,000 the year before.
81% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,500 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 11 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $162,830 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Toppino Family Charitable Trust 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 Toppino Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $144,300 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,030 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Burn Foundation | General fund | $73,500 |
| Upward Bound House | General Fund | $16,300 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | Disburses donationsto nonprofits | $15,000 |
| Feed My Poor Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Teaching Matters | General Fund | $10,000 |
| UCLA My Giving Gateway | Medical CenterAdministration | $10,000 |
| The Weber Family Arts Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rod Dedeaux Foundation | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | General fund | $2,500 |
| Convoy of Hope | General Fund | $1,030 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Childrens Fund | $1,000 |
| Our House Griel Support Center | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Waterside School | Event Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Tom's Door | General Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles P Toppino
- Kathleen P Toppino
Questions people ask
Does Toppino Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Toppino Family Charitable Trust give?
$162,830 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Toppino Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles P Toppino (Trustee) and Kathleen P Toppino (Trustee).
What does Toppino Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.