William David Sommerville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William David Sommerville Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 13 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$237,321
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $13,000 | 13 | $152,633 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 13 | $94,463 |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 13 | $237,321 |
How to apply
William David Sommerville 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 William David Sommerville Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sally's Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Choc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Good Deeds for Blake | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charitlabe | $10,000 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Judes Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne Agunaldo
- William David Sommerville
- Bruce Aguinaldo
- Richard Cruickshank
Questions people ask
Does William David Sommerville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William David Sommerville Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William David Sommerville Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne Agunaldo (Secretary), William David Sommerville (Ceo), Bruce Aguinaldo (Cfo) and Richard Cruickshank (Director).
What does William David Sommerville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.