LLS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LLS Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $42,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$250,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$10.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 13 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
LLS 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 LLS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $80,000 |
| New York | 5 | $65,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $42,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Foundation | Donation | $42,500 |
| Synaptic Institute | Community leaders resiliency fund | $30,000 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | Donation | $30,000 |
| LSU Health Foundation - Anti-Inflammation Research | Donation | $25,000 |
| Women Make Movies | How to die funding | $20,000 |
| Indigenous Artists & Coca Assessment | Donation | $20,000 |
| Fireside Project Inc | Donation | $15,000 |
| Love Serve Remember | Donation | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art | Donation | $15,000 |
| N1 | Donation | $10,000 |
| Urban Indigenous Collective | Donation | $10,000 |
| White Columns | Donation | $10,000 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | Donation | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Swift
- Don Carlin
- Calli Moore
- Adam Aquino
Questions people ask
Does LLS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LLS Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs LLS Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Swift (President), Don Carlin (Treasurer), Calli Moore (Secretary) and Adam Aquino (Vice President).
What does LLS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.