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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7306460

The Sharon D Lund Foundation

A private foundation in Orange, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 55 grants and $6.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $6,750,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $137,323,961
  • Tax year 2023

    $6,750,000

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $130,162,426
  • Tax year 2022

    $7,506,962

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $122,245,660
  • Tax year 2021

    $7,003,881

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $160,727,191
  • Tax year 2020

    $6,008,982

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $150,783,238
  • Tax year 2019

    $7,008,281

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $132,558,723
  • Tax year 2018

    $6,907,890

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $119,532,653

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    General operation

    $625,000
  2. Choc Children's FoundationOrange, CA

    General operation

    $537,000
  3. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $523,000
  4. Children's Hospital LALos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $500,000
  5. Volunteers of America - LALos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $450,000
  6. Boys & Girls Club of Central OcIrvine, CA

    General operation

    $325,000
  7. The Frostig CenterPasadena, CA

    General operation

    $300,000
  8. Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $225,000
  9. California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA

    General operation

    $200,000
  10. Give Kids the WorldKissimmee, FL

    General operation

    $200,000
  11. Orange County Community FoundationIrvine, CA

    General operation

    $200,000
  12. Rady Children's Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General operation

    $200,000
  13. Save the FamilyMesa, AZ

    General operation

    $150,000
  14. Guide Dogs of DesertWhitewater, CA

    Gener

    $125,000
  15. Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA

    General operation

    $110,000
  16. Canine CompanionsOceanside, CA

    General operation

    $100,000
  17. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    General operation

    $100,000
  18. Riverview SchoolEast Sandwich, MA

    General operation

    $100,000
  19. American Career College EducationalIrvine, CA

    General operation

    $75,000
  20. Exceptional MindsSherman Oaks, CA

    General operation

    $75,000
  21. The SheepfoldSanta Ana, CA

    General operation

    $75,000
  22. The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CA

    General operation

    $75,000
  23. EarthfireTetonia, ID

    General operation

    $70,000
  24. FosterallGlendale, CA

    General operation

    $65,000
  25. A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $60,000
  26. Caterina's ClubAnaheim, CA

    General operation

    $60,000
  27. Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA

    General operation

    $60,000
  28. Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA

    General operation

    $60,000
  29. Share Our SelvesNewport Beach, CA

    General operation

    $60,000
  30. ExpLong Beach, CA

    General operation

    $55,000
  31. Friendly CenterOrange, CA

    General operation

    $55,000
  32. Art DivisionLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  33. Best BuddiesMiami, FL

    General operation

    $50,000
  34. Casa of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  35. Casa of Orange CountyOrange, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  36. John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  37. Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  38. StriveLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  39. The Young AmericansCorona, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  40. Walt Disney Hometown MuseumMarceline, MO

    General operation

    $50,000
  41. Westmark SchoolEncino, CA

    General operation

    $50,000
  42. Inspire Life SkillsCorona, CA

    General operation

    $40,000
  43. Make A Wish LALos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $40,000
  44. Make A Wish OcIrvine, CA

    General operation

    $40,000
  45. School on WheelsOak View, CA

    General operation

    $40,000
  46. United Friends of ChildrenLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $40,000
  47. Garner Holt Education FoundationRedlands, CA

    General operation

    $35,000
  48. Bracken's KitchenGarden Grove, CA

    General operation

    $30,000
  49. High School IncCosta Mesa, CA

    General operation

    $30,000
  50. Independence CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General operation

    $30,000
  51. California CasaSan Diego, CA

    General operation

    $25,000
  52. Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA

    General operation

    $25,000
  53. Orange County Ronald McDonald HouseOrange, CA

    General operation

    $25,000
  54. Songs of LoveForest Hills, NY

    General operation

    $25,000
  55. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    General operation

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $1,158,00038% of the total
  2. Mental health1 grant $625,00021% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $435,00014% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $310,00010% of the total
  5. Education3 grants $225,0007% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $110,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $150,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California46 grants $5,995,000
  2. Florida2 grants $250,000
  3. Arizona1 grant $150,000
  4. Massachusetts1 grant $100,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $100,000
  6. Idaho1 grant $70,000
  7. Missouri1 grant $50,000
  8. New York1 grant $25,000
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michelle LundPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Karen PresleyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 23Pay $95,465
  • Robert WilsonSECRETARY / TREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Eric GoweyASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Warren SpectorDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Marie SackettVICE PRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $94,744

The return

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