Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation Dba Lappen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 23-7007566 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$131K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Childhood | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $38,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA | Public charity | $11,800 |
| Focus for Democracy | Washington, DC | Charity/General | $9,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | Charity/General | $7,000 |
| LA Regional Foodbank | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $5,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $4,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Barbara, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Santa Ana, CA | Charity/General | $3,000 |
| Colorado Academy | Denver, CO | Charity/General | $2,500 |
| UCLA School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Var Organized Charities | Santa Monica, CA | Charity/General | $2,330 |
| 24Th Street Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $2,000 |
| California Fire Relief | Playa Del Rey, CA | Charity/General | $2,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charity/General | $2,000 |
| University High Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $2,000 |
| Peterson Automotive Museum Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $1,800 |
| Hirshberg Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $1,500 |
| Kovno Communications | Berkeley, CA | Charity/General | $1,500 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | Palm Springs, CA | Charity/General | $1,218 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Public charity | $1,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | Galt, CA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Ground Game Fund | Manchaca, TX | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Vienna, VA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Kqed Public Radio | San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Oakland, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charity/General | $1,000 |
| Ashby Village | Berkeley, CA | Charity/General | $800 |
| West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Charity/General | $600 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | Charity/General | $500 |
| Chabad of Pacific Palisades | Pacific Palisades, CA | Charity/General | $500 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Charity/General | $500 |
| Kalw - Public Radio | San Francisco, CA | Charity/General | $500 |
| Madd | Sacramento, CA | Charity/General | $500 |
| Cityside Journalism Initiative | Oakland, CA | Charity/General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,248 | 47 |
| 2024 | $98,350 | 50 |
| 2023 | $89,652 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7007566
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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