Falling Leaves Foundation
Invitation OnlyHuntington Beach, California · EIN 20-4861119 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$12.3M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $600,000.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support | $11,660,288 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Covington, KY | General support | $600,000 |
| Committee of 100 | New York, NY | General support | $3,500 |
| South Coast Chinese Cultural Center | Irvine, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Hutchins Consort | Encinitas, CA | General support | $300 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General support | $108 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,266,196 | 7 |
| 2024 | $3,973,381 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,272,479 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4861119
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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