Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation
Invitation OnlyLong Beach, California · EIN 81-3439501 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.5M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$51,000
Total assets$556K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston School | Del Mar, CA | Educational | $750,000 |
| 49Er Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $696,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Bellflower, CA | Societal | $666,670 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $540,000 |
| Cvc Century Villages of Cabrillo | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $300,000 |
| Pathways to Independence | Los Alamitos, CA | Societal | $300,000 |
| World Help | Forest, VA | Societal | $201,200 |
| Biola University | LA Mirada, CA | Educational | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Christian School | Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Instution | Santa Ana, CA | Societal | $100,000 |
| World Sports | Bonita Springs, FL | Societal | $100,000 |
| Finishing Fund | Prospect, KY | Societal | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Institute | Newport Beach, CA | Societal | $100,000 |
| Oak Valley College | Rialto, CA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Adventures in Missions | Gainsville, GA | Societal | $51,000 |
| World Impact | Industry, CA | Societal | $50,000 |
| City to City Los Angeles | Pasadena, CA | Societal | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Fort Myers, FL | Societal | $25,000 |
| Global Youth Leadership Academy | Denver, CO | Societal | $22,170 |
| United Way | Fort Myers, FL | Societal | $15,000 |
| Bethany Church | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $12,000 |
| Amigos de Los Ninos | Brea, CA | Societal | $10,000 |
| Days Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Rotary Charitable Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Bolo Project | Seal Beach, CA | Societal | $10,000 |
| Parable Ministry | Lakewood, CA | Societal | $10,000 |
| Ms Team Gillispie | New York, NY | Societal | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art | Long Beach, CA | Societal | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,460,040 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,076,900 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3439501
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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