Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 33-0931291 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$419K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation | Cupertino, CA | Education: Bio MakerSpace Lab inter-disciplinary laboratory education and Faculty Awards for Research Excellence Fund | $205,000 |
| Svdpseas | Irvine, CA | Hunger & poverty assistance | $15,000 |
| Mercy House | Santa Ana, CA | Hunger Poverty and Homelessness Assistance | $10,000 |
| Charge Syndrome Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | Research for and education of the community with CHARGE syndrome disability | $10,000 |
| CampCare | Reno, NV | Outdoor education for the disabled | $10,000 |
| Healing Waters Inc | Banning, CA | Shower and laundry assistance for the homeless | $10,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | Transportation advocacy for the underprivileged | $10,000 |
| Wayne Township Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Teacher certification program for the underpriveleged | $10,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprene | Calabasas, CA | Settlement assistance for refugees | $8,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church | Irvine, CA | Christmas gifts for the poor general needs and Christmas concert needs | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange | Irvine, CA | Hunger & poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| UCI Foundation | Irvine, CA | Integrative health education | $5,000 |
| Isaiah House | Santa Ana, CA | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education of native Americans | $5,000 |
| Working Wardrobes | Santa Ana, CA | Employment education for the disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| HisOC | Placentia, CA | Housing for disadvantaged students | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis | Anaheim, CA | Employment opportunities for the disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | San Clemente, CA | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| Path | Pasadena, CA | Homeless assistance | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Irvine, CA | Hunger and poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Orange Coun | Santa Ana, CA | Housing for the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation | Garden Grove, CA | Education of school children in underprivileged areas | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Education of racially disadvantaged | $5,000 |
| Doctors without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Medical assistance for the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Spirit League | Mission Viejo, CA | Sports for the disabled | $5,000 |
| Project Kinship | Santa Ana, CA | Rehabilitation and employment of the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Irvine Public Schools Foundation | Irvine, CA | Harp music education | $5,000 |
| Roosevelt Elementary PTA | Burbank, CA | Theatre education | $5,000 |
| Aspire Creative Arts Program | Anaheim, CA | Education for disabled adults | $3,000 |
| Ucpoc | Santa Ana, CA | Education for the disabled | $3,000 |
| South Coast Repertory | Costa Mesa, CA | Theatre education for the underprivileged | $3,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundatio | Tucson, AZ | Educational scholarship assistance | $3,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Tipton, IA | International relief services | $3,000 |
| Just Faith Ministries | Louisville, KY | Hunger & Poverty Social Justice Education | $2,500 |
| Concern America | Santa Ana, CA | Hunger & Poverty assistance | $2,500 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Education: EE & English dept greatest needs | $2,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | International relief services | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Food service for elderly and shut-ins | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Venice, CA | Hunger poverty and education assistance | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Hunger and poverty relief | $2,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Philanthropy Education | $1,000 |
| KSU Foundation | Manhattan, KS | Education: EE dept greatest needs | $1,000 |
| Saddleback College Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | Education for the disabled | $1,000 |
| Hope Center for the Arts | Irvine, CA | Education of disabled adults | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $419,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $138,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620499349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0931291
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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