Lisa and Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 26-4228771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Support organization missions | $90,000 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside, CA | Support organization missions | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Support organization missions | $15,000 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | Santa Ysabel, CA | Support organization missions | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | Pasadenac, CA | Support organization missions | $10,000 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | San Diego, CA | Support organization missions | $10,000 |
| The Americas Foundation | Solana Beach, CA | Support organization missions | $6,000 |
| Volunteer Collective | Santa Monica, CA | Support organization missions | $5,000 |
| Triform Camphill Community | Hudson, NY | Support organization missions | $2,500 |
| Donkeyland | Riverside, CA | Support organization missions | $2,000 |
| Shelters for Israel | Beverly Hills, CA | Support organization missions | $2,000 |
| Rsf Chabad | Del Mar, CA | Support organization missions | $1,800 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Support organization missions | $500 |
| Neurotalent Works | Pasadena, CA | Support organization missions | $500 |
| Sams Foundation | Washington, DC | Support organization missions | $500 |
| Yaaana | LA Jolla, CA | Support organization missions | $500 |
| Yiddishland | San Diego, CA | Support organization missions | $500 |
| Friends of San Pasqual Academy | Escondido, CA | Support organization missions | $300 |
| Jewish Healing Center Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support organization missions | $180 |
| Silver Age Yoga | San Diego, CA | Support organization missions | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,880 | 20 |
| 2023 | $163,310 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542329349100924
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4228771
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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