Lj Scenic Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 87-3506925 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $80,196.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HARLAN A JACOBS |
|---|---|
| Address | 12626 HIGH BLUFF DR STE 400, SAN DIEGO CA 92130 |
| Phone | 8582995900 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FORM OF INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATION WITH A COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS, INCLUDING A REPORT ON THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, A DETAILED STATEMENT OF THEIR PLANS FOR THE USE OF THE GRANT (INCLUDING A BUDGET), A STATEMENT OF THEIR PLANS AND COMMITMENTS AFTER THE GRANT, LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND LISTS OF PUBLICATIONS. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO CONVINCE THE FOUNDATION OF HIS/HER FINANCIAL NEED FOR THE GRANT FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 1) GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS PURSUING ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL, HISTORICAL, LEGAL OR LITERARY RESEARCH AND PRODUCING A REPORT THEREON.2) GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS IN THE VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS, LITERATURE, TEACHING, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH OR WRITING. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | General fund | $500,000 |
| Uplift Youth Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $125,000 |
| Hero World Challenge-TGR Foundation | Irvine, CA | General fund | $80,196 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $77,000 |
| UNLV Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Dieg | La Jolla, CA | General fund | $22,500 |
| US Ski Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | General fund | $14,000 |
| SCTA Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Uset Foundation | Gladstone, NJ | General fund | $8,750 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($142,036). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,004,482 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,105,632 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349103977
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3506925
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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