Lucky Number 9 Foundation
Invitation OnlyTopanga, California · EIN 83-1050793 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$173K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Hospital Medical Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $100,000 |
| Bnf Sangay Choling Foundation | Sherimuhung, BT | For the construction of the two storied prayer hall for nuns at thangrong. | $58,194 |
| Faks Foundation | Granite Bay, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Mendez National Institute of Transplatation Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $1,000 |
| West Valley Food Pantry | Woodland Hills, CA | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Yoga Gives Back | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Self-Realization Fellowship Church | Pacific Palisades, CA | Financial support | $1,000 |
| American Society of Buddhist Studies Inc | New York, NY | Srf lake shrine | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,194 | 8 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $86,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1050793
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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