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Invitation OnlyPalm Springs, California · EIN 30-1341066 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cathedral City, CA | Public support | $20,000 |
| Loma Linda Children Hospital | Loma Linda, CA | Public support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children Hospital | Culver City, CA | Public support | $7,000 |
| Palm Springs Animal Shelter | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $6,500 |
| Shelter From the Storm | Palm Desert, CA | Public support | $5,000 |
| Foundation at Psusd | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $5,000 |
| Eleanor Senior Center | Coachella, CA | Public support | $5,000 |
| Indio Senior Center | Indio, CA | Public support | $5,000 |
| C C Boys and Girls Club | Cathedral City, CA | Public support | $4,000 |
| Cathedral City Police Assn | Cathedral City, CA | Public support | $4,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $3,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library | Rancho Mirage, CA | Public support | $3,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $3,000 |
| Love Love Tennis Foundation | Indio, CA | Public support | $2,500 |
| Mizzell Senior Center | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $2,000 |
| P S Boys and Girls Club | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $2,000 |
| Marthas Village and Kitchen | Indio, CA | Public support | $2,000 |
| Palm Springs Police Officers Assn | Palm Springs, CA | Public support | $2,000 |
| Cathedral City Police Officers Assn | Cathedral City, CA | Public support | $2,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center | Palm Desert, CA | Public support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($64,368). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,368 | 37 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523289349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-1341066
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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