The Lampstand Foundation
Invitation OnlyEscondido, California · EIN 91-1503479 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $2,500.
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
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | Education scholarship | $30,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Christian ministry | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | Christian ministry | $6,000 |
| Heartbeat International | Columbus, OH | Christian ministry | $4,060 |
| Community Bible Study | Boone, NC | Christian ministry | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bend, OR | Chrristian ministry | $2,900 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Educattion christian ministry | $2,500 |
| National Network of Youth Ministry | Wrightwood, CA | Education christian ministry | $2,400 |
| In Touch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Christian ministy | $2,400 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | Christian ministry | $2,064 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $1,500 |
| Shepherds House Ministries | Bend, OR | Christian ministry1500 | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | San Diego, CA | Christian ministry | $1,100 |
| Luis Palau Association | Portland, OR | Christtian ministry | $1,000 |
| Campus Alliance | San Diego, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Seed Foundation | Fallbrook, CA | Chistian minisytry | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Springfield, OR | Wildlife conservation | $1,000 |
| Sweeney Consulting Ministry | Newberg, OR | Christian ministry | $800 |
| Bill Sky-Eagle Evangelistic Assn | Arlington, TX | Christian ministry | $750 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Land preservation | $500 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Christian ministry | $500 |
| California Family Council | Sacramento, CA | Christian ministry | $500 |
| Discovery Institute | Newberg, OR | Education scholarship | $300 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($85,455). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,229 | 38 |
| 2024 | $196,273 | 44 |
| 2023 | $214,074 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611059349100241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1503479
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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