The Looker Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 77-0397495 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$233K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Creative Project | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $40,000 |
| Momentum Wheels for Humanity | Woodland Hills, CA | For general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Ptng and Sculp | New York, NY | For general operating fund | $20,000 |
| St Margaret's Center | Lennox, CA | For general operating fund | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | For environmental & health initiative programs | $15,000 |
| No Limits | Culver City, CA | For general operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Ojai Raptor Center | Oak View, CA | For general operating fund | $12,500 |
| Help of Ojai Inc | Ojai, CA | For general operating fund | $12,000 |
| Ucsd Student-Run Free Clinic Project | LA Jolla, CA | For general operating fund | $12,000 |
| School on Wheels | Ventura, CA | For general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Brother Benno's Center | Oceanside, CA | For general operating fund | $9,000 |
| Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $6,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders (Msf USA) | New York, NY | For general operating fund | $5,000 |
| Figueroa Wu Family Foundation (Pilsen Food Pantry) | Chicago, IL | For general operating fund | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | For general operating fund | $2,500 |
| Goleta Education Foundation | Goleta, CA | For general program fund | $1,500 |
| The Santa Barbara County Arts Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | For general operating fund | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | For general operating fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $232,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512959349100331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0397495
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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