The Lyman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 20-2019997 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$87K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $9,000.
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
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Wildlife grant | $27,000 |
| Horizon Christian Fellowship | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Religious grant | $12,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Religious grant | $10,000 |
| Promises2kids | San Diego, CA | General grant | $9,000 |
| Axeals Foundation | San Pedro, CA | Health grant | $7,500 |
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | Arts grant | $7,156 |
| Manchester Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | General grant | $5,000 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | Arts grant | $5,000 |
| Abraham Path Initiation | Newtown, PA | Wildlife grant | $1,000 |
| Trojan League of Sd | Los Angeles, CA | General grant | $1,000 |
| Honorary Deputy Sheriffs | San Diego, CA | General grant | $750 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | General grant | $500 |
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | Health grant | $500 |
| Seacrest Foundation | Orange, CA | Health grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,656 | 14 |
| 2024 | $61,700 | 10 |
| 2023 | $50,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600719349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2019997
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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