The Sharon D Lund Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrange, California · EIN 23-7306460 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.8M
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$137.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $125,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | General operation | $625,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | General operation | $537,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $523,000 |
| Children's Hospital LA | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $500,000 |
| Volunteers of America - LA | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $450,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Oc | Irvine, CA | General operation | $325,000 |
| The Frostig Center | Pasadena, CA | General operation | $300,000 |
| Ryman Arts | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $225,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | General operation | $200,000 |
| Give Kids the World | Kissimmee, FL | General operation | $200,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | General operation | $200,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operation | $200,000 |
| Save the Family | Mesa, AZ | General operation | $150,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Desert | Whitewater, CA | Gener | $125,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | General operation | $110,000 |
| Canine Companions | Oceanside, CA | General operation | $100,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virg Beach, VA | General operation | $100,000 |
| Riverview School | Cape Cod, MA | General operation | $100,000 |
| American Career College Educational | Irvine, CA | General operation | $75,000 |
| Exceptional Minds | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operation | $75,000 |
| The Sheepfold | Santa Ana, CA | General operation | $75,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Santa Ana, CA | General operation | $75,000 |
| Earthfire | Tetonia, ID | General operation | $70,000 |
| Fosterall | Glendale, CA | General operation | $65,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $60,000 |
| Caterina's Club | Anaheim, CA | General operation | $60,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | General operation | $60,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General operation | $60,000 |
| Share Our Selves | Costa Mesa, CA | General operation | $60,000 |
| Exp | Long Beach, CA | General operation | $55,000 |
| Friendly Center | Orange, CA | General operation | $55,000 |
| Art Division | South Pasadena, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Best Buddies | Miami, FL | General operation | $50,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Monterey Park, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Casa of Orange County | Orange, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Costa Mesa, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Strive | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| The Young Americans | Corona, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Walt Disney Hometown Museum | Marceline, MO | General operation | $50,000 |
| Westmark School | Encino, CA | General operation | $50,000 |
| Inspire Life Skills | Corona, CA | General operation | $40,000 |
| Make a Wish LA | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $40,000 |
| Make a Wish Oc | Irvine, CA | General operation | $40,000 |
| School on Wheels | Oak View, CA | General operation | $40,000 |
| United Friends of Children | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $40,000 |
| Garner Holt Education Foundation | Redlands, CA | General operation | $35,000 |
| Bracken's Kitchen | Garden Grove, CA | General operation | $30,000 |
| High School Inc | Costa Mesa, CA | General operation | $30,000 |
| Independence Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operation | $30,000 |
| California Casa | San Diego, CA | General operation | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | General operation | $25,000 |
| Orange County Ronald Mcdonald House | Orange, CA | General operation | $25,000 |
| Songs of Love | Forest Hills, NY | General operation | $25,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Philadelphia, PA | General operation | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,750,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $6,750,000 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101636
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7306460
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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