Told Foundation
Invitation OnlyCamarillo, California · EIN 27-5440096 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$66.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $150,000.
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
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | To fund ahmanson science center support and center for nonprofit leadership operational support; to fund general operating expenses to… | $1,246,010 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $575,000 |
| Csuci Foundation | Camarillo, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $464,935 |
| Kidstream Children's Museum | Camarillo, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $250,000 |
| To Arts | Thousand Oaks, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $200,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Northridge, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $150,000 |
| Museum of Ventura County | Ventura, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $150,000 |
| Ventura Co Community Foundation | Camarillo, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $150,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Chicago, IL | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $80,000 |
| The Moorpark College Foundation | Moorpark, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo | Camarillo, CA | To fund staff development grant | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, IA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County | Camarillo, CA | To fund building capacity around bigs grant | $25,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Westlake Village, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $25,000 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families | Camarillo, CA | To fund nonpublic special education school (nps) | $25,000 |
| Studio Channel Islands Art Center | Camarillo, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $25,000 |
| Food Share Ventura County | Oxnard, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $10,000 |
| Livingston Memorial Visiting | Ventura, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $10,000 |
| Ventura College Foundation | Ventura, CA | To fund basic needs pantry at ventura college | $10,000 |
| Ventura County Leadership Academy | Ventura, CA | To fund general operating expenses to fulfill the recipients mission | $10,000 |
| Channel Islands Maritime Museum | Oxnard, CA | To fund maritime educational programs | $3,000 |
| Joel & Frances Mccrea Ranch Foundation | Moorpark, CA | To fund interpretive educational programs | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | John B. "jack" gilbert student experience fund - 2025 and 2026 | $2,075,000 |
| Csuci Foundation | Camarillo, CA | Told fund for high impact practices - 2025 and 2026 | $650,000 |
| Kidstream Children's Museum | Camarillo, CA | Educational programming - 2025 and 2026 | $150,000 |
| Ventura Co Community Foundation | Camarillo, CA | Community leadership grant - 2025 and 2026 | $150,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, IA | Live fierce reduce your risk sponsor - 2025 and 2026 | $70,000 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Expendable scholarship grant | $13,990 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,571,945 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,420,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5440096
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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