William David Sommerville Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 88-2182033 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sally's Fund | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitlabe | $10,000 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Judes Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2182033
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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