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L Cruz Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Lydia Cruz. It holds total assets of $311K. Annual income is reported at $50K. Total assets have decreased from $395K in 2011 to $311K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, L Cruz Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $243K, with a median grant of $675. Annual giving has grown from $49K in 2020 to $79K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $21K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Maryland, North Carolina, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$300
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
L Cruz Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MD, NC.
L Cruz Foundation has distributed a total of $243K across 98 grants. The median grant size is $675, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $21K.
L Cruz Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
L Cruz Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia F Cruz | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leonardo Cruz | SECRETARY/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$311K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$311K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$243K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$675
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulDONATION | Pasadena, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| City Of HopeDONATION | Duarte, CA | $800 | 2023 |
| Covenant HouseDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $600 | 2023 |
| Childrens HospitalDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| St John'S SeminaryDONATION | Camarillo, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Called To RenewDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Our Savior Catholic ChurchDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| La Canada Flintridge EducationalDONATION | La Canada, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Poor Clares Of Santa BarbaraDONATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Charity Of Our LadyDONATION | Baltic, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Union Rescue MissionDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesDONATION | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Stmary'S MissionDONATION | Red Lake, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And GirlsDONATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaDONATION | New York, NY | $800 | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Southern MissionDONATION | Walls, MS | $600 | 2023 |
| Smile TrainDONATION | Washington, DC | $600 | 2023 |
| Christian AppalachianDONATION | Paintskille, KY | $600 | 2023 |
| Boys TownDONATION | Boys Town, NE | $500 | 2023 |
| Friars Of The AtonementDONATION | Garrison, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityDONATION | Durham, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Net MinistersDONATION | W St Paul, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| St Mary MissionDONATION | Red Lake, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Jesus West ProvinceDONATION | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalDONATION | Memphis, TN | $650 | 2022 |
| Unisef UsaDONATION | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| The Monastery Of The AngelsDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $300 | 2022 |
| St Joseph Indian SchoolDONATION | Chamberlain, SD | $100 | 2022 |
| Oblate MissionDONATION | San Antonio, TX | $100 | 2022 |
| Basilica Of NsDONATION | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |
| Society Of Little FlowersDONATION | Darien, IL | $100 | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersDONATION | New York, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| St Benedict'S AbbeyDONATION | Benet Lake, WI | $100 | 2022 |
| Huntington HospitalDONATION | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2021 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA