Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-4228771
Foundation Overview
Based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $1,653,783 to organizations in Illinois, California and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $90,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 40 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (32%), Santa Cruz (5%), Escondido (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 32% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Combatants For Peace | $10,000 | Pasadenac, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Colel Chabad | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Donkeyland | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $25,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Friends Of San Pasqual Academy | $300 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $12,500 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Jewish Healing Center Los Angeles | $180 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Neurotalent Works | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Rsf Chabad | $1,800 | Del Mar, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Sams Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Shelters For Israel | $2,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Silver Age Yoga | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| The Americas Foundation | $6,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Triform Camphill Community | $2,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $90,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Volunteer Collective | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Yaaana | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Yiddishland | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Combatants For Peace | $10,000 | Pasadenac, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Colel Chabad | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Donkeyland | $2,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $25,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Friends Of San Pasqual Academy | $300 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $12,500 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Jewish Healing Center Los Angeles | $180 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Neurotalent Works | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Rsf Chabad | $1,800 | Del Mar, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Sams Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Shelters For Israel | $2,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Silver Age Yoga | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| The Americas Foundation | $6,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Triform Camphill Community | $2,500 | Hudson, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $90,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Volunteer Collective | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Yaaana | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Yiddishland | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2024 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $6,000 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $21,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical Society | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Beverly Hills Temple Of The Arts | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Ramona Community Foundation | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| National Jewish Health | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Fireworks Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Volunteer Collective | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Friends Of San Pasqual Academy | $1,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Jewish Healing Center Los Angeles | $180 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Global Jewish Assistance & Relief Network | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Adopt A Family Foundation | $10,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Shelters For Israel | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Hand In Hand Homecare Inc | $1,000 | La Palma, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | $18,130 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Combatants For Peace | $5,000 | Pasadenac, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Yaaana | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| The Alliance For Global Justice | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $25,371 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $15,000 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| California Thoroughbred Foundation | $500 | Arcadia, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| The Alliance For Global Justice | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $25,371 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $15,000 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| California Thoroughbred Foundation | $500 | Arcadia, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $10,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| The Alliance For Global Justice | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of San Diego | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $25,371 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | $15,000 | Santa Ysabel, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| California Thoroughbred Foundation | $500 | Arcadia, CA, US | Support Organization Missions | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $3,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| The Americas Foundation | $2,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| University Of California At Santa C | $85,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Ramona Community | $2,500 | Ramona, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| California Innocence Project | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Operation Phantom Support | $10,000 | Killeen, TX, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Friends Of San Pasqual Academy | $50,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee | $500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Avotaynu Foundation | $1,000 | Shelton, CT, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| The Alliance For Global Justice | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Adopt A Family Foundation | $5,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Hope Village | $500 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Yaaana | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2020 |
| Hands Of Peace | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| San Diego Oasis | $1,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| The Americas Foundation | $6,000 | Chula Vista, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | $35,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| The San Diego Zoo | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| California Rangeland Trust | $6,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2020 |
| University Of California At Santa C | $25,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Lions Tigers Bears | $3,000 | Alpine, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Edwin Gregson | $5,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Adl | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Naacp | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Workshop For Warriors | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Torrey Pines Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Community Center | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| University Of California At Davis | $11,000 | Davis, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Ecovivarium | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| University Of California At Berkele | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Colel Chabad | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Ramona Community | $2,500 | Ramona, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Lost My Gig Fund | $10,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| St Madeleine Sophie Barat | $100 | Bellevue, WA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| The Alpha Project | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| San Diego Architectural Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Veterans For Peace | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Syrian Community Network | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| California Thoroughbred | $1,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Organization's Mission | 2020 |
| Russell Rescue Inc | $10,000 | Moorpark, CA, US | Support Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Amaliah Project | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2018 |
| Workshop For Warriors | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Alpha Project | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2018 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $10,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Beagles And Buddies | $1,000 | Apple Valley, CA, US | Support Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Dog Dreams Foundation | $25,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Support Of Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Bilateral Safety Corridor | $10,000 | National City, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2018 |
| Lions Tigers And Bears | $5,000 | Alpine, CA, US | Support Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Iajgs | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2018 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | $7,500 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Dog Dreams Foundation | $75,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Support Organizations Mission | 2018 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Rhode Island School Of Design | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Amaliah Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Hias | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Alpha Project | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundatio | $10,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Service | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Amaliah Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Veterans For Peace | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Mingei International Museum | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Mingei International Museum | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Jewish Healing Center Of Los Angele | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Beth Morrison Projects | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Get Charged Up | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Ride Above Disability | $1,000 | Poway, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2017 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Cal State University San Marcos | $1,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| The Americas Foundation | $17,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2016 |
| Hands Of Peace | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2016 |
| Arts A Reason To Survive | $5,000 | National City, CA, US | Humanitarian | 2016 |
| The Brentwood Fund | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Polaris Project | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2016 |
| Alpha Project | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Humanitarian Needs | 2016 |
| Adopt A Family | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Humanitarian | 2016 |
| Hiasfor The Refugee | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Humanitarian | 2016 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Medical Services | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2016 |
| Mingei International | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-4228771 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 576 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Heidi Auerbach Farkash |
|---|---|
| Director | John Farkash |
Forms 990-PF
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