Pacific Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Pacific Charitable Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 33-0451216
Foundation Overview
Based in San Diego, CA, Pacific Charitable Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $83,450 to organizations in New York, Texas and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $10,000, with a median award of $200.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 14 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (45%), Torrance (6%), San Francisco (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 39% growth trend over 7 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 (64%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pacific Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Study Fellowship | $100 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Journey Evangelical Church | $100 | Westminster, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Association Of Music Angel | $5,000 | Walnut, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Bible Church | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Uso | $50 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| World Vision | $300 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | $100 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Journey Evangelical Church | $100 | Westminster, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Association Of Music Angel | $5,000 | Walnut, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Francisco Bible Church | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Uso | $50 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| World Vision | $300 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chinnese Comunity Church | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chinese United Methodist Church | $250 | San Franisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | $150 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | $250 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Family Life | $150 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Father Joe's Village | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Focus On The Family | $150 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heritage Baptist Church | $250 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $200 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $450 | Penngrove, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Foundation | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco Bible Church | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| South Coast Set Free | $200 | Chula Vista, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Southern | $200 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $200 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Staff Of Hope | $400 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Team | $250 | Carol Stream, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Uso | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Coast Sports Medicine Foundati | $10,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chinnese Comunity Church | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chinese United Methodist Church | $250 | San Franisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | $150 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | $250 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Family Life | $150 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Father Joe's Village | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Focus On The Family | $150 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heritage Baptist Church | $250 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $200 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $450 | Penngrove, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Foundation | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $750 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Francisco Bible Church | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| South Coast Set Free | $200 | Chula Vista, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Southern | $200 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $200 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Staff Of Hope | $400 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Team | $250 | Carol Stream, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Uso | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| West Coast Sports Medicine Foundati | $10,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspca | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | $200 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | Ministry Support | 2021 |
| Family Life | $200 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Father Joe's Village | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Focus On The Family | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $250 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvest Ministries | $100 | Riverside, CA, US | Ministry Support | 2021 |
| Locke Foundation | $100 | Walnut Grove, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $800 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $100 | Penngrove, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| South Coast Set Free Bajkiewicz | $200 | Chula Vista, CA, US | Baja Mission Support | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Staff Of Hope | $300 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Team | $250 | Carol Stream, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Uso | $300 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Voice Of The Martyrs | $100 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Christmas Care Packs | 2021 |
| World Vision | $200 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chinese Community Church | $150 | San Diego, CA, US | Youth Bible Reading Program | 2021 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $200 | San Angelo, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Guideposts Foundation | $200 | Harlan, IA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $400 | San Diego, CA, US | Ministry Support | 2020 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $400 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $1,000 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Father Joe's Village | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Focus On The Family | $400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $400 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | $200 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $4,000 | Studio City, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Elementary Institute Of Science | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Team | $200 | Carol Stream, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $200 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Malibu Community Labor Exchange | $200 | Malibu, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Staff Of Hope | $300 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy R | $200 | Hackensack, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Church Of Christ | $200 | Cleveland, OH, US | Disaster Ministries | 2020 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $200 | Penngrove, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Voices For Children | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Montebello Plymouth Congregational | $300 | Montebello, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chinese Community Church | $700 | San Diego, CA, US | Leadership Endowment | 2018 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $350 | San Diego, CA, US | Ministry Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Foundation | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | Senior Trust Fund | 2018 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $350 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Southwest County | $3,000 | Murrieta, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University City High School | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| World Vision | $150 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $100 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lincoln Elementary Pta | $200 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Father Joe's Village | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Speical Olympics Southern California | $50 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Focus On The Family | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $150 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| North High Jrotc | $400 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $400 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cub Scouts Pack 959 | $50 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Pepperdine Strong Fund | $250 | Malibu, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Murdock Elementary Pta | $100 | La Mesa, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $150 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | $50 | Frisco, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | $100 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Paradise Adventist Academy | $350 | Paradise, CA, US | Wild Fires Relief | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Uso | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Jems | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Genreal Support | 2018 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | $100 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chinese Bible Mission | $100 | San Ramon, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Family Life | $100 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lowell Alumni Association | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | $100 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Of San Francisco | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chinese Community Church | $400 | San Diego, CA, US | Leadership Endowment | 2017 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | Ministry Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Foundation | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | Senior Trust Fund | 2017 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $6,000 | Studio City, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Hurricane Harvey Relief | 2017 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $300 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| University City High School | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| World Vision | $300 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Palomar Christian Conference Center | $100 | Palomar Mountain, CA, US | New Horse Fund | 2017 |
| Lincoln Elementary | $100 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2017 |
| Father Joe's Village | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Speical Olympics Southern California | $100 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Focus On The Family | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | $100 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Bob Hope Uso | $100 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chinese Bible Mission | $100 | San Ramon, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chinese Community Church | $800 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| East West Christian Outreach | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Father Joe's Villages | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Focus On The Family | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Food For The Poor | $100 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Gardena Valley Friends Of The Library | $100 | Cardena, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | $200 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabeties Research Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | $100 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Lowell High School | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Murdock Elementary School | $100 | La Mesa, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church | $100 | Montebello, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble | $100 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Foundation | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Historical Museum | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Chinese Women's Association | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Speical Olympics | $100 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| University Of San Francisco | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| University High School | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Humane Society | $100 | El Cajon, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Union Of Pan Asian Communities | $300 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Whiskers And Tails Foundation | $100 | Torrance, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| World Vision | $200 | Tacoma, WA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Presbyterian Reformed Ministries | $100 | Black Mountain, NC, US | General Support | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to Pacific Charitable Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($211,123-$216,499), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in CA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bu And Yang Foundation
EIN: 27-3026309 | 3 grants awarded |
$212,722
(≈ Similar) |
$225
median grant |
Fremont, CA
Same state |
|
|
The Parrhesia Foundation
EIN: 92-1309810 | 12 grants awarded |
$212,293
(≈ Similar) |
$183.5
median grant |
San Rafael, CA
Same state |
|
|
North Beach Foundation Inc
EIN: 20-0599571 | 61 grants awarded |
$211,430
(≈ Similar) |
$300
median grant |
San Francisco, CA
Same state |
|
|
Martin And Ann Goldstein Family Foundation
EIN: 47-1407863 | 383 grants awarded |
$211,123
(≈ Similar) |
$250
median grant |
Costa Mesa, CA
Same state |
|
|
Ykjd Foundation
EIN: 87-3655665 | 23 grants awarded |
$216,499
(≈ Similar) |
$270
median grant |
Los Gatos, CA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in CA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Pacific Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 33-0451216 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4550 KEARNY VILLA ROAD APT 212 San Diego, CA 92123-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pacific Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Milton Low |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Lynn Low |
| Treasurer | Sheryl Sherman |
| Director | Jerry Lee |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Pacific Charitable Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.