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Lakeshore Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 306284987  ·  Private foundation

Lakeshore Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $19.8M in annual giving against $321.3M in assets. This page documents the 156 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lakeshore Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$19.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$321.3M
Total assets
156
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lakeshore Foundation funds

Lakeshore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeHealth Care

Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.

immigrants & refugeeslow-income communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lakeshore Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oxfam America
GENERAL
Boston, MA$3.5M2024
The Brennan Center for Justice
GENERAL
New York, NY$3.5M2024
The Leadership Conference Education Fund
GENERAL
Washington, DC$3.0M2020
The Brennan Center for Justice
GENERAL
New York, NY$3.0M2020
The Brennan Center for Justice
GENERAL
New York, NY$3.0M2023
Oxfam America
GENERAL
Boston, MA$3.0M2023
The Brennan Center for Justice
GENERAL
New York, NY$3.0M2022
The Leadership Conference Education Fund
GENERAL
Washington, DC$2.0M2022
Oxfam America
GENERAL
Boston, MA$2.0M2022
Oxfam America
GENERAL
Boston, MA$2.0M2020
Oxfam America
General
Boston, MA$2.0M2018
Center for Global Development
GENERAL
Washington, DC$2.0M2024
The Innocence Project Inc
GENERAL
New York, NY$2.0M2024
Southern Poverty Law Center
GENERAL
Montgomery, AL$2.0M2024
Florence Immigrant & Refugees Rights Project
GENERAL
Florence, AZ$2.0M2024

Lakeshore Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.1M
2018$15.2M
2020$19.8M
2022$18.0M
2023$20.7M
2024$20.8M

How to apply for funding from Lakeshore Foundation

From Lakeshore Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AT THIS TIME.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Foundation

Does Lakeshore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Lakeshore Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lakeshore Foundation fund?
Lakeshore Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Oxfam America, The Brennan Center for Justice, The Leadership Conference Education Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lakeshore Foundation give in grants?
Lakeshore Foundation reported $19.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $97.6M over 156 grants.
Where is Lakeshore Foundation located?
Lakeshore Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 306284987.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lakeshore Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lakeshore Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.