Lakeshore Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 306284987 · Private foundation
Lakeshore Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $21.7M in giving and $265.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 156 grants for Lakeshore Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Lakeshore Foundation funds
Lakeshore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care.
Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam America GENERAL | Boston, MA | $3.5M | 2024 |
| The Brennan Center for Justice GENERAL | New York, NY | $3.5M | 2024 |
| The Leadership Conference Education Fund GENERAL | Washington, DC | $3.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Lakeshore Foundation
From Lakeshore Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Oxfam America, The Brennan Center for Justice, The Leadership Conference Education Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lakeshore Foundation give in grants?
- Lakeshore Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $21.7M in giving. 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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Lakeshore Foundation?
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