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Lakeside Foundation

Woodbridge, New Jersey  ·  EIN 946066229  ·  Private foundation

Lakeside Foundation is a New Jersey-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.3M in annual giving against $50.3M in assets. This page documents the 562 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lakeside Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.3M
Total assets
562
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lakeside Foundation funds

Lakeside Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Zoological Society of San Diego
ANNUAL / CHILDREN'S ZOO / ELEPHANT VALLEY
San Diego, CA$275K2020
Providence House
GIVING HOPE FOR THE PHUTURE CAMPAIGN
Cleveland, OH$250K2024
United States Naval Academy
GENERAL FUND
Annapolis, MD$170K2022
Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine
GENERAL FUND
Oceanside, CA$150K2022
California Academy of Sciences
LAKESIDE FELLOWS PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$150K2020
Junior Achievement of Northern California
CONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF ANDY ZEISLER
Walnut Creek, CA$100K2020
Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine
GENERAL FUND
Oceanside, CA$100K2020
Navy-marine Corps Relief Society
GENERAL FUND
Arlington, VA$100K2020
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
Washington, DC$100K2020
Navy-marine Corps Relief Society
GENERAL FUND
Arlington, VA$100K2023
Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine
GENERAL FUND
Oceanside, CA$100K2023
Navy-marine Corps Relief Society
GENERAL FUND
Arlington, VA$100K2022
Spirit of America
GENERAL FUND
Arlington, VA$100K2022
Semper Fi Fund Injured Marine
GENERAL FUND
Oceanside, CA$100K2024
Boston Children's Hospital Trust
GENERAL FUND
Boston, MA$100K2024

Lakeside Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.3M
2022$2.9M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Lakeside Foundation

Lakeside Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Foundation

Does Lakeside Foundation accept grant applications?
Lakeside Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lakeside Foundation fund?
Lakeside Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Zoological Society of San Diego, Providence House, United States Naval Academy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lakeside Foundation give in grants?
Lakeside Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.8M over 562 grants.
Where is Lakeside Foundation located?
Lakeside Foundation is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946066229.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lakeside 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 Lakeside Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.