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Pacific Life Foundation

Newport Beach, California  ·  EIN 953433806  ·  Private foundation

Pacific Life Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.1M in annual giving against $129.1M in assets. This page documents the 4 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Pacific Life Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$129.1M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Pacific Life Foundation funds

Pacific Life Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, k-12 education, higher education, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationHealth CareCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include older adults, young adults, low-income communities.

older adultsyoung adultslow-income communities

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement 16
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 16
Newport Beach, CA$8.2M2024
See Attached Statement 13
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 13
Newport Beach, CA$7.8M2022
See Attached Statement 16
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 16
Newport Beach, CA$7.6M2023
See Attached
SEE ATTACHMENT
Newport Beach, CA$7.1M2020

Pacific Life Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.1M
2022$7.8M
2023$7.6M
2024$8.2M

How to apply for funding from Pacific Life Foundation

Pacific Life 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. You can review the foundation directly at pacificlife.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Pacific Life Foundation

Does Pacific Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Pacific Life 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 Pacific Life Foundation fund?
Pacific Life Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement 16, See Attached Statement 13, See Attached Statement 16. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Pacific Life Foundation give in grants?
Pacific Life Foundation reported $7.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.8M over 4 grants.
Where is Pacific Life Foundation located?
Pacific Life Foundation is based in Newport Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953433806.
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About this profile. This page is built from Pacific Life 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 Pacific Life Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.