Laguna Beach Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Laguna Beach Community Foundation is located in Laguna Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laguna Beach Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Laguna Beach Community Foundation generated $779.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $624.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Laguna Beach Community Foundation has awarded 176 individual grants totaling $14,948,019. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST LOCAL CHARITIES, CONNECT DONOR PASSIONS WITH NONPROFIT NEEDS, AND WORK WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS IN ASSISTING THEIR CLIENTS IN GIVING NOW AND BEYOND THEIR LIFETIMES WITH A LEGACY GIFT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TERRY SMITH TRUST FUND & WAYNE L PETERSON TRUST FUND:IN 2021, THE FOUNDATION WAS THE RECIPIENT OF A LARGE TESTAMENTARY GIFT. THE DONORS LEFT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FOUNDATION AS TO HOW TO DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS TO CERTAIN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.IN 2023, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS LEFT BY THE DONORS, WE DISTRIBUTED $611,145 FROM THE TERRY SMITH TRUST AND THE WAYNE L PETERSON TRUST FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THE HIGHEST CONTRIBUTIONS GOING TOWARDS NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH($125,000), BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ($118,072), SCHOOLPOWER($100,000), AND LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION ($100,000).


SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN:THE SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK, ESTABLISHED IN 2009, IS A COMMUNITY SPACE IN LAGUNA BEACH, OFFERING A VENUE FOR GARDENING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS. EFFORTS TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR PERMANENT PRESERVATION HAVE BEEN ONGOING, WITH THE SOUTH LAGUNA CIVIC ASSOCIATION, SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK, AND LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKING TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS.THE FOUNDATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO SECURING THE PROPERTY OR FINDING AN ALTERNATIVE LOCATION, AND ALL DONATED FUNDS ARE SAFELY HELD BY THE LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN SECURE, INCOME-GENERATING ACCOUNTS FOR FUTURE PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES.


TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE FUNDS TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Trustee
$0
Name Not Listed
Trustee
$0
Name Not Listed
Trustee
$0
Tom Davis
Chairman Of The Board
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$778,664
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$778,664
Total Program Service Revenue$384
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $779,048

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Laguna Beach Community Foundation has awarded $612,110 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

PURPOSE: General Fund

$119,840

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

PURPOSE: General Fund

$11,229

CHHAHARI

PURPOSE: General Fund

$50,000

LB ART MUSEUM

PURPOSE: General Fund

$15,000

LB COMMUNITY CLINIC

PURPOSE: General Fund

$50,000

LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: General Fund

$100,000
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