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Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation at a glance

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Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$185k
Granted FY2024still arriving
20
Grants FY2024still arriving
3
States reached
$90k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0194% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Education$326kInternational$200kAnimals$136kHuman Services$122kFood & Nutrition$70kArts & Culture$67kYouth Development$63kPhilanthropy$47kOther$0
02FY2024 · 20 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k14 grants · $22k
  • $10k–50k5 grants · $73k
  • $50k–250k1 grant · $90k
$2,000
Median grant
3
States reached
$1.5M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION$90,000
DUWARA CONSCIOUSNESS FOUNDATION$25,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO$15,000
ILAN LAEL FOUNDATION$12,500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF COMBATANTS FOR PEACE$10,000
WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION$10,000
THE AMERICAS FOUNDATION$6,000
VOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE$5,000
Individual grant recipient$2,500
SHELTERS FOR ISRAEL$2,000
DONKEYLAND$2,000
Individual grant recipient$1,800
SAMS FOUNDATION$500
YIDDISHLAND$500
YAAANA$500
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY17–24, $96k) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 8% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%VOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE: $5k → 14%VOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE: $2k → 14%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO: $25k → 11%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO: $21k → 11%JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO: $15k → 11%NEUROTALENT WORKS: $500 → 14%American Red Cross: $10k → 11%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $5k → 11%WARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION: $10k → 11%SAN DIEGO OASIS: $1k → 11%SAN DIEGO OASIS: $500 → 11%GET CHARGED UP: $1k → 11%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
MN
IL
NY
NJ
CT
RI
CA
CO
MO
MD
AZ
DC
LA
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
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Where the work is directed

The same grants placed two ways: where each recipient sits, and where its stated purpose sends the money.

About 41% of Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation’s grant dollars are earmarked for a different county than the recipient’s own address. By recipient address, 84% of the giving stays in CA; by stated purpose, 48%.

Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundationlessmore of its giving
Placed by recipient address
How this is measured
Recipient view: each grant at its grantee’s ZIP, mapped to a county. Directed view: each grant at the county its stated purpose names, falling back to the recipient’s county when the purpose names no place; US grants only. A county shows only if it carries the top 95% of that view’s dollars. Purposes are read from the funder’s own 990 grant descriptions.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

62%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$743k · 26 repeat orgs$456k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +46% since the first grant, against +21% for those funded once.

26 repeat relationships: 12 still active in FY2024, 14 since wound down; 8 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

26
54

Total granted

$743k
$438k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+46%
+21%

Still filing today

62%
43%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 90% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $18k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Human ServicesInternationalEducationAnimalsArts & CultureHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • US
    UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION
    4× · 2017–2024 · $126k · revenue +55%
  • JF
    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO
    3× · 2022–2024 · $61k · revenue +14%
  • FO
    FRIENDS OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY INC
    3× · 2021–2024 · $51k · revenue +31%

Funded once

  • DD
    DOG DREAMS FOUNDATION
    one grant, 2018 · $100k · revenue -84% · 60% of their budget
  • THE BAIL PROJECT INC
    one grant, 2019 · $30k · revenue -57%
  • RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGNgraduated
    one grant, 2017 · $25k · revenue +42%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Ucsf Foundation Investment Company

The organization provides professional investment management services for endowed gifts and financial assets entrusted to the ucsf foundation.

Education
2
Jewish Federation of San Diego County

Jewish federation of san diego county is dedicated to building a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring jewish community.

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3
Sandler Foundation

The foundation operates exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of, or to carry out the purposes of the jewish community federation of san francisco, the…

Philanthropy
4
San Diego State University Foundation Sdsu Research Foundation

To support and further the research, education and community service objectives of san diego state university.

Education
5
Jfs Foundation

To support the charitable mission of jewish community foundation of san diego, a ca nonprofit public benefit corporation, by facilitating charitable activities of the type carried on by jewish family service of san diego, a ca nonprofit…

Human Services
6
American Friends of the Us - Israel Binational Science Foundation

The mission of the american friends of the u.s.-israel binational science foundation (afbsf) is to ensure the continuation of collaborative world-class scientific research by israeli and american scientists through the us israel binational…

Science & Tech
7
Arab Foundations Forum Usa

(See Schedule O)

Education
8
The Israel Innovation Fund Inc

Our vision is to reignite the zionist spirit and meet the needs of jewish civilization in the twenty-first century by connecting people around the world through the vibrancy and creativity of contemporary israeli culture.

Arts & Culture
9
Refugee Protection International Inc

Rpi's mission is to partner with local non-gov organizations and others to strengthen protection and self-reliance among refugees and internally displaced persons near conflict zones.

International
10
The Sierra Fund

The Sierra Fund (TSF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to restore ecosystem and community resiliency in the Sierra Nevada.

Environment
11
Santa Fe Community Foundation

The santa fe community foundation inspires philanthropic generosity, strengthens nonprofits, and fosters positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region. the foundation's vision is a thriving northern new mexico,…

Philanthropy
12
Ukrainian Refugee Foundation

URF is a 501(c)(30 nonprofit based in California. We receive funds through private donations and spend them on several programs, providing aid, rescue, and relief for Ukrainian war victims in the form of cash donations for food, shelter,…

Public Safety & Disaster
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is The San Diego Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Getchargedup. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
05the grantee network

47 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 47 of the 90 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

2
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
9
Early backer (in before they grew)
45/47
Grantees still filing
30/47
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

University of California at Santa C: $110,000 · OtherUniversity of California at Santa CJEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $65,000 · OtherJEWISH FAMILY SERVICESMINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM: $40,371 · OtherMINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMILAN LAEL FOUNDATION: $33,500 · OtherILAN LAEL FOUNDATIONAMALIAH PROJECT: $25,000 · Other+58 more: $310,360 · Other+58 moreUC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION: $126,000 · EducationUC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATI…FRIENDS OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY INC: $51,300 · EducationFRIENDS OF SAN PASQUAL…RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN: $25,000 · EducationRHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF…UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION: $18,130 · EducationUC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATIO…AMERICAN FRIENDS OF COMBATANTS FOR PEACE INC: $15,000 · EducationAMERICAN FRIENDS OF CO…DOG DREAMS FOUNDATION: $100,000 · AnimalsDOG DREAMS…HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER: $7,500 · AnimalsHELEN WOOD…LIONS TIGERS AND BEARS: $5,000 · Animals+1 more: $2,000 · AnimalsJEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO: $61,000 · Human ServicesAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $15,000 · Human ServicesWARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION: $10,000 · Human ServicesVOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE: $7,000 · Human Services+3 more: $3,000 · Human ServicesDuwara Consciousness Foundation: $70,000 · Food & NutritionCALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST: $6,000 · Food & NutritionInternational Rescue Committee INC: $16,500 · InternationalADOPT A FAMILY FOUNDATION: $15,000 · InternationalHIAS INC: $10,000 · InternationalAlliance for Global Justice Corp: $10,000 · InternationalMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $10,000 · International+2 more: $2,500 · InternationalTHE BAIL PROJECT INC: $30,000 · Crime & LegalBilateral Safety Corridor Coalition: $10,000 · Crime & Legal
Other$584,231Education$235,430Animals$114,500Human Services$96,000Food & Nutrition$76,000International$64,000Crime & Legal$40,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetUC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION: $126,000 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetDOG DREAMS FOUNDATION: $100,000 over 1y, 60% of budgetDuwara Consciousness Foundation: $70,000 over 3y, 29% of budgetJEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO: $61,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY INC: $51,300 over 3y, 12% of budgetTHE BAIL PROJECT INC: $30,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetRHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetUC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION: $18,130 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS: $17,500 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $16,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAS FOUNDATION INC: $16,000 over 4y, 0.4% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN FRIENDS OF COMBATANTS FOR PEACE INC: $15,000 over 2y, 0.5% of budgetADOPT A FAMILY FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 2y, 7.9% of budgetShelters for Israel: $12,000 over 2y, 1.9% of budgetSunbird Initiative: $11,500 over 4y, 0.6% of budgetNATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHIAS INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAlliance for Global Justice Corp: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetRANCHO SANTA FE EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetTHE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBilateral Safety Corridor Coalition: $10,000 over 1y, 3.4% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWARRIOR FOUNDATION FREEDOM STATION: $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetWORKSHOPS FOR WARRIORS INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetVeterans For Peace Inc: $10,000 over 1y, 1.8% of budgetHELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER: $7,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetVOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE: $7,000 over 2y, 2.2% of budgetCALIFORNIA RANGELAND TRUST: $6,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetLIONS TIGERS AND BEARS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetSYRIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY: $5,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetBETH MORRISON PROJECTS INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetGLOBAL JEWISH ASSISTANCE & RELIEF NETWORK: $2,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetDonkeyLand: $2,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSAN DIEGO OASIS: $1,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetSan Diego Architectural Foundation: $1,500 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetFireWorks Foundation Inc: $1,000 over 1y, 3.2% of budgetRANCHO SANTA FE COMMUNITY CENTER INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetPEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED FOUNDATION: $500 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetSYRIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSYRIAN COMMUNITY NETWORK: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNEUROTALENT WORKS INC: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Rancho Santa Fe Found…The San Diego Foundat…Sempra FoundationJewish Community Foun…Walter J & Betty C Za…The Intuit FoundationGs Donor Advised Phil…The Chicago Community…The Pfizer Foundation…National Philanthropi…Morgan Stanley Global…The Bank of America C…
Rancho Santa Fe FoundationCA21.4× affinity8 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Rancho Santa Fe Foundation · The San Diego Foundation · Sempra Foundation · Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation · The Intuit Foundation · Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · The Chicago Community Trust · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · National Philanthropic Trust · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Lisa & Ernest Auerbach Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%2%8%17%30%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 88%
  • Hias Inc: 88% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
8report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
1rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 90 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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grants reported with no recipient in the public record
The regranting layer
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The endowment market
who holds foundation money, and what just moved
The camps
funders cluster by geography, not ideology
By state
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