Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA

Evening Star Foundation

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Typical grant size
$8K – $10K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
35
Repeat grantees
23
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2022 990-PF

Leadership · from 2022 990-PF

Lynn a Booth
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
Barbara Reynolds
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Michelle Read
DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Tiffany Lesiecki
DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Greg Hirsch
DIRECTOR/CFO

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2021
4.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
142
Total grants awarded
$15.1M
Total amount
$106K
Average grant
$11.8M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2022
$12.1M
3 grants
2021
$510K
2 grants
2020
$305K
16 grants
2019
$350K
14 grants
2018
$376K
24 grants
2017
$360K
24 grants
2016
$343K
17 grants
2015
$365K
19 grants
2014
$366K
23 grants

Top recipients

Schwab Charitable Fund
4 grants · FL
$12.6M
9 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$397K
7 grants · GA · ≈ likely match
$198K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$175K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$170K
8 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$158K
5 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$131K
2 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$120K
7 grants · MT · ✓ Exact match
$110K
Young Life
7 grants · MT
$95K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Schwab Charitable Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FL · TY 2022
$11.8M
Schwab Charitable Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FL · TY 2022
$321K
Schwab Charitable Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FL · TY 2022
$11K
Schwab Charitable Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FL · TY 2021
$500K
International Deaf Education Association
TO ASSIST THE DEAF IN THE PHILIPPINES IN ACHIEVING SELF-RELIANCE BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL,…
MT · TY 2021
$10K
The Teen Project
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITH HOUSING, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION.
CA · TY 2020
$79K
The Great Commission Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY.
GA · TY 2020
$25K
Naperville Area Humane Society
TO SUPPORT THIS ANIMAL RESCUE AND ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF 800 CATS AND DOGS ARE MET EACH YEAR.
IL · TY 2020
$24K
The Teen Project
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITH HOUSING, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION.
CA · TY 2020
$20K
Young Life
TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS FOR KIDS ACROSS MONTANA TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN A MEANINGFUL WAY AND GROW I…
MT · TY 2020
$20K
Grace Church of Dupage
TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH.
IL · TY 2020
$20K
For the Children
TO HELP CHILDREN BY PROMOTING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF NEGLECT, ABUSE, AND ABANDON…
CA · TY 2020
$20K
Project Hope Alliance
TO SERVE HOMELESS CHILDREN & END THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS ONE CHILD AT A TIME
CA · TY 2020
$19K
Alliance Defending Freedom
TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHT OF PEOPLE TO FREELY LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH.
AZ · TY 2020
$15K
Alliance for Choice in Education
TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
CO · TY 2020
$15K
Montana Family Institute
TO BOND MONTANA FAMILIES TOGETHER AROUND THE APPLICATION OF TRUTH.
MT · TY 2020
$10K
Young Life
TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS FOR KIDS ACROSS MONTANA TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN A MEANINGFUL WAY AND GROW I…
MT · TY 2020
$10K
Harvest India
TO PROVIDE FOR ORPHANED / ABANDONED / IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Kidworks
TO SUPPORT CHALLENGING NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH LIFE CHANGING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Hope Refuge
TO SERVE THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK, AND FURTHER THE CAUSE TO END CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Truthxchange Inc
TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF TEACHING A WORLD VIEW OF THE BIBLE INTERNATIONALLY.
CA · TY 2020
$4K
The Teen Project
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE: HOUSING, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION.
CA · TY 2019
$95K
Naperville Area Humane Society
ANIMAL RESCUE-ENSURING THAT THE NEEDS OF 800 CATS AND DOGS ARE MET EACH YEAR.
IL · TY 2019
$70K
Royal Family Kids Inc
TO SUPPORT MENTORING OF KIDS.
CA · TY 2019
$54K
The Teen Project
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE: HOUSING, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION.
CA · TY 2019
$31K
The Great Commission Foundation
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. TO SUPPORT THE ASHA JYOTHI IN INDIA.
GA · TY 2019
$15K
Montana Family Institute
BOND MONTANA FAMILIES TOGETHER AROUND THE APPLICATION OF TRUTH.
MT · TY 2019
$15K
Young Life
SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS FOR KIDS ACROSS MONTANA TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN A MEANINGFUL WAY AND GROW IN T…
MT · TY 2019
$15K
Alliance for Choice in Education
SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
CO · TY 2019
$15K
Hope Refuge
TO SERVE THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK, AND FURTHURING THE CAUSE TO END CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Grace Church of Dupage
SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH.
IL · TY 2019
$10K
Alliance Defending Freedom
ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHT OF PEOPLE TO FREELY LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH.
AZ · TY 2019
$5K
Standing Stone
COMMITTED TO CARING FOR PASTORS AND THEIR SPOUSES AT RISK OF LEAVING THE MINISTRY PREMATURELY.
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Truthxchange Inc
MINISTRY TEACHING A WORLD VIEW OF THE BIBLE INTERNATIONALLY.
CA · TY 2019
$5K
Christianity Today International
TO STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH BY RICHLY COMMUNICATING THE BREADTH OF THE GOSPEL.
IL · TY 2019
$5K
Prager University Foundation
SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
CA · TY 2018
$94K
Grace Church of Dupage
SUPPORT FOR THE CHURCH.
IL · TY 2018
$40K
The Great Commission Foundation
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. SUPPORT THE ASHA JYOTHI IN INDIA.
GA · TY 2018
$30K
The Teen Project
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE: HOUSING, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION.
CA · TY 2018
$25K
Alliance Defending Freedom
ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHT OF PEOPLE TO FREELY LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH.
AZ · TY 2018
$20K
Montana Family Institute
BOND MONTANA FAMILIES TOGETHER AROUND THE APPLICATION OF TRUTH.
MT · TY 2018
$15K
Young Life
TO SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN MONTANA, THROUGH MENTORSHIP. SPECIFICALLY THE MONTANA/N. WYOMING REGION -…
MT · TY 2018
$15K
The Sheepfold
TO EQUIP HOMELESS AND/OR ABUSED MOTHERS AND AID THEM TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT FUTURES.
CA · TY 2018
$10K
Alliance for Choice in Education
SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
CO · TY 2018
$10K
Naperville Area Humane Society
ANIMAL RESCUE-ENSURING THAT THE NEEDS OF 800 CATS AND DOGS ARE MET EACH YEAR.
IL · TY 2018
$10K
Hope Refuge
SERVING THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK, AND FURTHERING THE CAUSE TO END CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
CA · TY 2018
$10K
Hope Haven Charitable Trust
SUPPORT FOR RWANDA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR THE POOR.
CO · TY 2018
$10K
The World Bible Society
DEDICATED TO PLACING THE TREASURE OF GOD'S WORD INTO THE HANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
CA · TY 2018
$10K
Harvest India
PROVIDING FOR ORPHANED / ABANDONED / IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
CA · TY 2018
$10K
Royal Family Kids Inc
TO SUPPORT MENTORING OF KIDS.
CA · TY 2018
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.