Lash Foundation
This organization is a private foundation that primarily supports a variety of charitable causes, with a notable emphasis on arts and culture, Jewish community initiatives, and health-related charities. It funds organizations such as The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse, indicating a strong commitment to the arts. Additionally, it provides support to Jewish organizations like Congregation Beth El and Hillel of San Diego, reflecting its dedication to the Jewish community. The foundation also contributes to community service organizations, health charities, and animal welfare initiatives, showcasing a broad philanthropic focus. Its funding is predominantly directed towards organizations based in California.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit with local reputation and existing relationships or referrals (arts, Jewish community organizations, higher education, community service, or animal welfare) seeking general-purpose support.
Good Fit
- • Located in San Diego / La Jolla or otherwise in California.
- • Established local profile or prior relationship with foundation leadership or current grantees.
- • Programs in arts, Jewish community services, higher education, community service, health, or animal welfare.
- • Ability to receive general-purpose / unrestricted support and handle mid-size to large single gifts.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily California-focused; in the latest year about 99% of dollars went to CA recipients with only one small out-of-state grant.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct independent recipients and three-year history shows a broader mix across arts, faith-based, education, community service and animal welfare, but funding dollars are highly concentrated in one very large grantee.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it only funds preselected applicants and provides no public website or contact route; although a few new recipients have appeared across the observed years, the invitation-only posture and lack of submission path make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant can easily enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
