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Park L Loughlin Charitable Foundation

Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Range
$10K - $0.3M
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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $1,163,750 (2023)
  • Decision Time: Not applicable (invitation only)
  • Grant Range: $10,000 - $300,000
  • Average Grant: $82,200
  • Geographic Focus: Primarily California and Nevada, with some national/international relief efforts
  • Founded: 2020

Contact Details

Address: PO Box 2049, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

Note: Contact information for phone, email, or website is not publicly available.

Overview

The Park L Loughlin Charitable Foundation was established in 2020 as a private grantmaking foundation based in Olympic Valley (Lake Tahoe region), California. With total assets of approximately $35.5 million (2024) and annual giving of $1.16 million (2023), the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including animal welfare, veterans' services, outdoor recreation, community development, and international humanitarian relief. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Leadership includes Christopher Loughlin (Chair/President) and Kerri Loughlin (Secretary/Director). The foundation's grantmaking reflects strong ties to the Lake Tahoe community as well as broader support for animal rescue, military veterans, cultural organizations, and emergency relief efforts.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not operate formal grant programs with specific application cycles. All grants are made at the discretion of the board of directors and trustees.

Grant Range: $10,000 - $300,000 Typical Grant Size: $50,000 - $100,000 Number of Annual Grants: 16-30 grants per year

Priority Areas

Based on 2022 grant distributions, the foundation supports:

Animal Welfare (significant focus)

  • Animal rescue and sanctuary organizations
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Service and assistance dog programs
  • Veterinary care initiatives

Veterans and Military Support

  • Veterans service organizations
  • Military family support
  • International humanitarian aid (particularly Ukraine relief)

Outdoor Recreation and Environment

  • Nordic skiing and outdoor sports facilities
  • Environmental conservation
  • Outdoor adventure programs

Community Organizations (Lake Tahoe Region)

  • Local Tahoe-area community foundations
  • Regional cultural and educational initiatives
  • Community safety and support services

Arts and Culture

  • Museums
  • Performing arts organizations
  • Historical preservation

Youth and Education

  • Youth sports programs
  • Educational initiatives
  • Safety education

Recent Grant Recipients (2022)

Animal-focused grants included:

  • Hanaeleh Horse Sanctuary: $100,000
  • SPCA of Northern Nevada: $150,000 (Todd's medical fund)
  • The Asher House: $20,000
  • Canine Guardians Assistance Dogs: $100,000
  • California Waterfowl Association: $50,000

Veterans and relief grants included:

  • Spirit of America: $300,000 (Ukraine relief)
  • Operation Recovery: $300,000 (Ukraine aid and general support)
  • The Doughboy Foundation: $50,000

Local Tahoe grants included:

  • Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation: $25,000
  • Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe: $100,000
  • Tahoe Cross Country Lodge Project: $50,000
  • Safe Embrace: $50,000

Other grants included:

  • Shakespeare Society of America: $100,000
  • Ganna Walska Lotusland: $100,000 (cycad replanting)
  • Bolinas Museum: $50,000
  • Adventure Risk Challenge: $150,000
  • Send-it Foundation: $100,000
  • The Shane McConkey Foundation: $30,000

What They Don't Fund

No specific exclusions are publicly documented, but the foundation's invitation-only approach means they have pre-selected priorities.

Governance and Leadership

Christopher Loughlin - Chair/President

Kerri Loughlin - Secretary/Director (highest compensated officer at $66,000 in 2024)

Avinash Patil - Director

Penelope Perkins - Director

The foundation maintains a small board structure typical of family foundations. The Loughlins appear to be the primary family donors, with the foundation name likely honoring a family member.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process.

The Park L Loughlin Charitable Foundation explicitly does not accept unsolicited requests. All grants are made at the discretion of the board of directors to organizations already known to them or identified through their networks.

Grants appear to be awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year based on trustee discretion rather than fixed application deadlines.

Getting on Their Radar

The foundation has strong ties to the Lake Tahoe/Olympic Valley region, particularly organizations serving the Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley) area. Organizations with connections to this geographic area may have better visibility with the foundation's leadership.

The foundation has demonstrated interest in organizations connected to outdoor recreation, veterans' causes, and animal welfare - sectors where personal connections and shared values with the foundation leadership appear to drive grantmaking decisions.

Decision Timeline

Not applicable - grants are awarded at trustee discretion rather than through a formal application process.

Success Rates

Not applicable due to the invitation-only nature of grantmaking.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - the foundation does not accept applications.

Application Success Factors

Since this foundation operates on an invitation-only basis, traditional application success factors do not apply. However, analysis of their 2022 grantmaking reveals:

Geographic Proximity: Organizations based in or serving the Lake Tahoe region, particularly the Palisades Tahoe/Olympic Valley area, received funding (Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation, Safe Embrace).

Grant Sizes: The foundation makes grants across a wide range ($10,000 to $300,000), suggesting they support both small community organizations and major initiatives. Multiple organizations received the "standard" amount of $50,000 or $100,000.

Purpose Specificity: Several grants were designated for specific purposes (e.g., "Todd's medical fund," "to replant cycads," "new Nordic Center Lodge") rather than general operating support, suggesting the foundation appreciates concrete project descriptions.

Multi-Year Support: Some organizations received multiple grants or grants split into different purposes (Adventure Risk Challenge received $100,000 for general support plus $50,000 for a new employee), indicating potential for ongoing relationships.

Crisis Response: The foundation showed significant responsiveness to international humanitarian needs, with $600,000 directed to Ukraine relief efforts in 2022.

Local Impact: Despite the foundation's capacity for large grants, they also support smaller local organizations with grants as small as $10,000-$20,000, showing commitment to grassroots community support.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Not Open to Applications: This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications and operates on an invitation-only basis - direct application is not possible
  • Geographic Focus: Strong preference for Lake Tahoe/Olympic Valley region organizations, particularly those serving the Palisades Tahoe community
  • Thematic Priorities: Clear interest in animal welfare, veterans' services, outdoor recreation, and community development
  • Flexible Grant Sizes: Grants range from $10,000 to $300,000, with typical grants in the $50,000-$100,000 range
  • Relationship-Based: Grantmaking appears driven by personal connections and board members' knowledge of organizations
  • Project and Operating Support: Foundation supports both specific projects and general operating expenses
  • Multi-Year Potential: Evidence of ongoing relationships with grantees receiving multiple or split grants

References

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