The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 54-6807824

Foundation Overview

Based in Reno, NV, The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust has awarded 161 grants totaling $8,150,999 to organizations in California, Wisconsin and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $1,500,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$8,150,999
Total Assets
$46,863,955
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$29,825
% Median Grant Growth
+198% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%

10 of 16 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
California

60% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Bakersfield (78%), Balboa Island (5%), Irvine (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+775%

Strong 775% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Illuminations Center For Dyslexia $46,000 Meridian, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Kern County Youth For Christ $50,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Marty Stuarts Congress Of Country Music $2,335 Philadelphia, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Alice Lloyd College Fund $1,500,000 Pippa Passes, KY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Kern Literacy Council Fund $50,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Free Wheelchair Mission Fund $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
League Of Dreams $29,650 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Northern Nevada Rave Family Foundation $30,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
David J Drakulich Art Foundation $17,700 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Sherman Library & Gardens $500 Corona Del Mar, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $2,500 Tampa, FL, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Casa Of Kern County $110,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Cynthia Lake Charitable Fund Whittier 00 5225 $904,617 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $9,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
League Of Historical Theatres $150 Lutherville, MD, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2023
Bakersfield Angels $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Balboa Island Museum $2,500 Balboa Island, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Casa Of Kern County $55,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $13,300 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Kern County $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Nevada $10,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Illuminations Center For Dyslexia $7,500 Meridian, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Basque Club $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Youth For Christ $30,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue $10,000 Caliente, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mare Therapeutic Ridiing Center $152,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Marty Stuarts Congress Of Country Music $4,500 Philadelphia, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mission At Kern County $70,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
National Museum Of The Mighty Eighth $25,000 Pooler, GA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Note-ables Music Therapy Services $17,800 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Renown Health Foundation $200 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Samaritans Purse $250,000 Boone, NC, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $200 Staten Island, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Veterans Guest House $62,950 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Bakersfield Angels $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Balboa Island Museum $2,500 Balboa Island, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Casa Of Kern County $55,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $13,300 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Kern County $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Nevada $10,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Illuminations Center For Dyslexia $7,500 Meridian, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Basque Club $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Youth For Christ $30,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue $10,000 Caliente, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mare Therapeutic Ridiing Center $152,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Marty Stuarts Congress Of Country Music $4,500 Philadelphia, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mission At Kern County $70,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
National Museum Of The Mighty Eighth $25,000 Pooler, GA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Note-ables Music Therapy Services $17,800 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Renown Health Foundation $200 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Samaritans Purse $250,000 Boone, NC, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $200 Staten Island, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Veterans Guest House $62,950 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Bakersfield Angels $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Balboa Island Museum $2,500 Balboa Island, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Casa Of Kern County $55,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $13,300 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Kern County $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Honor Flight Nevada $10,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Illuminations Center For Dyslexia $7,500 Meridian, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Basque Club $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Kern County Youth For Christ $30,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue $10,000 Caliente, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mare Therapeutic Ridiing Center $152,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Marty Stuarts Congress Of Country Music $4,500 Philadelphia, MS, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Mission At Kern County $70,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
National Museum Of The Mighty Eighth $25,000 Pooler, GA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Note-ables Music Therapy Services $17,800 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Renown Health Foundation $200 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Samaritans Purse $250,000 Boone, NC, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $200 Staten Island, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Veterans Guest House $62,950 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2022
Bakersfield Angels $15,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Foundation $50,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Balboa Island Museum $600 Balboa Island, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Casa Of Kern County $55,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Covenant Community Services $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Cynthia Lake Charitable Fund Whittier 76 5225 $1,235,000 Brookfield, WI, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Elna M Smith Foundation $17,000 Eureka Springs, AR, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Free Wheelchairs $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Garden Pathways $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Jj's Legacy $300 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Kern County Cancer Fund $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Kern County Youth For Christ $19,100 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Kern Dance Alliance $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Kern Literacy Council $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Links For Life $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Mastering Abilities Riding Equines (mare) $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
The Fox Theater $400 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2021
Alice Lloyd College $30,000 Pippa Passes, KY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Awaken Inc $22,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Bakersfield Angels $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Balboa Island Museum $500 Balboa Island, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Casa Of Kern County $100,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Crossroads Christian Fellowship $1,000 Rockford, IL, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Cynthia Lake Chairtable Fund Whittier 76 5225 $450,000 Brookfield, WI, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Kern Dance Alliance $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Links For Life $10,500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Mastering Abilities Riding Equines (mare) $89,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
National Mighty Eighth Museum $1,000 Pooler, GA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Noteable Music Therapy Services $10,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Urban Roots $5,000 Austin, TX, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2020
Alice Lloyd College $50,000 Pippa Passes, KY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Alzheimers Disease Association Of Kern County (adakc) $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Awaken Inc $55,200 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society $500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Casa Of Kern County $35,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Cbcc Foundation $3,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Crossroads Christian Fellowship $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Fox Theater Foundation $31,400 Pleasanton, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Free Wheelchair Misson $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Friends Of Foster Kids $1,000 Sterling Heights, MI, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Kern Dance Alliance $4,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Kern Medical Foundation $61,680 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Nevada Museum Of Art $1,000 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Smile Train $10,000 New York, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
St Judes Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Valley Childrens Hospital $2,500 Madera, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Volunteer Center Of Kern County $100 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Youth For Christ $10,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2018
Alzheimers Disease Association Of Kern County (adakc) $4,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
American Association Of University Women (aauw) $3,800 Sacramento, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Casa Of Kern County $35,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $5,387 Reno, NV, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Fox Theater Foundation $46,292 Pleasanton, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Free Wheelchair Misson $4,000 Irvine, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Garces Memorial High School Foundation Inc $500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Kern County Cancer Fund (kffc) $1,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Kern County Museum $68,126 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Liberty High School $230 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Mastering Abilities Riding Equines (mare) $1,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Smile Train $18,750 New York, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Valley Baptist Church $5,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Volunteer Center Of Kern County $300 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Youth For Christ $1,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2017
Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society $35,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Casa Of Kern County $20,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Cbcc Foundation For Community Wellness $3,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Chapman Univeristy $500 Organge, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Chelsea Mcclintock Foundation $160,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Christian Youth Film Society $500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Fox Theater Foundation $5,287 Pleasanton, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Free Wheelchair Misson $4,000 Irvine, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Kern Arts Council $500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Kern County Museum $88,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Kern Dance Alliance $1,000 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Smile Train $1,000 New York, NY, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Stay Focused Ministries $500 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Thumbs Up Cancer Down $500 Bakersfield, ME, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Volunteer Center Of Kern County $250 Bakersfield, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016
Wreaths Across America $495 Columbia Falls, CA, US Carry Out Charitable Purpose Of Foundation 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 54-6807824
Website N/A
Address 18124 WEDGE PARKWAY 514 Reno, NV 89511-0000

Key People (1)

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Trustee Cynthia Gail Lake

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.