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Pacific Charitable Foundation

  • San Diego, CA
  • Tax-exempt since June 1992
  • EIN: 33-0451216

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$16.9k (2024)

Expenses
$8.86k (2024)

Total Assets
$165k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,927
Expenses
$8,856
Net Income
$8,071
Net Assets
$164,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500
3.0%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $6,187
36.6%
Sales of Assets $10,238
60.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,856
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,997
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $164,997
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Lynn Low (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,772
Expenses
$6,813
Net Income
-$41
Net Assets
$156,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.1%
Dividends $4,634
68.4%
Sales of Assets $2,131
31.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $6,650
97.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,929
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $156,929
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Lynn Low (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 10, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,903
Expenses
$16,983
Net Income
-$7,080
Net Assets
$156,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $4,198
42.4%
Sales of Assets $5,705
57.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,600
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,970
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $156,970
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Lynn Low (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,930
Expenses
$5,356
Net Income
$20,574
Net Assets
$164,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,501
13.5%
Sales of Assets $22,429
86.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,356
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,050
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $164,050
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Lynn Low (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$14,842
Expenses
$10,164
Net Income
$4,678
Net Assets
$143,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,819
25.7%
Sales of Assets $11,023
74.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,000
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,476
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $143,475
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,606
Expenses
$12,780
Net Income
$2,826
Net Assets
$138,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,922
25.1%
Sales of Assets $11,684
74.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,780
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,798
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $138,797
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$14,680
Expenses
$8,667
Net Income
$6,013
Net Assets
$135,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,612
24.6%
Sales of Assets $11,068
75.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,667
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 18, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,110
Expenses
$8,644
Net Income
$1,466
Net Assets
$129,959
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $4,362
43.1%
Sales of Assets $5,748
56.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,644
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,959
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $129,959
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 11, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,133
Expenses
$4,800
Net Income
$333
Net Assets
$123,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $3,004
58.5%
Sales of Assets $2,128
41.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,800
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,493
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $123,493
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl Sherman (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,720
Expenses
$5,500
Net Income
$4,220
Net Assets
$123,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $550
5.7%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $3,024
31.1%
Sales of Assets $6,145
63.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,000
90.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,160
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $123,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0
Harold Jow (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 11, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,978
Expenses
$5,139
Net Income
$7,839
Net Assets
$118,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550
4.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,428
95.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,940
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,940
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Jow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$21,853
Expenses
$147,166
Net Income
-$125,313
Net Assets
$111,101
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550
2.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,530
20.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $16,773
76.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,101
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $111,101
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Milton Low (President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Harold Jow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,151
Expenses
$4,764
Net Income
$1,387
Net Assets
$236,414
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550
8.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,601
91.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,414
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $236,414

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,492
Expenses
$4,504
Net Income
$1,988
Net Assets
$235,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000
15.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,492
84.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,027
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $235,027

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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