Atkinson Family Foundation
The Atkinson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. In 2025, it made 26 grants totaling $2,341,500 to charitable organizations, including a university foundation, a museum and gardens trust, and youth and community organizations.
Atkinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Atkinson Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in Indiana. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,341,500
- +184.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,058
- +163.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $15,454,692
- -8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Atkinson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4225 Executive Square Ste 1150, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 558-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Atkinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 125 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (52%), Florida (20%), Virginia (13%), California (13%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Atkinson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $130K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 284% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2020) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | General | $1,200,000 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc Miami, FL | General | $298,000 |
| US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | General | $285,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation La Jolla, CA | General | $225,000 |
| Navy League of the United States Fort Launderdale Council Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General | $45,000 |
| Uc Press Foundation Berkeley, CA | General | $45,000 |
| Full Bellies Inc Hollywood, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Post Oak School Bellaire, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children San Diego, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Perez Art Museum of Miami Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,454,692 | $1,081,409 | $2,482,086 | $2,341,500 | 26 | $2,347,266 | $960,152 | $827,795 |
| 2024 | $16,855,369 | $1,229,951 | $972,792 | $821,900 | 24 | $827,275 | $1,103,000 | $863,343 |
| 2023 | $16,598,210 | $1,352,981 | $1,619,449 | $1,483,933 | 26 | $1,489,713 | $1,230,245 | $826,707 |
| 2022 | $16,864,678 | $441,539 | $1,654,834 | $1,467,143 | 31 | $1,485,756 | $402,706 | $901,989 |
| 2021 | $18,077,973 | $2,220,394 | $1,246,383 | $1,183,112 | 18 | $1,187,026 | $2,056,680 | $1,010,037 |
| 2020 | $17,103,962 | $1,102,658 | $387,402 | $217,000 | 7 | — | $957,885 | $897,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Atkinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $828K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations involved in higher education, cultural and environmental preservation, youth development, publishing, child advocacy, theater, cancer research, and sea-service programs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: the Indiana University Foundation says it raises philanthropic support for Indiana University; Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust says it preserves Vizcaya’s cultural and environmental resources; and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps says it helps young people build skills and confidence in a disciplined environment. Voices for Children says it provides court-appointed special advocates for abused children, while Royal Dames of Cancer Research says it raises funds and makes grants for cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $2,341,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,200,000, with a median of $10,500. Its largest grants were $1,200,000 to the Indiana University Foundation, $298,000 to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, $285,000 to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and $225,000 to the UCSD Foundation. Other listed awards included $45,000 each to the Navy League of the United States Fort Lauderdale Council and the UC Press Foundation, and $25,000 each to Full Bellies, Post Oak School, Voices for Children, and Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Richard C. Atkinson as president and Dr. Lynn Atkinson as vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Atkinson Family Foundation is led by Richard C. Atkinson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard C. Atkinson
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Atkinson
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rita L. Atkinson (2020) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Family Foundation
How much does Atkinson Family Foundation give each year?
Atkinson Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $822K across 24 grants.
What is Atkinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Atkinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $90,058, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Atkinson Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Atkinson Family Foundation give grants?
Atkinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Hollywood, FL (2 grants).
Does Atkinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Atkinson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Atkinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Atkinson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($1,200,000), Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc ($298,000) and US Naval Sea Cadet Corps ($285,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Atkinson Family Foundation?
Atkinson Family Foundation reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $828K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Atkinson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations involved in higher education, cultural and environmental preservation, youth development, publishing, child advocacy, theater, cancer research, and sea-service programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Atkinson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Atkinson Family Foundation's EIN?
Atkinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0564842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Atkinson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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