Cuyamaca Foundation
Cuyamaca Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $646K.
Cuyamaca Foundation at a glance
In short: Cuyamaca Foundation gave $182K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $26K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $181,500
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,929
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,041,509
- +30.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Cuyamaca Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Black Farmers Collective ($35K). Together the top 7 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cuyamaca Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $182K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Farmers Collective Seattle, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Larry Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund (Seadoc Society Uc Davis Fndn) Eighty Four, PA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Na'ah Illahee Seattle, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Children of the Setting Sun Bellingham, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Yeehaw Indigenous Artist Collective Seattle, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation Seattle, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $5,000 |
| YMCA Seattle, WA | To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,041,509 | $646,889 | $184,373 | $181,500 | 7 | $184,109 | $646,120 | $194,725 |
| 2025 | $1,561,816 | $347,914 | $170,659 | $168,000 | 7 | $170,556 | $347,140 | $167,390 |
| 2024 | $1,301,900 | $449,327 | $127,905 | $126,000 | 7 | $127,794 | $448,856 | $132,733 |
| 2023 | $1,012,747 | $123,246 | $151,248 | $150,000 | 6 | $150,000 | $121,634 | $117,256 |
| 2022 | $1,062,069 | $147,152 | $151,980 | $126,000 | 5 | $151,830 | $147,002 | $120,339 |
| 2021 | $1,086,218 | $215,428 | $63,700 | $61,000 | 5 | — | $215,268 | $111,966 |
| 2020 | $978,685 | $110,792 | $109,045 | $107,000 | 7 | — | $110,792 | $101,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cuyamaca Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cuyamaca Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Aaron Clark
Co-Chair
Officer → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey M. Clark
Co-Chair
Chairperson → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher L. Clark (2020–2021) — Boardmember
- Former: Sara P. Clark (2020–2021) — Boardmember
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Cuyamaca Foundation
How much does Cuyamaca Foundation give each year?
Cuyamaca Foundation gave $182K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $168K across 7 grants.
What is Cuyamaca Foundation's typical grant size?
Cuyamaca Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $35,000, and its average grant was $25,929, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cuyamaca Foundation give grants?
Cuyamaca Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does Cuyamaca Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cuyamaca Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Goals of the Organization" (7 grants).
Who are Cuyamaca Foundation's largest grantees?
Cuyamaca Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Black Farmers Collective ($35,000), Larry Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund (Seadoc Society Uc Davis Fndn) ($35,000) and Na'ah Illahee ($35,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cuyamaca Foundation?
Cuyamaca Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Cuyamaca Foundation's EIN?
Cuyamaca Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6449463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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