Donald C and Elizabeth M
Donald C and Elizabeth M is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,758,730 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in education, health, scholarships, arts and culture, and community services.
Donald C and Elizabeth M at a glance
In short: Donald C and Elizabeth M gave $1.8M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), mostly in California. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,758,730
- -34.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,455
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $36,401,589
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (70% 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 Donald C and Elizabeth M
- 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. Its filing describes a written submission to the Executive Director specifying the requested amount and proposed use of funds, with evidence of nonprofit status. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Executive Director
Mailing address: 7456 La Mantanza, San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (858) 280-8868
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald C and Elizabeth M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Cowboy Museum ($510K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($103,730), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 31 grants of 81 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 29% to Oklahoma, and 1% to New Mexico. The largest 2025 grant went to an Oklahoma recipient; many other listed grants went to San Diego-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Donald C and Elizabeth M open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $135K. How we count
Medians: $81K first-time, $68K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.2M (2022) to $4.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Education | $510,000 |
| Radys Childrens Hospital San Diego, CA | General Support | $333,000 |
| USD Hahn School of Nursing San Diego, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| San Diego Zoo San Diego, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Teri Center San Marcos, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | Education | $75,000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Encinitias, CA | General Support | $62,000 |
| Arcs Foundation San Diego, CA | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $103,730 |
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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 | $36,401,589 | $1,244,499 | $2,027,633 | $1,758,730 | 17 | $1,766,330 | $1,730,145 | $2,655,250 |
| 2024 | $37,184,723 | $3,434,353 | $2,923,991 | $2,693,000 | 18 | $2,701,000 | $3,381,384 | $2,563,887 |
| 2023 | $36,678,048 | $2,168,316 | $4,129,732 | $3,952,500 | 19 | $3,959,016 | $2,154,385 | $2,356,290 |
| 2022 | $38,710,368 | $11,203,965 | $1,455,352 | $1,220,000 | 17 | $1,229,517 | $1,574,532 | $2,277,244 |
| 2021 | $29,721,810 | $1,482,502 | $1,858,106 | $1,680,125 | 10 | $1,687,308 | $1,456,308 | $2,376,502 |
| 2020 | $30,098,910 | $1,219,030 | $1,801,783 | $1,610,000 | 14 | — | $1,563,599 | $2,018,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald C and Elizabeth M reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education, health care, scholarships, and general support, as well as organizations working in arts and culture and community services.
Grantees describe their work in varied ways. Curebound says it funds innovative and collaborative cancer research in San Diego. ARCS Foundation says it advances science and technology by providing financial awards to academically outstanding U.S. citizens pursuing degrees in science, engineering, and medical research. The Food Depot says it works with partners to foster healthy communities and create a hunger-free New Mexico. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco describes itself as a free, non-collecting contemporary art museum that gives artists opportunities to experiment and explore critical issues.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,758,730. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $510,000, with a median of $60,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $510,000 to the National Cowboy Museum for education; $333,000 to Rady Children’s Hospital for general support; $100,000 each to USD Hahn School of Nursing for education, San Diego Zoo for general support, and TERI Center for general support; and $75,000 each to Curebound for general support and Kraemer Endowment Foundation for education. Other reported grants included $62,000 to Rancho Santa Fe Foundation for general support, $60,000 to ARCS Foundation for scholarships, and $53,730 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martin C Dickinson, John Seiber, Rebecca Welch, Christy Wilson, and Rebecca O’Toole as directors; Kristopher Dickinson as CEO; and Richard Horner as secretary.
Donald C and Elizabeth M is led by Kristopher Dickinson, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristopher Dickinson
CEO
Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $100K (2025)
John Seiber
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rebecca Welch
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Christy Wilson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Rebecca O'Toole
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Martin C. Dickinson
Director
President → CEO, 2023
CEO → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Horner
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$15K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry C. Fitzpatrick (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Kristopher Dickinson (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Donald C and Elizabeth M
How much does Donald C and Elizabeth M give each year?
Donald C and Elizabeth M gave $1.8M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 18 grants.
What is Donald C and Elizabeth M's typical grant size?
Donald C and Elizabeth M's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $103,455, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald C and Elizabeth M that year got $69K on average.
Where does Donald C and Elizabeth M give grants?
Donald C and Elizabeth M gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (9 grants).
Does Donald C and Elizabeth M give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of Donald C and Elizabeth M's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Donald C and Elizabeth M's largest grantees?
Donald C and Elizabeth M's largest 2025 grantees include National Cowboy Museum ($510,000), Radys Childrens Hospital ($333,000) and USD Hahn School of Nursing ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($103,730), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald C and Elizabeth M?
Donald C and Elizabeth M reported $36.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (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 does Donald C and Elizabeth M fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education, health care, scholarships, and general support, as well as organizations working in arts and culture and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald C and Elizabeth M?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald C and Elizabeth M's EIN?
Donald C and Elizabeth M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0653203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Donald C and Elizabeth M 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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