Georges & Germaine Fusenot
The Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Established in 1967 by Germaine Fusenot, it supports state-based nonprofit organizations through grants intended to enrich the lives and lifestyle of Californians and their guests.
Georges & Germaine Fusenot at a glance
In short: Georges & Germaine Fusenot gave $285K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,000
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,750
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $6,136,929
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Georges & Germaine Fusenot
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also describes an application process for California nonprofits: complete the official application and provide the requested documents, including information about the program, amount sought, planned use of funds, and acknowledgment of the foundation. The website lists California registration, valid 501(c)(3) status, and nonpolitical status as eligibility requirements, and says applications are reviewed before the annual fall board meeting.
- Review Cycle
- The website says applications are accepted year-round and reviewed before the board meeting held in September or October; it does not specify a submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The website says applications are accepted year-round and reviewed before the board meeting held in September or…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1083, La Jolla, CA 92038
Phone: (619) 497-6060
Website: https://fusenotfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Georges & Germaine Fusenot funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacific Battleship Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
312 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 312 grants of 312 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission concerns Californians and its website describes support for California nonprofits. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Georges & Germaine Fusenot open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 60 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). 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 $269K (2023) to $285K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | General | $25,000 |
| San Diego Air Space Museum San Diego, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Stanford Athletics Stanford, CA | General | $10,000 |
| San Diego Symphony San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Barbers for Baja Foundation San Juan Capistrano, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angles, CA | General | $8,000 |
| YWCA San Diego, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Fellowship of Love San Diego, CA | General | $7,000 |
| Isight Missions La Jolla, CA | General | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2025 grant count: 60.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,136,929 | $372,639 | $339,320 | $285,000 | 60 | $311,933 | $345,252 | — |
| 2024 | $6,104,472 | $399,263 | $330,324 | $277,000 | 61 | $299,354 | $373,485 | — |
| 2023 | $6,034,569 | $318,419 | $318,998 | $268,500 | 64 | $290,073 | $311,540 | — |
| 2022 | $6,035,148 | $85,635 | $318,238 | $269,000 | 66 | $289,389 | $319,406 | — |
| 2021 | $6,267,751 | $344,134 | $313,015 | $270,000 | 61 | — | $321,015 | — |
| 2020 | $6,238,069 | $483,743 | $320,888 | $270,000 | 66 | — | $460,622 | $282,599 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enrich the lives and lifestyle of Californians and their guests” by providing grants to state-based nonprofits. Its website describes support for a diverse range of charitable sectors, including medical care, the arts, and services for people with disabilities.
The 2025 grantees illustrate that range. Pacific Battleship Center describes its mission as connecting communities with America’s maritime history; San Diego Air & Space Museum says it preserves artifacts and inspires and educates in science and technology; and iSight Missions describes providing eye care missions and training. Other 2025 recipients include Pets In Need, which works to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, and Alexandria House, which provides supportive housing for women and children experiencing homelessness and trauma.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $285,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to Pacific Battleship Center and $20,000 to San Diego Air & Space Museum. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Stanford Athletics and San Diego Symphony, and $8,000 each to Barbers for Baja Foundation, Loyola Marymount University, and YWCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Guy A. Stone as Chairman, Richard H. Stone as Vice Chairman, Fred Borrelli as Treasurer, and Sally Stone as Secretary. Trustees listed are Gabrielle Stone, Norman C. Walker, Scott L. Whitman, Nellie High, and Viveca Ann S. Berry.
Georges & Germaine Fusenot is led by Guy A. Stone, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy A. Stone
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Gabrielle Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$450 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Nellie High
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Norman C. Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Scott L. Whitman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$450 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Viveca Ann S. Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$650 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Fred Borrelli
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$300 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Richard H. Stone
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
$350 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sally Stone
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$450 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet W. Kernan (2020) — Trustee
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $300, to Sally Stone (Secretary). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georges & Germaine Fusenot
How much does Georges & Germaine Fusenot give each year?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot gave $285K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $277K across 61 grants.
What is Georges & Germaine Fusenot's typical grant size?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,750, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Georges & Germaine Fusenot that year got $5K on average.
Where does Georges & Germaine Fusenot give grants?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (16 grants), La Jolla, CA (14 grants), Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and San Francisco, CA (4 grants).
Does Georges & Germaine Fusenot give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Georges & Germaine Fusenot's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Georges & Germaine Fusenot's largest grantees?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot's largest 2025 grantees include Pacific Battleship Center ($25,000), San Diego Air Space Museum ($20,000) and Stanford Athletics ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Georges & Germaine Fusenot?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $373K.
What does Georges & Germaine Fusenot fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enrich the lives and lifestyle of Californians and their guests” by providing grants to state-based nonprofits. Its website describes support for a diverse range of charitable sectors, including medical care, the arts, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georges & Germaine Fusenot?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Georges & Germaine Fusenot's EIN?
Georges & Germaine Fusenot's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6207831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Georges & Germaine Fusenot 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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