Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation
The Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2024 filing describes support for programs related to upward mobility, personal development, and assistance to underdeveloped communities.
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $764K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,055,307
- +113.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $763,827
- +647.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,950
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact the foundation for a grant application. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should describe a specific program related to the foundation’s stated areas of support.
- Contact
Application contact: Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation
Mailing address: 8380 Miramar Mall 233, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 455-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Diego Foundation ($3.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to California and less than 1% to New York. However, its itemized grant list includes a $5,000 grant to End of Life Choices in New York. The listed grants also include recipients in several California communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2023) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Donor Advised Fund | $3,015,407 |
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Safe & Stable Housing Fund | $20,000 |
| YMCA Encinitas, CA | General Fund | $17,900 |
| Community Resource Center Encinitas, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | — | $663,430 | $3,071,794 | $3,055,307 | 4 | $3,057,195 | $645,056 | $80,084 |
| 2024 | $2,846,893 | $242,896 | $1,474,851 | $1,430,500 | 14 | $1,430,500 | $205,141 | $150,692 |
| 2023 | $3,984,342 | $577,272 | $132,745 | $91,936 | 7 | $91,936 | $536,581 | $158,296 |
| 2022 | $3,197,420 | $1,387,985 | $1,162,270 | $1,122,000 | 10 | $1,125,525 | $857,296 | $174,016 |
| 2021 | $4,476,396 | $937,041 | $619,250 | $589,000 | 13 | $592,650 | $419,985 | $192,702 |
| 2020 | $4,025,253 | $597,356 | $187,617 | $159,842 | 21 | — | $61,664 | $156,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K 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 separate foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing says grants should support programs that provide change and opportunity for upward mobility for individuals or communities; assist with the personal development of youth, families, and special-needs populations; or support the abilities of underdeveloped communities.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Community Resource Center describes its work as helping people and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and trauma access food, housing, and safe relationships. Center for Community Solutions says it works to end relationship and sexual violence. Doors of Change describes outreach and community-based programming for homeless youth. Other grantees’ stated work includes providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and families (Seeds of Hope), computers and internet access to promote educational outcomes (Computers for Kids), and healthy food assistance (Equation Collaborative).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,430,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,010,000, with a median of $10,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 4 grants totaling $3.1 million.
The largest reported grants included $1,010,000 to Community Resource Center and $262,000 to the YMCA, both in Encinitas, for general funds. Other grants included $50,000 to Center for Community Solutions, $28,000 to Doors of Change, and $25,000 to St Pauls Senior Services, all for general funds. Additional listed grants included $10,000 each to Seeds of Hope and Computers for Kids, and $5,000 to End of Life Choices for expanding end-of-life options.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helmut Kiffmann as president, Patricia Moore as secretary, and Maryann Moore as director.
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation is led by Helmut Kiffmann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helmut Kiffmann
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Moore
Secretary & CFO
Secretary & CFO → Secretary & C, 2023
Secretary & C → Secretary & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation
How much does Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation give each year?
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 14 grants.
What is Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,950, and its average grant was $763,827, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation give grants?
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% 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 (2 grants) and Encinitas, CA (2 grants).
Does Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation fund?
No separate foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation?
The filing says to contact the foundation for a grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation's EIN?
Helmut Kiffmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2628169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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