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International Right of Way Assn-Group

501(c)(6) organization Gardena, CA EIN: 65-1178582 Website

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Key facts about International Right of Way Assn-Group

In short: International Right of Way Assn-Group gave $104K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
65-1178582
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$104,303
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$52,152
Median grant
$52,152
Total assets
$2,437,939
Primary geography
Texas (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

-11.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$104K

+21.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$52K

+21.4% YoY

How International Right of Way Assn-Group gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About International Right of Way Assn-Group

Based on IRS filings

International Right of Way Assn-Group is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Gardena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $9K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

GardenaAlpharettaSan Antonio

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K2 grants2019 2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $104K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Right of Way International Education Foundation Co Matt McGee: $75KRight of Way InternationalEducation Foundation Co Matt…$75KInternational Right of Way Association: $29KInternational Right of WayAssociation$29K

The largest 2025 recipient was Right of Way International Education Foundation Co Matt McGee ($75K). Together the top 2 received $104K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Right of Way International Education Foundation Co Matt McGee San Antonio, TXTo Support Education Programs of the Foundation$75,037
International Right of Way Association Gardena, CATo Fund Regional Program Activities$29,266

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,437,939$2,754,083$2,882,533
Revenue$2,485,144$2,509,586$2,339,301
Expenses$2,774,411$2,562,041$2,348,942
Net Investment Income$8,890$6,457$2,929

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

International Right of Way Assn-Group is led by Andrea Marie Kirchgessner Chap, President on filings since 2019; none of the 59 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Andrea Marie Kirchgessner Chap

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David W. Whitlock Chap

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe A. Zapata Chap

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lara T. Bailey Chap

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert R. Frank Chap

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda M. Duncan Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary D. Curry Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jillian Friess Leivas Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori J. Miles Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Rl Householder Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia M. Bajt Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Caleb Koonce Chap

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James M. Laramie Chap

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Bull Mizrahi Chap

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremy A. Marlar Chap

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah R. Williams Chap

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tiara McCray Chap

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Catherine A. Thomas Chap

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joab Ortiz Chap

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyle R. Schroeder Chap

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren G. Kodama Roenicke Chap

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Seymour Chap

    President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Louise Franklin Chap

    President

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angelica Bonifacio Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benson L. Goodwyn Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chasity R. Durham Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holly Whitley-Cataldo Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mornith Clark Hochstein Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracey Larkin Chap

    President

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aaron Douglas Mergenthal Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexander Douglas Brown Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alison Bennett Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Bliss Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Baggett Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caitlynn M. Nagle Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chante Danece Ingram Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Connie A. Real Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darcy L. Mendoza Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Delores J. Oakland Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Faye M. Gillespie Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jamie Marie Booth Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janelle Adeloga A. Parra Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kalan Falbo Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kameron McCrary Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Elizabeth Hampton Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krissy Plett Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lorena Candelario Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luciano C. Zappitelli Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luke A. Jahn Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Manny Lopez Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mercedes M. Osbern Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike A. Penick Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Monica Rodriguez Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicolaus A. Von Gymnich Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Norman H. Pawelczyk Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Randall Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tonya M. Maraman Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracy Argitos Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendi M. McAleese Chap

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (195)
  • Former: Cheryl L. Thomas Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Deanna R. Kilburn Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Jay D. Spencer Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Julie A. Lewis Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Matthew Timothy Vaneck Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Sean M. Harrison Chap (2019–2024) — President
  • Former: Alexandra Nguyen Rivera Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Craig K. Murray Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Erik F. Breitinger Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: John Evan Borgmeyer Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Kimberly C. Bibolet Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Mark E. Anderson Chap (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Ashley Johnson Chap (2021–2024) — President
  • Former: Chad J. Cutsinger Chap (2021–2024) — President
  • Former: Marnie A. Prock Chap (2021–2024) — President
  • Former: Renee Moneta Chap (2021–2024) — President
  • Former: Alis Wishner Chap (2022–2024) — President
  • Former: Tyler M. Buckingham Chap (2022–2024) — President
  • Former: Brian Russell Eades Chap (2023–2024) — President
  • Former: Juan Carlos Carmona Chap (2023–2024) — President
  • Former: Mack F. Dickerson Chap (2023–2024) — President
  • Former: Mickie Abell Chap (2023–2024) — President
  • Former: Ariella Kunkle Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Arthur M. Sanchez Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Claire Nanette Singleton Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Clinton J. Bendele Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Daniel Olson Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Derrick L. Sorensen Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Dianne D. Williams Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Edwin Peters Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Ernie Tischhauser Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Frank Fucile Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Jeffrey A. Olson Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Kirsten Muncy Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Lawrence A. Edelstein Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Natalie R. Hess Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Rayner A. Wyckoff Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Roberto Hechanova Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Shaun C. McClain Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Will Snider Chap (2024) — President
  • Former: Meghan Bayer Chap (2019–2023) — President
  • Former: Michael J. Hale Chap (2019–2023) — President
  • Former: Ann L. Heidrick Chap (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Cynthia W. Schaffer Chap (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Martha R. Long Chap (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Jacqui R. Carrasco Chap (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Judy A. Larsen Chap (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Tommy Sandvig Chap (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Adam W. Creech Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Corrine Charriere Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: George W. Null Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Karen D. Soohoo Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Lisa A. Norris Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Nathaniel C. Williams Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Richard W. Scholtz Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: Victor D. Disanto Chap (2022–2023) — President
  • Former: April C. Harvey Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Carol Myers Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Carrilin M. Hirsch Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Coralina Candler Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Dana Askew Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Dionna Michele White Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Don W. York Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Eddie G. Young Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Genesee Borges Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Guillaume Lavictoire Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Hector Casillas Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Henry B. Horton Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: J. Andrew Thomas-Rogers Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Judith H. Michael Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Mario Caro Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Neil Burleson Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Nicholas R. Adkins Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Ramiro Roel Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Robin A. Upchurch Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Rudy M. Romo Chap (2023) — President
  • Former: Allyson M. Brown Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Giovanni S. Morales Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Greg M. Thompson Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Jessica R. Brown Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Kevin M. Barkdull Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Steve M. Sousa Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Teresa A. Weaver Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Thomas Clark Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: William Brownlee Fiveash Chap (2019–2022) — President
  • Former: Brenda J. Boyle Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Dylan E. Swanson Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Gregory J. Spicer Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Jonny Garner Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Joseph S. Bottino Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Kasy E. Baldauf Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Kim Proudlove Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Maureen P. Zito Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Rick D. Nichols Chap (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Barbara K. Price Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Brady Nowers Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: C. Brett Spaulding Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Chris J. Scharth Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Cristina Hernandez Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Matt Nusenow Pe Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Midge A. Kline Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Nancy Gail Morton Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Steven Brad Knies Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Travis S. Carmack Chap (2022) — President
  • Former: Amy R. Griffin Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Benjamin R. Tozer Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Brandi Quaglieri Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Cora Vinea Shook Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Crystal Greenlay Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Dan D. Braund Chap (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Chadwick Wyler Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Cody Ragsdale Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Dalton D. Vann Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Deborah S. Poeder Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Gretchin R. Fisher Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Jesse D. Ray Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Krystal Harwick Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Meredith McDonald Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Mihaela Valeanu Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Myrlene M. Francis Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Noelle L. Hoelsken Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Patrick D. Denison Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Peggy Margaret L. Barnes Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: R. Rhett Turner Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Randy M. Watkins Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Sterling Lopez Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Yasmin L. Stump Chap (2021) — President
  • Former: Bernard J. Ward Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Conner McDonald Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Dawn T. Macdougall Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Joshua M. Resnick Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Lois D. McCain Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Raymond S. Barchenger Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Rory Brown Chap (2019–2020) — President
  • Former: Angela W. Deddish Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Brandon Hodge Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Candice Ringgold Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Debra T. Taylor Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Douglas B. Sayers Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Duran A. Lucas Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Edye J. Byers Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Georgia S. Snodgrass Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Georgio G. Panici Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Jason S. Drummond Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Kathryn A. Schreckenghost Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Kenneth N. Goldberg Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Kimberley A. Millar Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Lore Deastra Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Lorie L. Baird Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Magaly Fernandez Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Mona Cervantes Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Natasa Lenic Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Pamela Mackey Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Ronnette Roberts Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Stephen C. Taylor Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Stevanna Gayle Winningham Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Todd A. Salvatore Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Virginia Anderson Chap (2020) — President
  • Former: Alex Gale Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Amber L. Campbell Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Anthony L. Alderman Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Artin N. Shaverdian Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Bud Clarke Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Carmelita Delgado Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Cdietrich Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Charles E. Alvarez Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Christopher Beaudry Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Claudia M. Vines Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Csantolucito Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: D. Rossen Greene Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Danika Simpson Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Debbie Y. Carter Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Drew Gilmore Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Jacob S. Frisch Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Kari A. Lowe Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Kathy Smith Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Kmillar Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Kristen Bennett Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Kristin L. Hyers Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Leigh Kramer Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Marian J. Barnes Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Melissa Wells Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Mhouseholder Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Mindy J. Leadholm Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Nvon Gymnich Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Pmccallister Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Reguia Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Scott L. Haga Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Shannon Graham Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Shelia Bedwell Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Smedmore M. Bernard Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Stuart Pechek Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Sue Turner Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Trisha M. Morrison Chap (2019) — President
  • Former: Vicki M. Green Chap (2019) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 International Right of Way Assn-Group

How much does International Right of Way Assn-Group give each year?

International Right of Way Assn-Group gave $104K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $86K across 2 grants.

How large is International Right of Way Assn-Group?

International Right of Way Assn-Group reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.

What is International Right of Way Assn-Group?

International Right of Way Assn-Group is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Gardena, CA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does International Right of Way Assn-Group operate?

International Right of Way Assn-Group has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Texas.

What is International Right of Way Assn-Group's EIN?

International Right of Way Assn-Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1178582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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Los Angeles, CA

The California Endowment funds nonprofit, government, and eligible faith-based organizations working to advance health and racial equity, strengthen community power, and improve health systems and communities, primarily in California. Its 2024 median grant was $100,000, and funding is by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$4.5B

Grants

1,125

Total Given

$215.9M

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals funds health care access and services, community health, health education, and related work, with priorities including mental and behavioral health, housing, and income and employment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; most grant dollars went to California, with some going elsewhere. In Southern California, it says it does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals and awards grants through competitive processes to pre-identified organizations.

Assets

$87.4B

Grants

1,122

Total Given

$225.4M

Direct Relief

Santa Barbara, CA

Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Assets

$1.3B

Grants

1,367

Total Given

$337.4M

The San Diego Foundation

San Diego, CA

The San Diego Foundation funds nonprofit work in family well-being, education, the environment, and housing, including projects, capacity building, and general support that advance equity and resilient communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; applicants generally must be located in San Diego County and primarily serve county residents. It offers competitive grant opportunities through its online portal, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.7B

Grants

1,158

Total Given

$94.3M

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, Israel-related work, and nonprofit capacity and capital projects, with a focus on Los Angeles and also giving in Israel and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are by invitation only and do not accept unsolicited applications; current procedures should be verified.

Assets

$1.2B

Grants

1,063

Total Given

$142.2M

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma

San Francisco, CA

The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.

Assets

$2.0B

Grants

1,032

Total Given

$94.5M

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation funds charitable organizations working on just societies, healthy families and communities, and a healthy natural world, including climate solutions, ocean conservation, and science. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, and half of grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts unsolicited requests, but less than 1% of its grants come from them.

Assets

$8.5B

Grants

1,029

Total Given

$350.0M

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