L Robert & Patricia Payne Family
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in San Diego and Seattle.
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family at a glance
In short: L Robert & Patricia Payne Family gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,101,945
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,218
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,163,385
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 L Robert & Patricia Payne Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1011 Camino Del Rio South Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 299-2729
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L Robert & Patricia Payne Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opera Neo ($150K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $841K.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 272 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 13% to recipients in Washington. Florida accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is L Robert & Patricia Payne Family open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 39 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $670K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $84,711 |
| Boys & Girls Club San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $77,500 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Neo San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Neo San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $9,163,385 | $1,238,827 | $1,196,606 | $1,101,945 | 64 | $1,101,945 | $588,282 | $29,329 |
| 2024 | $9,121,164 | $2,888,320 | $975,134 | $919,019 | 40 | $919,019 | $1,941,519 | $13,406 |
| 2023 | $7,207,978 | $1,436,106 | $943,428 | $893,795 | 42 | $893,795 | $756,451 | $25,179 |
| 2022 | $6,715,300 | $896,678 | $767,780 | $736,860 | 61 | $736,860 | $593,508 | $30,264 |
| 2021 | $6,586,402 | $1,565,014 | $894,036 | $857,889 | 65 | $857,889 | $650,143 | $31,637 |
| 2020 | $5,915,424 | $1,288,796 | $735,103 | $670,449 | 49 | — | $759,146 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Robert & Patricia Payne Family reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 include support for arts and cultural organizations, a youth-serving organization, a conflict-resolution organization, and a community foundation.
Among the grantees, Opera Neo says it nurtures and educates emerging opera singers through training and performance opportunities. Bach Collegium San Diego describes its work as presenting historically informed performances and educational programs. The San Diego Museum of Art states that its mission is to inspire, educate, and cultivate curiosity through great works of art. Seattle Foundation describes itself as a community foundation advancing racial and economic equity through strategic philanthropy and civic leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $1,101,945. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $84,711, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $84,711 to Seattle Foundation; $77,500 to Boys & Girls Club in San Diego; $50,000 each to Bach Collegium, Bach Collegium San Diego, National Conflict Resolution, Opera Neo, and the San Diego Museum of Art; and $30,000 to Boys & Girls Club. The filing also lists additional grants of $50,000 to Seattle Foundation, Opera Neo, and Bach Collegium San Diego.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon L Payne as President & CEO; Susan M Payne and Gary Payne as Vice Presidents; Daniel Weber as Assistant Secretary; and Meghan K Despain as Secretary.
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family is led by Sharon L. Payne, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon L. Payne
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Weber
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Payne
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan K. Despain
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Payne
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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 L Robert & Patricia Payne Family
How much does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family give each year?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $919K across 40 grants.
What is L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's typical grant size?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,218, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from L Robert & Patricia Payne Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family give grants?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (41 grants), National City, CA (9 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Coronado, CA (4 grants).
Does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's largest grantees?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's largest 2025 grantees include Opera Neo ($150,000 across 3 grants), Boys & Girls Club ($136,500 across 6 grants) and Seattle Foundation ($134,711 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is L Robert & Patricia Payne Family?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, a youth-serving organization, a conflict-resolution organization, and a community foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L Robert & Patricia Payne Family?
The foundation 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 L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's EIN?
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0923365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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