Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund
Based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund is a Form 990 (a public charity) that pools member and donor contributions to make grants to local nonprofits. The fund says it was established in 2004 to help members give back to the greater San Diego community through collective philanthropy.
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund at a glance
In short: Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund gave $518K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $43,167
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Total assets
- $1,144,088
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund
- Invitation Only
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The published process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by an invitation to submit a proposal, site visits for selected applicants, and a presentation to the membership before members vote. The guidelines say applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with reliable, ethical, and experienced management and project plans demonstrating an ability to achieve results. Organizations that discriminate on any of the listed grounds are ineligible. A grant recipient cannot apply during the next two grant cycles; the restriction applies to both the organization and a given project.
- Review Cycle
- The posted timeline lists an August 28 deadline at 5:00 p.m. for the LOI, with no exceptions. The website says the 2026–27 grant cycle has begun; the listed August 28 date has passed as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- The posted timeline lists an August 28 deadline at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7135, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (760) 230-2761
Website: https://rsfwomensfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of SD ($75K). Together the top 10 received $468K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund accepts applications from organizations serving San Diego County and gives preference to projects based in North County San Diego. Its website defines North County as including specified coastal and inland communities. All 12 grants reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of SD San Diego, CA | Shelter/Service to unhoused women | $75,000 |
| Chicano Federation of SD San Diego, CA | Steps to Family Childcare Success | $75,000 |
| Mitchell Thorp Foundation Carlsbad, CA | Medical home assistance | $50,000 |
| Pro Kids First Tee San Diego, CA | Golf Skills to underserved kids | $50,000 |
| The Elizabeth Hospice San Diego, CA | Children's Bereavement program | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of NWSD Solana Beach, CA | Safety education to girls age 11-18 | $48,000 |
| USD Hahn School of Nursing San Diego, CA | Increase #'s of Perinatal Nurses | $35,000 |
| Blue Star Families Encinitas, CA | Support to Military Families | $30,000 |
| Classics4Kids San Diego, CA | Music Education underserved kids | $30,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Spring Valley, CA | Expand mentoring program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The fund’s IRS filing data reports:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,144,088 | $556,438 | $546,253 | $518,000 | 12 | $57,490 |
| 2024 | $1,129,302 | $1,129,332 | $30 | — | — | $17,992 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is “collective philanthropy and building a sense of community through volunteerism and social activities while escalating awareness of local organizations and needs.” It says it aims to educate and inspire members to be active philanthropists and to address local needs through charitable grants.
The fund’s filing describes grants for underserved children and youth services and services for women in need. Examples include education, safety, health, mentoring, food assistance, foster youth support, military family integration, shelter, maternal health, and economic empowerment. In its account of the 2025–26 grant cycle, the fund said it was considering applications in health services and social services.
The fund’s 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego received $75,000 for shelter and services for unhoused women; the fund’s filing describes its Rachel’s Program as providing shelter and essential services. The Elizabeth Hospice received $50,000 for a children’s bereavement program; the hospice describes its mission as enhancing quality of life for people nearing the end of life and those who grieve. Mitchell Thorp Foundation received $50,000 for medical home assistance; the foundation describes its mission as supporting families with children who have life-threatening diseases and disorders.
Grantmaking
For filing year 2025, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $518,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $75,000, with a median of $41,500. Other notable awards included $75,000 to Chicano Federation of San Diego for Steps to Family Childcare Success, $50,000 to Pro Kids First Tee for golf skills programming for underserved children, and $48,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego for safety education for girls ages 11–18.
The fund’s website reports that it awarded $532,000 to 11 organizations for its 2025–26 cycle. It says grant committees vet applications before members vote on awards, and that recipients must submit a summary report after the grant anniversary describing how funds were used, successes and challenges, and future plans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s website lists the following 2026–27 executive board leaders: Mary Consalvi, president and board chair; Mara Buchholz, member-at-large and incoming president; Cathy Burch, secretary; Diane Solomon, treasurer and finance committee co-chair; Laura Froelich and Staci Fournier, grant committee co-chairs; Cynthia Hudson, audit and finance committee co-chair; Marilyn Tedesco, membership senior co-chair; Nikki Carmody Ream, past president and nominations and governance chair; Sandra Coufal, member-at-large; and Nikki Ostrem, member-at-large and technology chair.
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund is led by Mary Consalvi, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Consalvi
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Carmody Ream
Governnce Chair
President → Governnce Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Tedesco
Membershp Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Burch
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Solomon
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mara Buchholz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maritia Walper
Grants Co-Chair
Director → Grants Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Coufal
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Bennett
Grants Co-Chair
Director → Grants Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hudson
Finance Cochair
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muffy Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cheryl Salmen (2024) — Director
- Former: Kelly Stroud (2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Hoehn (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund
How much does Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund give each year?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund gave $518K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's typical grant size?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's median grant in 2025 was $41,500, and its average grant was $43,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund give grants?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (7 grants).
Does Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's largest grantees?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of SD ($75,000), Chicano Federation of SD ($75,000) and Mitchell Thorp Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $556K.
What does Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is “collective philanthropy and building a sense of community through volunteerism and social activities while escalating awareness of local organizations and needs.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund?
The published process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by an invitation to submit a proposal, site visits for selected applicants, and a presentation to the membership before members vote. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's EIN?
Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3957288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rancho Santa Fe Womens Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rancho-santa-fe-womens-fund-morg_277da989ce9d45d894aa7f4ae339af7d
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