The Cushman Foundation
The Cushman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. It supports community and humanitarian endeavors, with grants benefiting qualifying charitable organizations in the greater San Diego area.
The Cushman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cushman Foundation gave $3.9M across 88 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in California. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,922,242
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 88
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,571
- +64.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,250
- Total assets
- $37,715,838
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (41 of 75, 2025)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cushman Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the Foundation’s online application process.
- Review Cycle
- The website refers applicants to the grant-cycle submission deadlines; it does not provide a specific deadline in the available information.
- Deadline
- The website refers applicants to the grant-cycle submission deadlines; it does not provide a specific deadline in the…
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Moore Vice President
Mailing address: 10200 Willow Creed Rd 200, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: (858) 549-2874
Email: lmoore@cushnet.net
Website: https://cushmanfoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cushman Foundation
Who The Cushman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
419 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 362 grants of 419 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s filing says grants benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater San Diego area. All grant dollars listed in the 2025 filing went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cushman Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 41 of 75 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2021) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 88 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition National City, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kindness Initiative San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Producegood Encinitas, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| San Diego History Center San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bayside Community Center San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $75,000 |
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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 | $37,715,838 | $5,450,315 | $4,305,365 | $3,922,242 | 88 | $4,011,107 | $5,226,966 | $4,339,626 |
| 2024 | $36,571,473 | $4,504,641 | $3,188,377 | $2,919,962 | 108 | $2,929,532 | $4,117,125 | $3,609,735 |
| 2023 | $35,255,209 | $3,313,659 | $3,505,928 | $3,283,153 | 90 | $3,302,479 | $3,141,576 | $2,948,549 |
| 2022 | $36,076,739 | $5,940,109 | $3,076,810 | $2,758,995 | 65 | $2,778,800 | $2,571,665 | $3,291,567 |
| 2021 | $32,584,179 | $5,076,850 | $2,261,031 | $1,995,983 | 68 | — | $1,631,490 | $2,772,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cushman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.3M 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
The Foundation’s stated philosophy is to give back to the city that has supported its family for generations. Its listed areas of giving include aid to seniors, arts and culture, children, education, food insecurity, health and well-being, human services, and military and veterans.
The Foundation’s guidelines say it generally does not support animal welfare, athletic events, capital campaigns, endowments, fundraising events, galas, general operating costs, individual endeavors, non-educational arts, political activities, or religious institutions. Its 2025 filing nevertheless lists several grants as general/unrestricted.
In 2025, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank received $1 million. The Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry, and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition received $100,000; it describes its work as coordinating efforts to address human trafficking in and through the U.S.–Mexico border region and to preserve victims’ dignity and well-being. Kindness Initiative received $100,000 and says it works to alleviate poverty in the San Diego Jewish community by meeting vulnerable households’ basic needs. ProduceGood received $100,000; it describes its mission as addressing hunger and food waste while promoting health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation made 88 grants totaling $3,922,242. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,250. The largest listed awards were $1 million each to Sharp Healthcare Foundation and Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, Scripps Health Foundation (listed twice), Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, Kindness Initiative, ProduceGood, and San Diego History Center.
The Foundation’s website says the fiscal year 2026–2027 grant cycle will open for requests on July 1, with applications opening in fall 2026. It directs applicants to review the online guidelines and application. The 2024 filing says grants are for qualifying charitable organizations in the greater San Diego area; current program information specifies current 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving San Diego County as eligible applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori A. Moore as president; Debra L. Parrish and Trevor Moore as co-vice presidents; Nikolas R. Parrish as treasurer; Britny Camacho as secretary; and Stephen P. Cushman and Marjorie L. Cushman as directors.
The Cushman Foundation is led by Lori A. Moore, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori A. Moore
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie L. Cushman
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Cushman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britny Camacho
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Parrish
Co-Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary & CFO, 2023
Secretary & CFO → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikolas R. Parrish
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Moore
Co-Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Cushman Foundation
How much does The Cushman Foundation give each year?
The Cushman Foundation gave $3.9M across 88 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 108 grants.
What is The Cushman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cushman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,250, and its average grant was $44,571, across 88 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cushman Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Cushman Foundation give grants?
The Cushman 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 (58 grants), La Jolla, CA (5 grants), Encinitas, CA (3 grants) and Carlsbad, CA (3 grants).
Does The Cushman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cushman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (88 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cushman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cushman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank ($1,050,000 across 2 grants), Sharp Healthcare Foundation ($1,001,000 across 2 grants) and Scripps Health Foundation ($200,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cushman Foundation?
The Cushman Foundation reported $37.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cushman Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated philosophy is to give back to the city that has supported its family for generations. Its listed areas of giving include aid to seniors, arts and culture, children, education, food insecurity, health and well-being, human services, and military and veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cushman Foundation?
Submit an application through the Foundation’s online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cushman Foundation's EIN?
The Cushman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0643458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Cushman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cushman-foundation-morg_2706b60ea18545009daa774529e74065
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