The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family is a private foundation based in La Mesa, California. Through The Kinship Fund, it supports nonprofit organizations serving the San Diego community, with a mission centered on the resilience and well-being of women and girls.
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family at a glance
In short: The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family gave $114K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,490
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $3,816
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,251,034
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The Kinship Fund’s website also says it has no resources for additional grantmaking at this time, while inviting eligible organizations serving its focus areas to submit a 1–2 page Letter of Interest outlining their mission, programs, intended outcomes, and financial needs. The website says submitted Letters of Interest will be reviewed; this invitation sits alongside the foundation’s stated policy on unsolicited requests. The funder prioritizes unrestricted, multi-year support and says it does not fund individuals or individual scholarships.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8697 La Mesa Blvd C-102, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 246-4031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barrio Logan College Institute ($6K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Kinship Fund identifies San Diego County as its grantmaking region. The 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to California recipients; the listed grantees are in San Diego County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family gives
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrio Logan College Institute San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,750 |
| Mana De San Diego San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,250 |
| A Reason to Survive National City, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Amanda's Adaptive Martial Arts San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of San Diego San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Artsbusxpress San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Assistance League Rancho San Diegui Encinitas, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| BIPOC Support Foundation Escondido, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Detour San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Diamond Educational Excellence PTNR San Diego, CA | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a private foundation filing Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,251,034 | $67,966 | $366,647 | $114,490 | 30 | $316,217 | $17,536 | $440,637 |
| 2023 | $7,119,634 | $7,280,857 | $245,359 | — | — | $184,733 | — | $175,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family reported a distributable amount of $441K for 2024 — 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 Kinship Fund states that its mission is to build the resilience and well-being of women and girls through financial and capacity-building support for nonprofit organizations. Its stated areas of focus include education as a means to end poverty, interruption of youth incarceration, and whole-person health.
The funder says it supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits and organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), including small and grassroots organizations that fit its mission. Its stated grantmaking region is San Diego County. It prioritizes multi-year, unrestricted grants, which may support general operations, capacity building, projects, new-program seed funding, staffing, or other needs.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate varied community work. Barrio Logan College Institute says it prepares students to be among the first in their families to attend and succeed in college. MANA de San Diego says it empowers Latinas to achieve upward mobility and a better quality of life. Girls Rising describes its work as mentorship and career-readiness support for girls, while GenerateHope says it provides housing, recovery, and transition programs for adult women who have survived sex trafficking. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 30 grants totaling $114,490. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $5,750, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $5,750 to Barrio Logan College Institute and $5,250 to MANA de San Diego. Other listed $5,000 grants included awards to A Reason to Survive, Amanda’s Adaptive Martial Arts, ArtsBusXpress, BIPOC Support Foundation, and several other San Diego-area organizations.
The Kinship Fund’s website describes a September 2024 Connection Grants round that invested more than $100,000 in 24 community-based nonprofits. The filing separately reports 30 grants for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberley Jones as President and Diane Neffson and Sydney Pidgeon as Directors.
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family is led by Kimberley Jones, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberley Jones
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Diane Neffson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Pidgeon
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Kimberley Jones (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family
How much does The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family give each year?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family gave $114K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's typical grant size?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,816, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family give grants?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (21 grants) and La Mesa, CA (2 grants).
Does The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (30 grants).
Who are The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's largest grantees?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's largest 2024 grantees include Barrio Logan College Institute ($5,750), Mana De San Diego ($5,250) and A Reason to Survive ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (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 Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family fund?
The Kinship Fund states that its mission is to build the resilience and well-being of women and girls through financial and capacity-building support for nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's EIN?
The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2907153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Nancy Neffson and Wetmore 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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