William Male Foundation
The William Male Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California, that supports individual artists in San Diego County through grants and scholarships. It is a Form 990-PF filer.
William Male Foundation at a glance
In short: William Male Foundation gave $85K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,051
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,866
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $649,522
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William Male Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an online application or a written application form. The foundation accepts applications throughout the year and welcomes new applications from applicants who were not awarded a grant.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are considered for decisions made twice a year, on April 1 and October 1. Applications submitted January 1 through June 30 are considered for October 1; applications submitted July 1 through December 31 are considered for April 1.
- Deadline
- Applications are considered for decisions made twice a year, on April 1 and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: William Male Foundation
Mailing address: 6170 Cornerstone Court East 100, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (619) 786-6124
Email: info@williammalefoundation.org
Website: https://www.williammalefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from William Male Foundation
Who William Male Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fractured Atlas Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grant focus is individual artists who reside in San Diego County, California. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William Male Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2021) to $102K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | Contribution to support the soultry sisters art & wellness festival | $5,435 |
| San Diego Filipino Cinema San Diego, CA | Contribution to Support Their Film Festival | $5,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Rodney Weimer Krueger San Diego, CA | Payment to go towards the production of his film | $5,000 |
| Denja Harris Lemon Grove, CA | Payment to go towards the purchase of art equipment and supplies | $5,000 |
| Courtney Marsh Encinitas, CA | Payment to go towards the costs of her film | $5,000 |
| Chelsee Harris San Diego, CA | Payment to go towards the costs of her painting series | $5,000 |
| Ethan Neil Kendricks San Diego, CA | Payment to go towards the production of his documentary | $5,000 |
| Carla Navarro Chula Vista, CA | Payment to go towards the development of her play | $4,700 |
| Sarah Leclair San Diego, CA | Payment to go towards the production costs of music | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $649,522 | $57,698 | $230,896 | $85,051 | 22 | $157,620 | — |
| 2024 | $821,870 | $104,471 | $234,223 | $89,183 | 25 | $161,184 | $28,932 |
| 2023 | $935,581 | $56,166 | $259,295 | $102,015 | 25 | $183,430 | — |
| 2022 | $1,112,198 | $32,932 | $218,451 | $67,724 | 17 | $148,196 | — |
| 2021 | $1,294,368 | $107,640 | $187,109 | $67,320 | 17 | $117,320 | $38,136 |
| 2020 | $1,372,146 | $92,956 | $194,780 | $67,727 | 19 | — | $20,527 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to contribute meaningfully to the arts community in San Diego County by supporting individual artists through grants and scholarships. Its grants may support arts training, travel or study to develop a skill, or the creation of a specific artistic work. Formal training is not required.
Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations as well as individual recipients. Fractured Atlas, which received a grant, describes its mission as making the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $85,051. The grants ranged from $1,500 to $5,435, with a median of $4,500. The foundation’s website describes a typical grant as $1,000–$5,000, with a maximum of $5,000 per grant cycle.
The largest reported grant was $5,435 to Fractured Atlas Inc. to support the Soultry Sisters Art & Wellness Festival. San Diego Filipino Cinema received $5,000 to support its film festival. Other reported awards included $5,000 to individual recipients for a book, film production, art equipment and supplies, a painting series, photography-book publishing, and a documentary; and $4,700 to an individual recipient for development of a play.
The foundation accepts applications online or by written application. Applicants must be at least 18, reside in San Diego County, and demonstrate potential in the arts. Its website asks applicants to provide letters from instructors and samples of artistic growth; the selection process considers artistic potential, work ethic, financial need, and potential benefit to San Diego’s artistic community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mylinh Arnett as Executive Director and Bridget Gramme as CFO/Secretary.
William Male Foundation is led by Mylinh Arnett, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mylinh Arnett
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Bridget Gramme
CFO & Secretary
Treasurer → CFO & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emma Freed (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Mylinh Arnett (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about William Male Foundation
How much does William Male Foundation give each year?
William Male Foundation gave $85K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 25 grants.
What is William Male Foundation's typical grant size?
William Male Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $3,866, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Male Foundation give grants?
William Male Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (15 grants).
Does William Male Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on William Male Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William Male Foundation's largest grantees?
William Male Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fractured Atlas Inc ($5,435), San Diego Filipino Cinema ($5,000) and Rodney Weimer Krueger ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Male Foundation?
William Male Foundation reported $650K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $58K.
What does William Male Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to contribute meaningfully to the arts community in San Diego County by supporting individual artists through grants and scholarships. Its grants may support arts training, travel or study to develop a skill, or the creation of a specific artistic work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Male Foundation?
Submit an online application or a written application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William Male Foundation's EIN?
William Male Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1217948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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