French Fund Grants

French Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund
Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Summary

The Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund provides grants focused on the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired, and young in the San Diego region. Established by a couple committed to community support, the fund prioritizes programs that directly benefit these populations. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and demonstrate project-specific requests rather than general operating support. The fund aims to enhance educational and health services, contributing to the well-being of vulnerable community members.

Overview

About the Foundation Samuel H. French III and Katherine Weaver French were married in 1947. Samuel's family were partners in establishing Smith, Kline and French Laboratories, which has become SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories, one of the largest drug companies in the world. The couple had no children, but they were very active in supporting Tri-City Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Vista. Kay was a lifetime member of the San Diego Zoological Society. Their legacy continues through the fund’s support of the San Diego community. Mission The French Fund is concerned primarily with the welfare and/or education of the elderly, the sight-impaired, and the young. Grant Guidelines Grants shall be used for programs in the San Diego region of California that benefit the elderly, sight-impaired, and the young. Program areas Education Health Human services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants shall be used primarily for programs that benefit the elderly, the sight-impaired, and the young. States servedCaliforniaGeographic limitationsSan Diego region of CaliforniaPopulation servedElderly, Sight-Impaired, Young

Ineligibility

Limitations

Start-up organizations, capital campaigns, salaries, endowments, and events are generally not supported.