How much funding does French Fund Grants provide?

French Fund Grants provides US $5,000 - US $30,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for French Fund Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

French Fund Grants

Q: Who is eligible for French Fund Grants?

Geography: In the San Diego region; In the San Diego region of California that benefit the elderly, sight-impaired, and. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

French Fund Samuel Katherine Tua

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Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In the San Diego region
In the San Diego region of California that benefit the elderly, sight-impaired, and

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Grants shall be used primarily for programs that benefit the elderly, the sight-impaired, and the young.
States servedCalifornia.
Geographic limitations.
San Diego region of California.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

Grant Guidelines
Grants shall be used for programs in the San Diego region of California that benefit the elderly, sight-impaired, and the young.

Eligibility

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.

What French Fund Samuel Katherine Tua actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 54
Total given: $777K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,000–$30K

By dollars: California 94%, Oregon 3%, Illinois 1%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; La Jolla, CA; Escondido, CA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.