Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $100,000 per organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Geography
- In San Diego County that are committed to providing funding
Overview
Funder: Cushman Foundation (facilitated by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego)
Purpose: Provides grants to deserving organizations in San Diego County that are committed to providing funding for much needed services to diverse communities and elevating or creating new programs that truly make a difference.
Established: 2018
Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California
Award Details:
- Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 per organization
- Minimum Recipients: At least 10 local organizations per year
- 2019 Awards: $1.2 million distributed to 19 organizations
- Application Volume: More than 150 non-profits submitted applications in 2019
Focus Areas:
- Services to diverse communities
- New or elevated programs making a measurable difference
- Community-based services
- Social services
Types of Organizations Funded (2019 Examples):
- Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation
- Hannah's House
- Home Start
- Interfaith Shelter Network
- Just in Time for Foster Youth
- Leap to Success
- Musicians for Education
- San Diego Dental Health Foundation
- San Diego Police Officers Association
- Sharp Healthcare Foundation
- Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs
- Urban Street
Selection Criteria:
The Cushman Foundation and Jewish Community Foundation select organizations based on:
- Commitment to serving diverse communities
- Quality and impact of programs
- Innovation in addressing community needs
- Sustainability of programs
Contact Information:
- Facilitated by: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
- Website: www.jcfsandiego.org
What JFS Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $485K
- Median grant
- $485K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA.
Example grants
Jewish Family Service of San Diego · San Diego, CA
General
$485K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Social services
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