Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 4, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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Geography

  • In San Diego County

Overview

St. Germaine Children's Charity offers a competitive annual granting process to support local non-profit agencies aligned with their mission of protecting abused and neglected children in San Diego County.

Mission: To protect children in San Diego County from child abuse and exploitation.

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Award History:

  • 2025: $160,000 awarded to 10 agencies
  • 2024: $131,420 awarded to 8 agencies
  • 2022: $142,250 awarded to 11 agencies

Focus Areas:

  • Child abuse prevention
  • Foster care support
  • Mental health services for children
  • Domestic violence support
  • Child exploitation prevention
  • Legal services for children in welfare system
  • Housing and homelessness prevention
  • Family strengthening services
  • Educational and behavioral support
  • Internet safety

Selection Criteria:

  • Alignment with organizational mission
  • Financial review
  • Site visits with program personnel
  • Current funding sources
  • Program narrative with milestones
  • Final approval by St. Germaine Board of Directors

Special Recognition: The Barbara Christensen Heart of San Diego Award is presented annually to one agency that has exceeded expectations in their mission.

Contact Information:

  • Website: stgermainechildrenscharity.org
  • Tax ID: 20-5237325

Organization Background: Germaine Children's Charity has awarded millions of dollars in grants. The Grants Committee is responsible for reviewing all applicants and making recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

Three-Step Application Process:

  1. Download Grant Application
    • Application form available on the website
  2. Follow Project Narrative Guidelines
    • Applicants must adhere to provided narrative guidelines
  3. Submit Application
    • Submit on or before the deadline date

Next Deadline: February 4th, 2027

Note: The website does not provide detailed information about required materials, submission format, or specific narrative questions. Applicants should download the application form and guidelines from the website for complete application requirements.

What St Germaine Children's Charity actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$158K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$2,732–$20K
  • By dollars: California 98%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Chula Vista, CA; National City, CA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Angels Foster Family Agency · San Diego, CA

    General operations

    $20K

  • Home Start Incorporated · San Diego, CA

    General operations

    $20K

  • Grace · San Diego, CA

    General operations

    $18K

  • Kids Turn San Diego · San Diego, CA

    General operations

    $16K

  • Center for Positive Changes · San Diego, CA

    General operations

    $16K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Child welfare
  • Domestic violence
  • Foster parents
  • Mental health

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