Funding Amount

Approximately US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for review.”

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Geography

  • In San Diego County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: No grant funds can be used for offshore organizations or activities without specific foundation approval.

Overview

The Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Grant supports health and science research, youth programs, and sports initiatives in San Diego County. With an average grant of $20,000, it prioritizes funding for 501(c)(3) organizations. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for review. The foundation aims to uplift underprivileged individuals and military personnel through its funding, ensuring that grants significantly impact the local community.

Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Grant
The Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation seeks to continue the legacy of the founders by encouraging and promoting health, science research, assisting with programs that benefit youth, underprivileged individuals, and sports-related activities primarily in San Diego County.
Areas of Funding
The Foundation Bylaws do not restrict grants to specific areas. The Foundation is a general funder and has historically funded programs that benefit youth and underprivileged individuals, active and retired military personnel and sports related activities. The average grant in recent years has been $20,000. Requests from other areas will be considered. The Foundation grants are generally restricted to San Diego County organizations.
Grant Review and Approval Policy
The Board meets four times per year to review grant requests. Normally the board meets the first Wednesday of the month in March, June, September and December. Grant requests are accepted throughout the year. Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Applications submitted by the deadlines will be reviewed at the next board meeting. The foundation has a September 30 yearend. Requests should only be submitted once every twelve months.

Eligibility

The foundation requires all applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations.

Ineligibility

No grant funds can be used for offshore organizations or activities without specific foundation approval.

What Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
76
Total given
$5.74M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$10K–$3.1M
  • By dollars: California 98%, Texas 1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Encinitas, CA; National City, CA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Support the Enlisted Project (Step) · San Diego, CA

    General assistance

    $3.1M

  • Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton · Camp Pendleton, CA

    General assistance

    $250K

  • Free to Thrive · San Diego, CA

    General assistance

    $150K

  • Outdoor Outreach · San Diego, CA

    General assistance

    $150K

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD · San Diego, CA

    General assistance

    $125K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Youth sports
  • Healthcare
  • Science research
  • Veteran nonprofits

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