The San Diego Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$80.6M
Foundation funders
103
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The San Diego Foundation?
The San Diego Foundation is funded by 103 grantmakers, led by San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation ($19.6M), Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($11.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($8.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $80.6M in grants to The San Diego Foundation between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.7M (2023) to $25.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $9.5M.
What grants has The San Diego Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,380,721 |
| 2025 | Fermanian Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,459,241 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $669,277 |
| 2025 | The Patricia and Christopher Weil | GENERAL FUND | $330,635 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | T31 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Strengthening Communities Through Inclusive Small Business Development | $100,000 |
| 2025 | JW Sefton Foundation | GRANT FOR FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Cyber Center of Excellence Association | CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS AND TOOLS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO SAFEGUARD THEMSELVES AGAINST CYBERATTACKS AND ACT PROACTIVELY IN THE FACE OF EVOLVING THREATS. | $67,953 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | SUPPORT THE CF OPPORTUNITY NETWORK | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Classroom of the Future Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $33,000 |
| 2025 | Kyoto Symposium Organization | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $33,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth N Crane Foundation | MENTAL HEALTH | $27,500 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY | $25,000 |
| 2025 | La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Foundation | — | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Witman Family Foundation | Escondido Foundation Fund | $19,000 |
| 2025 | The Thursday Club San Diego California | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth N Crane Foundation | FOSTER CHILDREN MENTAL HEALTH | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $12,000 |
| 2025 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Walter C & Stefanie A Zable Family | Bill Waite Endowment Fund | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Civic Engagement | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia J Barber Foundation | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE | $8,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $7,700 |
| 2025 | Orange County Community Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Laurie and James Richter | EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITIES AND GIVE FOR GOOD. | $2,500 |
| 2025 | D&P Roberts Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Robert S Fagan Foundation | Support the health and welfare of activities in Tecate MX and Southern California. | $500 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $9,992,721 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The San Diego Foundation?
The San Diego Foundation is funded by 103 grantmakers, led by San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation ($19.6M), Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($11.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($8.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $80.6M in grants to The San Diego Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The San Diego Foundation's largest funder?
San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The San Diego Foundation, with $19.6M across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The San Diego Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $80.6M in grants to The San Diego Foundation across 200 grants from 103 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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