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San Diego private foundations

There are 1,225private foundations in the greater San Diegometro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro private foundationsemploy 216 people, earn more than $414 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of private foundations in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
1,225
$413,677,621
Corporate foundations
29
$70,060,009
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Sizes of private foundations in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
737
$250k to $1M
122
$1M to $5M
62
$5M to $25M
18
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of private foundations in San Diego

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1-20 of 1,225

George and Betty Harbaugh Charitable FOUNDATION

George and Betty Harbaugh Charitable FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Solana Beach, CA, which was founded in 2014 and most recently had $7,874,850 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-6638989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joseph Aw Clayes Iii Charitable Trust

The Joseph Aw Clayes Iii Charitable Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds financial support for neuro-oncology and genomics research, establishing meal program endowment. The trust made two grants last year.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
2
EIN
20-7515945
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David C Copley Foundation

David C. Copley Foundation's mission is to carry on the Copley family's legacy of giving by funding nonprofit organizations making a difference in the areas of human services, military and military veterans, youth development and more.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$105.1m
Employees
6
EIN
95-6051770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Price Philanthropies Foundation

The Price Philanthropies Foundation, a corporate foundation in La Jolla, CA, funds programs, scholarships, and grants, including support for San Diego State University.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$470.6m
Employees
8
EIN
46-5129465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter J and Betty C Zable Foundation

Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation promotes health, science research, assists with programs that benefit youth, underprivileged individuals, and sports-related activities primarily in San Diego County.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$91.3m
Employees
1
EIN
31-1540383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation

Private foundation in Chula Vista, CA supporting efforts to treat childhood cancer and provide access to life-saving medical care.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$170.1m
Employees
2
EIN
81-3811851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rady Foundation

The Rady Foundation, a corporate foundation in San Diego, funds endowments and scholarships, supporting organizations like the San Diego Symphony.
Revenue
$20.1m
Assets
$85.5m
Employees
0
EIN
85-0715670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

B Quest

B Quest is a private foundation located in San Diego, CA that provides grants to Innovation Network for Communities. The trustees are Kara Ballester and Andrew Ballester.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$21.3m
Employees
1
EIN
47-5550417
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation

The Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation that made 14 grants last year. These grants were mainly distributed to various education and medical causes.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$36.7m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0653203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

M and I Pfister Foundation

The M and I Pfister Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds to support educational programs and exhibitions. Grantees include Department Of Justice. Made one grant last year. Located in La Jolla, CA.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$21.1m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5994513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Shillman Foundation

The Shillman Foundation is a private foundation that made 11 grants last year. It is supported by Robert Shillman and is located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Grantees include Fidelity Gift Fund.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$106.7m
Employees
0
EIN
04-3511089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tomlinson Foundation

The Tomlinson Foundation is a private foundation located in La Jolla, CA. It made two grants last year and its grantees include the Alzheimer's Association. It is supported by Administrative Trust Under The Tomlinson Family Trust.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$68.7m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0383793
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Parker Foundation

The Parker Foundation is a San Diego-based philanthropic organization that provides charitable grants to improve life for residents.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$41.7m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0141231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nobbs Family Foundation

Nobbs Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, CA whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is Jeffrey M. Nobbs.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$85.3m
Employees
3
EIN
45-6644674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mangan Family Foundation

The Mangan Family Foundation is a family foundation located in San Diego, CA, supported by Peter Mangan and Katherine Mangan.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
0
EIN
93-4677719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reiff Family Foundation

The Reiff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Escondido, CA, funding general operations for indigent individuals and granting to various nonprofits.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
0
EIN
32-0100614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Irving and Eleanor Jaffe Foundation

Private foundation in San Diego primarily funding religious, public welfare, youth welfare and education, rare cancer research, philanthropy, improving literacy and human services.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
0
EIN
59-2751352
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Torrey Coast Foundation

Torrey Coast Foundation funds cancer research, medical education and research primarily, making four grants last year. It's a San Diego-based private foundation.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$312.1m
Employees
0
EIN
85-4224393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gilbert J Martin Foundation A Charitable Trust

The Gilbert J Martin Foundation A Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in San Diego, CA. Its grantees include the Salk Institute, and it made 69 grants last year. Its trustees are Roger Anderson, Judy Anderson, and David Dorne.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
1
EIN
33-0002513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stewardship Foundation

The Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation that makes contributions to preselected charities. Grantees include Westminster Seminary. The foundation made 13 grants last year. It is located in Escondido, CA.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$153.0m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0273191
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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