THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
The San Diego Foundation is a community establishment located in San Diego, California, dedicated to improving environmental, economic, and social well-being. Its latest IRS Form 990 filing (2023) reports $268.7M in revenue, $1.4B in total assets.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 952942582).
About THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
The San Diego Foundation is a community establishment located in San Diego, California, dedicated to improving environmental, economic, and social well-being. The foundation supports a variety of causes, awarding grants primarily to nonprofit organizations in the San Diego region. Their emphasis is on areas such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, environment, and disaster relief amongst others. The foundation encourages philanthropy through endowed gifts and offers scholarships to local students as well.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990 | $268.7M | $159.7M | $1.4B | — | — |
| 2022 | 990 | $283.6M | $179.9M | $1.3B | — | View |
| 2021 | 990 | $197.0M | $124.3M | $1.3B | — | View |
| 2020 | 990 | $147.3M | $95.1M | $1.1B | — | View |
| 2019 | 990 | $87.7M | $66.5M | $887.4M | — | View |
| 2018 | 990 | $155.8M | $83.6M | $830.0M | — | View |
| 2017 | 990 | $86.1M | $62.8M | $727.2M | — | View |
| 2016 | 990 | $102.1M | $75.5M | $666.5M | — | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
top 25 of 1,158 recipients — $94.3M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY | MONTEREY, CA | $5.0M | FOR THE "BOB" FUND AT CFMC. |
| UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION | LA JOLLA, CA | $3.7M | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| POLICY & INNOVATION CENTER | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2.2M | FOR SUPPORT OF THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL POLICY AND INNOVATION CENTER PER AGREEMENT. $1,250,000 GRANT TO BE PAID $250,000 PER YEAR FOR 5 YEARS |
| JUST TRANSITION ALLIANCE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.9M | TO SUPPORT JUST TRANSITION ALLIANCES TIME AS PART OF THE TCC POST AWARD CONSULTATION (PAC) |
| WTA FOUNDATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $1.5M | FOR GLOBAL WOMEN'S HEALTH SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.5M | TO COMPLETE MAINTENANCE DREDGING AT BATIQUITOS LAGOON |
| UC SAN DIEGO | LA JOLLA, CA | $1.5M | 1059 - FRAHIWOT LEGESS - A18300514 |
| CAMPANILE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.4M | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.2M | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.2M | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1.1M | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS |
| LAZARIAN WORLD HOMES | EAGLE, ID | $974K | TO BUILD ARRIAGA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $962K | A SDG&E ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GRANT TO SUPPORT THE 2024 SEED ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE |
| FOREVER BALBOA PARK | SAN DIEGO, CA | $958K | TO SUPPORT THE BOTANICAL BUILDING AND GARDENS PROJECT: PHASE 2 EXTERIOR GARDENS RESTORATION, ATTN: JACQUELINE HIGGINS & PHILLIP SAMMULI |
| SAN DIEGO HABITAT CONSERVANCY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $929K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DATA SCIENCE ALLIANCE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $900K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $890K | FOR SCHOLARSHIPS |
| YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $842K | FOR THE YMCA MISSION VALLEY SUMMERBRIDGE PROGRAM |
| FLEET SCIENCE CENTER | SAN DIEGO, CA | $742K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, THIS GRANT IS FROM THE REUBEN H. FLEET FOUNDATION FUND AT THE DIRECTION OF SUSAN WELSCH |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $714K | FOR IMMIGRANT SERVICES ($40,000) AND SAFE PARKING ($25,000) |
| MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK FOUNDATION INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $700K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $622K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCRIPPS HEALTH FOUNDATION | LA JOLLA, CA | $579K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $503K | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SACRAMENTO REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $500K | AT THE REQUEST OF U.S. BANK FOR THE LAUNCH AND SUPPORT OF A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME SACRAMENTO RESIDENTS |
From the 2025 IRS Form 990 (Schedule I) e-filing. Amounts as filed.