SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICTPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The San Diego Tourism Marketing District is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on enhancing tourism in San Diego. In 2025, it allocated a total of $50.4 million across 24 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits seeking to engage can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SDTMD IS A FUNDING CONDUIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE MARKETING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE ASSESSED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT.
Cause Areas
2
Economic development
Business and industry
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN DIEGO CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU
$391.2M
95%
SPORTS SD INC FKA SAN DIEGO BOWL GAME ASSOCIATION
$7.7M
2%
CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES
$1.4M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$55.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$69.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT?
No. SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT give?
SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT make each year?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $50.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT fund recently?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN DIEGO CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU, SPORTS SD INC FKA SAN DIEGO BOWL GAME ASSOCIATION, and CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT?
SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.