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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the San Diego and Imperial counties. With total grants paid amounting to $335.1K in 2025 and 72 grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDES SERVICES, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, PROVIDES HELP FUNDS AND FUNDING TO CONFERENCES, TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Total Funding Given
$335.1K
2025
Grantees funded
72
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$104.5K
S
Sitara Sethi
Board Member
A
Angela McNeece
Board Member
L
Linda Bay
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION?
No. SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION give?
SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Illinois. 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 IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION make each year?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $335 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING COLLABORATIVE, United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County, and AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION?
SAN DIEGO IMPERIAL COUNTIES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOUDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.