PATRONS OF THE PRADO
Mission Statement
RAISING FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE ARTS, SCIENCE AND CULTURAL CENTERS ON THE PRADO IN BALBOA PARK AND FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR SAN DIEGO SCHOOL CHILDREN TO THE MUSEUMS AND ARTS IN BALBOA PARK
Cause Areas
5
Education
Science
Museums
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY
$425.1K
10%
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN DBA MUSEUM OF US
$425.1K
10%
SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$425.1K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$51.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PATRONS OF THE PRADO?
No. PATRONS OF THE PRADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PATRONS OF THE PRADO give?
PATRONS OF THE PRADO primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 PATRONS OF THE PRADO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PATRONS OF THE PRADO fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 PATRONS OF THE PRADO make each year?
In 2025, PATRONS OF THE PRADO awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $931 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PATRONS OF THE PRADO fund recently?
In 2025, PATRONS OF THE PRADO awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY, SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN DBA MUSEUM OF US, and SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PATRONS OF THE PRADO?
PATRONS OF THE PRADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.