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SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

San Diego, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0959608
Regional Funder
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SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

San Diego, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0959608
Regional Funder

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The San Diego Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting library initiatives, primarily focusing on California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$161.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$109.1K
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Elizabeth Hansen
Board Member
M
Michael Cox
Board Member
S
Sam Yoeuth
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
No. SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION give?
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $161 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include LIBRARIES AND PARKS FOR ALL and E3 CIVIC HIGH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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