PADRES FOUNDATION
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-2350619
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-2350619
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The PADRES Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional support in Maryland and Texas. With a total of $1.2 million awarded to 64 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PADRES FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE PADRES CLUB'S OUTREACH INITIATIVES IN THE AREAS OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH, EDUCATION, FITNESS, AND YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC
$426.9K
11%
ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF THE USA
$300K
7%

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO
$263.1K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PADRES FOUNDATION?
No. PADRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PADRES FOUNDATION give?
PADRES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and Texas. 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 PADRES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PADRES FOUNDATION 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 PADRES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PADRES FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PADRES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PADRES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC, ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF THE USA, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PADRES FOUNDATION?
PADRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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