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UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2872494
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Logo for "UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION"

UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-2872494
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The UC San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Illinois and California. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVOCATE AND RAISE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ITS RESEARCH, TEACHING AND PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION.
Total Funding Given

$168.6M

2023
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$39.7M
Median 2nd year grant
$47.8M
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A Spira
Board Member
M
M Cruz
Board Member
D
D Hunsinger
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION?
No. UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION give?
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and 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 UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $39.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $168.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO and THEATER & ARTS FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY DBA LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION?
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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