THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
95-2942582
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
95-2942582
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The San Diego Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in San Diego. In 2024, it awarded a total of $102.3 million across 2,545 grantees. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
$40.3M
5%
YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
$32.3M
4%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO
$29.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
1K
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION give?
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. 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 THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION awarded about 1,040 grants, totaling nearly $102.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,540 grantees. Recent grantees include UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION?
THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.