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San Diego public foundations

There are 162 grantmaking public charity foundations in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro public foundations employ 254 people, earn more than $317 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of public foundations in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
162
 
$317,167,223
Community foundations
 
43
 
$250,436,872
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Job trends for San Diego public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
57
1-10
 
8
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
50
$250k to $1M
 
19
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of public foundations in San Diego

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1-20 of 162

International Community Foundation (ICF)

International Community Foundation's mission is to foster international charitable giving by U.S. donors, with an emphasis on Mexico and Latin America.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
18
EIN
33-0457858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation's mission is to connect donors with regional and global needs through visionary community leadership, personalized service and effective grantmaking.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$188.7m
Employees
9
EIN
95-3709639
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The San Diego Foundation

The San Diego Foundation improves the quality of life within all communities by inspiring enduring philanthropy and enabling community solutions. Mark A Stuart runs the organization from its location in San Diego, CA.
Revenue
$196.9m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
131
EIN
95-2942582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alliance for Hope International

AFHI creates innovative, trauma-informed approaches to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
20
EIN
11-3692035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Foundation for Stronger Communities

California Foundation for Stronger Communities is a mutual and membership benefit single organization support located in Carlsbad, CA. Its mission is to provide support to local charities. Programs include provided support for various local charities.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$37.5k
Employees
0
EIN
20-1508498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tri-City Hospital Foundation

Supports Tri-City Medical Center with grants for programs, services, and capital needs to advance exceptional healthcare and wellness in the community.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
0
EIN
95-6131483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Health Improvement Partners

Community Health Improvement Partners advances health through community engagement. They focus on behavioral health projects and empowering residents for positive change.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$943.0k
Employees
30
EIN
33-0496092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a community foundation in San Diego, CA whose mission is: Connecting funders to invest in improving outcomes for San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
15
EIN
33-0868261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Endowment - The Community Foundation

Legacy Endowment - The Community Foundation is a community foundation in Bonsall, CA whose mission is: Connecting people to causes that matter in North County San Diego and beyond.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
2
EIN
33-0620685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

P-Core

P-Core is a private foundation located in Poway, CA that primarily funds stem and robotics education for kids while alleviating financial hardship. It has made three grants last year to grantees such as Porpoise Robotics and others.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0967387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Endowment for Federation

Endowment for Federation supports Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego by distributing contributions to religious, charitable, and educational organizations.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-5198317
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Padres Foundation

Padres Foundation funds outreach initiatives in children's health, education, fitness, and youth baseball. It also operates baseball camps benefiting the Foundation.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2350619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jack in the Box Foundation

The Jack in the Box Foundation is a private foundation located in San Diego, CA. The Foundation made $1,147,260 in grants last year and has total assets of $530,724.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0776076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palomar Health Foundation

Palomar Health Foundation supports Palomar Health by assisting with necessary medical projects and renovations.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
0
EIN
93-3573154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund grants financial support to charitable programs in Borrego Valley and aids legal assistance and senior transportation.
Revenue
$360.8k
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
2
EIN
33-0611010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sempra Employee Giving Network

Sempra Employee Giving Network facilitates charitable giving to community organizations chosen by Sempra employees.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$841.0k
Employees
0
EIN
71-0875246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ming and Xin Foundation

The Ming and Xin Foundation is a private foundation nonprofit located in San Diego, CA and supported by Pacific Coast Trial Law Firm.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
39-2187978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rady Jewish Family Service Foundation

The Rady Jewish Family Service Foundation supports the charitable mission, purposes, and activities of Jewish Family Services of San Diego.
Revenue
$419.3k
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
0
EIN
84-5162579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Paul's Senior Services Foundation

The St Paul's Senior Services Foundation funds and supports St. Paul's and PACE programs, advancing comprehensive care for vulnerable seniors' health and social needs.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0627795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Las Patronas

Las Patronas raises funds for charitable organizations through annual events they sponsor and organize. Their mission is to provide funding for charities and they achieve this by supporting 501(c)(3) recipients. They are located in La Jolla, CA.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
0
EIN
95-6051480
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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