David W Hearst Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 84-3104245 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$41K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Research Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Salary support for a research coordinator/scientist in dr. robert russo's cdac & magnasafe clinical studies | $200,000 |
| Companion Animal Center | Eureka, CA | Animal shelter | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | Patient care services | $100,000 |
| Remarkable Men's Practice | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Warrior fitness program - restricted to san diego | $50,000 |
| Our Military Kids | Oakton, VA | Extracurricular activity grants - restricted to grants in california | $50,000 |
| San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency Services | San Diego, CA | Paramedic scholarships and firefighter safety equipment | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Service member & family support program | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | K-12 turning point education | $50,000 |
| Honorary Deputy Sheriffs' Association | San Diego, CA | Trunarc devices | $50,000 |
| Kids Turn San Diego | San Diego, CA | Creating brighter future for children project | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors | Vista, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Fallen first responders home program | $35,000 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | San Diego, CA | Resource center and cybersecurity upgrades | $34,250 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | Grant funds - operation rebound program | $30,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | Residential services program | $30,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc | San Diego, CA | Emergency medical fund | $26,040 |
| New York Yankees Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Central texas flood relief | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Children's resource center | $25,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Denver, CO | Operation tbi freedom program | $25,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | San diego chapter - transportation and rental expenses | $25,000 |
| San Diego Nice Guys Inc | San Diego, CA | Community christmas party | $25,000 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | Operation story time | $20,000 |
| US for Warriors Foundation | Chula Vista, CA | Food4warriors program | $20,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Arlington, VA | Financial assistance program | $20,000 |
| National Military Family Association | Alexandria, VA | Operation purple camp in san diego | $20,000 |
| Worley Fire Foundation Inc | Coeur Dalene, ID | Slip tank | $12,210 |
| Coeur D Alene Garden Club Inc | Coeur Dalene, ID | General support | $10,000 |
| Aidslifecycle | San Jose, CA | Rider margaret casey | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,250,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,300,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600559349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3104245
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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