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Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation

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LA Jolla, California · EIN 95-1644633 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$17.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 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.

  • Education5
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Human Services2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Faith-Based1
  • Youth Sports1

Where it gives

7% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$110,000
Scripps Green HospitalSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$100,000
Scripps Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$100,000
Maritime Museum of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$50,000
Scripps Research FoundationLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$50,000
Horseless Carriage FoundationLA Mesa, CAFunds for discretionary use$40,000
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CAFunds for discretionary use$39,663
St Vincent de Paul CenterSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$35,000
Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$34,809
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILFunds for discretionary use$30,000
Scripps Institution of OceanographyLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$30,000
The Elizabeth Hospice IncEscondido, CAFunds for discretionary use$25,330
Francis Parker SchoolSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$25,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$25,000
Schuyler County Education FoundationRushville, ILFunds for discretionary use$23,000
LA Jolla Woman's ClubLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,221
Arcs FoundationTorrance, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
Boy Scouts of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
Escondido Christian SchoolEscondido, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
Girl Scouts of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
San Diego Humane Society EscondidoEscondido, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$20,000
I Love a Clean San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$18,065
Dan Mckinney Family YMCALA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$15,000
Elderhelp of San DiegoSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$15,000
Home StartSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$15,000
San Diego Opera AssociationSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$15,000
San Diego Symphony FoundationSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$15,000
LA Jolla Country Day SchoolLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$14,000
Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$10,000
San Diego Natural History MuseumSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$10,000
Schuyler County Historical MuseumMontour Falls, NYFunds for discretionary use$10,000
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAFunds for discretionary use$10,000
Torrey Pines AssociationDelmar, CAFunds for discretionary use$10,000
Western States Trail FoundationAuburn, CAFunds for discretionary use$10,000
Gillispie SchoolLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$8,488
Friends of LA Jolla Branch LibraryLA Jolla, CAFunds for discretionary use$8,000
San Diego History CenterSan Diego, CAFunds for discretionary use$5,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,106,57641
2023$1,082,29340

Sources

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