Girard Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-0202832 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$24M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $35,000.
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsd Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General | $558,000 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Transcend Inc | Hastings Hdsn, NY | General | $250,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General | $186,712 |
| California Charter Schools Association | Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Digital Promise | Seattle, WA | General | $90,000 |
| Magnolia Science Academy | San Diego, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Parent Institute for Quality Education Inc | National City, CA | General | $70,000 |
| Project Next | San Marcos, CA | General | $65,000 |
| Elevate School | San Diego, CA | General | $55,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $42,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | General | $35,000 |
| Urban Discovery Academy | San Diego, CA | General | $35,000 |
| Eje Academies | El Cajon, CA | General | $31,825 |
| United Women of East Africa Support System | San Diego, CA | General | $31,000 |
| Summit Springs Educational Foundation | Temecula, CA | General | $30,869 |
| Helix Charter High School | LA Mesa, CA | General | $27,250 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General | $23,250 |
| Learning Choice Academy | Santee, CA | General | $20,000 |
| School of Entrepreneurship of Technology | San Diego, CA | General | $16,000 |
| College Preparatory Middle School | Spring Valley, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | New York, NY | General | $12,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Claremont Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Da Vinci Schools | Segundo, CA | General | $5,000 |
| E3 Civic High | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Get Lit Words Ignite Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Givethx | Greenbrae, CA | General | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General | $5,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School | Altadena, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Access Youth Academy | San Diego, CA | General | $4,000 |
| LA Jolla Music Society | LA Jolla, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General | $2,500 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $2,500 |
| The San Diego Womens Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Casa de Amistad | Waynesboro, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Community Housingworks | San Diego, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | General | $2,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | San Diego, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Hubbs Sea World Research Institute | San Diego, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Institute of the Americas | LA Jolla, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Camarada Inc | San Diego, CA | General | $1,250 |
| San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 | San Diego, CA | General | $1,250 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | Escondido, CA | General | $1,000 |
| San Diego Opera Association | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| The San Diego Symphony Orchestra | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Voices of Our City Choir | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,153,906 | 49 |
| 2024 | $1,614,845 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,705,410 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620929349100132
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0202832
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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