Issa Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVista, California · EIN 33-0834068 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $30,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions for Change | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $400,000 |
| St Anthony Orthodox Christian Church | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $250,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $175,000 |
| Leap to Success | Carlsbad, CA | Annual giving | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Vista | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $70,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Escondido, CA | Annual giving | $70,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Philadelphia, PA | Annual giving | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Annual giving | $50,000 |
| New Haven Youth & Family Services | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $40,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $35,000 |
| Angels Foster Family Network | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $30,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $30,000 |
| Moonlight Cultural Foundation | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $25,000 |
| Operation Hope North County | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $25,000 |
| Palomar College Foundation | San Marcos, CA | Annual giving | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego County | Solana Beach, CA | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | Grant | $20,000 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Promises to Kids | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Quantico, VA | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Ivey Ranch Park Association | Oceanside, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Naperville Heritage Society | Naperville, IL | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Project Next | San Marcos, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| San Diego Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Second Chance | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Vista Community Clinic | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Life Perspectives | San Diego, CA | Grant | $7,500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $7,500 |
| Las Patronas | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $6,000 |
| North County Education Foundation | Escondido, CA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| YMCA Joe & Mary Mottino Family YMCA | Oceanside, CA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Red Star Riders | Camarillo, CA | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista | Indianapolis, IN | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Vista Optimist Foundation | Vista, CA | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Annual giving | $750 |
| Orange County Food Bank | Garden Grove, CA | Annual giving | $450 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Annual giving | $450 |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | Annual giving | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,554,000 | 41 |
| 2024 | $22,180,313 | 34 |
| 2023 | $1,929,000 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0834068
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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