Kavanaugh Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 88-4378471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$907K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Jolla Plahouse | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $4,342 |
| Irish Outreach Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Bishops School | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Texas A&m | College Station, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Nurtured by Nature | Valley Center, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Our Mother of Confidence | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Somfabradys Childrens Hospital | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | General supportgeneral support | $1,000 |
| Regis High School | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Slu | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,000 |
| Tarleton State Univ | Stephenville, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Western Washington Univ | Bellingham, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| C2k | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Fund of Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Frosted Faces | Ramona, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Lions Tigers Bears | Alpine, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Midway Museum | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier | Oceanside, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Uso | San Diego, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Way Home for Dogs | Bonita, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Soledad National Vets Memorial | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $500 |
| Comic-Con Museum | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
| Maritime Museum | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
| Workshop for Warriors | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,342 | 26 |
| 2024 | $30,242 | 21 |
| 2023 | $8,453 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4378471
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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