Menard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 33-0834790 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$685K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,500.
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
32% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Joe's Villages | San Diego, CA | General support | $63,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego Jesuit High School | San Diego, CA | General support | $36,600 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart Ministry Centeroakwood | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,500 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps | Baltimore, MD | General support | $23,800 |
| St Paul's Senior Services | San Diego, CA | General support | $23,000 |
| Casa de Los Pobres Ac | San Ysidro, CA | General support | $21,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Cenacle Sisters | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| St Madeleine Sophie's Center | El Cajon, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $19,588 |
| Nativity Prep Academy | San Diego, CA | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Rise Up Industries | Santee, CA | General support | $16,000 |
| Lambs Players Theatre | Coronado, CA | General support | $15,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Jesuits West Province | Portland, OR | General support | $15,000 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart Ugandakenya Schools | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Birthline of San Diego County Inc | San Diego, CA | General support | $12,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | Nogales, AZ | General support | $12,000 |
| Arts Council of Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center | Maywood, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Crisis House | Santee, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School | San Jose, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady's School | San Diego, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School San Jose | San Jose, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Borderlinks | Tucson, AZ | General support | $8,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General support | $8,000 |
| Nph USA Stdamien Pediatric Hospital Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $8,000 |
| Overture International | High Point, NC | General support | $8,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Mcgill University - Montreal Neurological Institute | Montreal, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| National Association of Perinatal Social Workers | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| St Augustine High School | San Diego, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | Maryknoll, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation for Camp Able | Long Beach, MS | General support | $3,000 |
| North Coast Rep Theatre | Solana Beach, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos | Los Altos, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Kraemer Endowment Foundation | El Cajon, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Whispering Winds Catholic Camp & Conference Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Advancing Students Forward | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
| Associated Alumni of the Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,488 | 50 |
| 2024 | $797,320 | 53 |
| 2023 | $841,116 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0834790
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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