Price Philanthropies Foundation
Historical FunderLA Jolla, California · EIN 46-5129465 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$33.8M
Organizations funded246
Typical grant$21,000
Total assets$763M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $47,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TERRY MALAVENDA PRICE PHILANTHROPIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4305 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SUITE 600, SAN DIEGO CA 92105 |
| Phone | 6197952000 |
| Form and materials | WE ASK POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT A GRANT INQUIRY VIA PRICE PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION GRANT STAFF. AFTER AN INTERNAL SCREENING PROCESS, SOME APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION. THE FORMAL GRANT REQUEST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, CONTACT INFORMATION; PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE; PROGRAM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION; REQUEST AMOUNT; TOTAL PROGRAM/PROJECT BUDGET; SECURED/PENDING FUNDERS; AGE GROUP; GEOGRAPHICAL AREA; PROGRAM AREA; TYPE OF SUPPORT; KEY ISSUES; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; TARGET AUDIENCE; PROGRAM DELIVERABLES; ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES; ATTACHMENTS TO INCLUDE: 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT LETTER; DETAILED PROGRAM/PROJECT BUDGET; ORGANIZATION FINANCIALS; ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR THE INITIAL GRANT REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR ONLINE SYSTEM. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MUST BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS SUCH AS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR CITY DEPARTMENTS OR FOR INHERENTLY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES; GRANTS ARE NOT MADE (I) TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS RELIGIOUS, OR (II) FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTING REGISTRATION, FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; OR (III) TO FEDERAL APPEALS OR TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLECT FUNDS FOR REDISTRIBUTION TO OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | San Dfiego, CA | Donor advised fund | $19,142,550 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support; capital fund support | $2,403,333 |
| Pricesmart Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support; programs and projects | $1,683,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $615,672 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects; emergency response | $477,168 |
| Csusm Foundation | San Marcos, CA | Programs and projects | $445,190 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $440,323 |
| San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $366,753 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | General support | $300,000 |
| The Urban Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $300,000 |
| Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $252,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $250,000 |
| Mending Matters | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $224,823 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $187,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $180,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support; capital fund support | $175,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $168,920 |
| San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $161,547 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $118,136 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $111,849 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Escondido, CA | General support; programs and projects | $105,000 |
| United Women's East African Support Team | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $104,500 |
| Youth Empowerments Finest | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $102,854 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $102,200 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | General support | $101,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Investigative Newsource | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Museum of US | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $99,163 |
| Union of Pan Asian Communities | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $98,500 |
| Fleet Science Center | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $93,861 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $91,000 |
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $88,619 |
| Social Advocates for Youth San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $88,000 |
| San Diego Comic Convention | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $81,284 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3 | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $75,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Chicano Federation of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General support; emergency response | $70,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $70,000 |
| California Western School of Law | San Diego, CA | Programs and projects | $65,000 |
| Cesar Chavez Service Clubs | San Diego, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| San Diego Junior Theatre | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $61,851 |
| Imperial Valley Food Bank | El Centro, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| LA Maestra Family Clinic | San Diego, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy & Learning Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $56,000 |
| Community Housing Works | San Diego, CA | General support | $55,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Village | San Diego, CA | General support | $55,000 |
| Reality Changers | San Diego, CA | General support; programs and projects | $54,000 |
| Urban Street Angels Inc | San Diego, CA | General support; capital fund support | $53,534 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| North County Lifeline | Vista, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Blood Bank | San Diego, CA | Capital fund support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Community College Auxiliary Organization | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Opera Association | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Sbcs | Chula Vista, CA | General support | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 246 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | Sharp chula vista medical center emergency department transformation | $3,500,000 |
| Pricesmart Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General operating/programs | $1,430,000 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | San Diego, CA | Various programs in city heights | $1,098,750 |
| Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | Sdsu community scholars | $378,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District | San Diego, CA | Various educational programs | $351,054 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Campus improvements | $125,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Fresh produce program | $100,000 |
| Mending Matters | San Diego, CA | Mental health program | $82,213 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $35,564 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $20,744 |
| San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $15,502 |
| San Diego Junior Theatre | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $15,198 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $14,463 |
| Fleet Science Center | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $14,221 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $14,153 |
| San Diego Museum of US | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $13,631 |
| Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Project dulce and dulce-digital | $10,000 |
| Village of Promise Health Outreach | San Diego, CA | Mental health outreach | $10,000 |
| San Diego Comic Convention | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $8,540 |
| Old Globe Theatres the | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $8,333 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,754,775 | 266 |
| 2023 | $16,391,244 | 290 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532739349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5129465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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