Rady Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 85-0715670 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $200,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | Rady Children's Health | $2,000,000 |
| University of CA San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Sullivan Center-Entrepreneurship & Innovation Current Fund | $200,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | San Diego, CA | Building Campaign | $200,000 |
| University of CA San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Evelyn & Ernest Rady Graduate Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum | San Diego, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | San Diego, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Nice Guys Inc | San Diego, CA | General Fund | $1,875 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Cygnet Theatre Company | San Diego, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Clarion Project | Richardson, TX | General Fund | $150 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($1,576,597). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,088,122 | 15 |
| 2024 | $3,943,100 | 11 |
| 2023 | $2,943,250 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0715670
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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