Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 95-4111082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$777K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$14,000
Total assets$18.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $30,000 |
| San Diego Seniors Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | General operating | $25,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $23,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| San Diego Childrens Discovery Musuem | Escondido, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Escondido, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| San Diego Art Institute | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| The New Childrens Museum | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Carlsbad Educational Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| LA Jolla Historical Society | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| North County Education Foundation Inc | Escondido, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| San Marcos Promise | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Serving Seniors | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Promises2kids Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $14,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Reality Changers | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Outside the Lens | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Southwest Sports Wellness Foundation | Chula Vista, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oasis Institute | LA Mesa, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Star Pal | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| California Center for Arts Escondido Fdn | Escondido, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute Blind and Visual Impair | Winnetka, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | Woodbridge, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| California Communications Access Found | Concord, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kindness Initiative | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatre Arts Foundation of San Diego Cou | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego Cn | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Elizabeth Hospice Inc | Escondido, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Noah Homes Inc | Spring Valley, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $8,000 |
| Amer Acad of Pediatrics Ca Chapter 3 | San Diego, CA | General operating | $7,000 |
| San Diego Childrens Choir | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Library Association of LA Jolla | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of East County Inc | Santee, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greater LA Jolla Meals-On-Wheels Inc | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $777,000 | 54 |
| 2024 | $689,250 | 57 |
| 2023 | $708,000 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349104378
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4111082
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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