Szekely Family Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 95-3655645 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH SZEKELY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1840 NEALE STREET, SAN DIEGO CA 92103 |
| Phone | 6192953144 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New American Museum | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | Julian, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pachama Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Cimientos Alliance | Pingree Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | Calsbad, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Americas Foundation | Chula Vista, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Guadalupana | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pendleton Community Service Fund | Calsbad, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($36,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $186,605 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3655645
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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