The Conrad Prebys Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 20-3216993 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$54.9M
Organizations funded392
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$1.2B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,333 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 KETTNER BLVD SUITE 700, SAN DIEGO CA 92101 |
| Phone | 6198602100 |
| Form and materials | HTTPS://WWW.PREBYSFDN.ORG/STRATEGICPLAN CONTAINS DETAILS ON THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. |
| Deadlines | HTTPS://WWW.PREBYSFDN.ORG/STRATEGICPLAN CONTAINS DETAILS ON THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. |
| Restrictions | OUR STRATEGIC PLAN ORGANIZES THE WORK INTO FOUR PROGRAMS DRIVEN BY MR. PREBYS' INSTRUCTIONS AND GIVING DURING HIS LIFETIME: VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, YOUTH SUCCESS, HEALTHCARE, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. AS OF 2024, OUR APPROACH WILL PUT A PRIORITY ON COCREATING GRANTS WITH PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ALIGN WITH OUR ISSUE AREA GOALS. THIS WILL ENTAIL AN ONGOING GRANTMAKING PROCESS RATHER THAN SET GRANT CYCLES. WE WILL USE MANY DIFFERENT GRANTMAKING TOOLS AS APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING OPEN APPLICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS, INVITATIONONLY PROCESSES, AND COMMUNITY-LED GRANTMAKING. WE COMMIT TO ROLLING OUT THESE DIFFERENT PROCESSES AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | San Diego, CA | General operating | $3,000,000 |
| UC San Diego for the Depot (UC Sd Fdtn) | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $3,000,000 |
| San Diego State University Fdtn (Kpbs) | San Diego, CA | General operating | $1,600,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation Sdsu | San Diego, CA | General operating | $1,500,000 |
| San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 | San Diego, CA | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $750,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | San Diego, CA | General operating | $750,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $750,000 |
| San Diego State University Fdtn (Kpbs) | San Diego, CA | General operating | $622,200 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| Ntc Foundation Dba Arts District Liberty Station | San Diego, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Carson, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| World of Work Foundation | El Cajon, CA | General operating | $500,000 |
| Sdsu (School of Public Health) | San Diego, CA | General operating | $350,000 |
| LA Jolla Music Society | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $325,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General operating | $325,000 |
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | General operating | $325,000 |
| Downtown San Diego Public Spaces Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $303,000 |
| Sdhc Building Opportunities Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $302,000 |
| Palomar Health Foundation | Escondido, CA | General operating | $300,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General operating | $300,000 |
| North County Health Project Inc | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $273,800 |
| San Diego Art Matters | San Diego, CA | General operating | $260,000 |
| Access Youth Academy | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| California State San Marcos University Fo | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Connect Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Cygnet Theatre Company | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Foster Youth Matching Grants W Lucky Duck | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Groundwork Chollas - Se San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project Mission Within Foundation | New York, NY | General operating | $250,000 |
| Indian Health Council Inc | Valley Center, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Institute for Public Strategies | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| LA Maestra Family Clinic Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Maritime Museum Association of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Museum of US | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Museum of US | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Natural History Museum (Sd of Society of Natural History Balboa Park) | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Neighborhood Healthcare | Escondido, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| North County Health Project Inc | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art | Oceanside, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Padres Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| San Diego American Indian Health Center | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| San Diego Dance Theater | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| San Diego Voad Community Recovery Team | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| San Ysidro Health | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Southern Indian Health Council Inc | Alpine, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
| Survivors of Torture International | San Diego, CA | General operating | $250,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 392 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,897,373 | 392 |
| 2023 | $53,715,018 | 399 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104979
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3216993
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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