The Cushman Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 33-0643458 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORI MOORE VICE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 10200 WILLOW CREED RD 200, SAN DIEGO CA 92131 |
| Phone | 8585492874 |
| LMOORE@CUSHNET.NET | |
| Form and materials | SEE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET |
| Deadlines | SEE SUBMISSION DEADLINES AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET OTHER THAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3/20/21 |
| Restrictions | SEE OVERVIEW OF THE CUSHMAN FOUNDATION FUNDING GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS, AS PUBLISHED AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET. ALL GRANTS TO BENEFIT QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA. |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition | National City, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kindness Initiative | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Producegood | Encinitas, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| San Diego History Center | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bayside Community Center | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Vets - Beyond the Uniform | Carlsbad, CA | General/Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crisis House | Santee, CA | General/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Reins | Fallbrook, CA | General/Unrestricted | $48,000 |
| Leap to Success - One Safe Place Partner | Carlsbad, CA | General/Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Firefighteraid | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Shoreline Community Services | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Escondido, CA | General/Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jbs Transition Experts Dba Vetctap | San Luis Rey, CA | General/Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| LA Jolla Country Day | LA Jolla, CA | General/Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wave Academy Dba Healing Wave Aquatics | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Computers 2 Sd Kids | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Angels Foster Family Agency | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Casa de Amistad Centro de Ensenanza | Solana Beach, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mira Costa College Foundation | Oceanside, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Diego Hunger Coalition | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alliant Education Foundation | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Diego Community College Auxiliary Organization | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Veterans Association of North County | Oceanside, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Francis Parker | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Suooort the Enlisted Proiect Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Burn Institute | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Musicians for Education Inc (Dba Street of Dreams) | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Burn Institute | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Girls Rising | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Solutions for Change Inc | Vista, CA | General/Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $11,333 |
| Grossmont Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Joy Connection Living Your Joy Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zero8hundred Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fraternity House Inc | Vista, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dogs on Deployment | Escondido, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch Inc | Lakeside, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Classics for Kids Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christie's Place | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center | Poway, CA | General/Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cura Smiles Inc | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $7,495 |
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation | Truckee, CA | General/Unrestricted | $7,214 |
| Guitars in the Classroom | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Junior Acheivement | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| San Diego Children's Choir | San Diego, CA | General/Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Escondido, CA | General/Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,922,242 | 88 |
| 2023 | $2,919,962 | 108 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107885
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0643458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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