The Debra Carroll and Donald Duford Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 46-4103078 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$85K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $8,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership | San Diego, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City, CA | Education | $9,000 |
| Promises2kids | San Diego, CA | Humanitarian | $8,000 |
| Salk Institute Hpi | LA Jolla, CA | Education | $8,000 |
| The San Diego Community Center | San Diego, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Standley School PTA | San Diego, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Friends of Sdscpa | San Diego, CA | General | $6,000 |
| Curie School PTA | San Diego, CA | Education | $5,500 |
| Roosevelt School PTA | Santa Monica, CA | Education | $5,500 |
| Un Mar de Colores | Encinitas, CA | General | $4,000 |
| Humble Design | Southfield, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Npr | San Diego, CA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish | San Diego, CA | General | $400 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | San Diego, CA | Health | $400 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Veterans | $400 |
| Madre | New York, NY | General | $150 |
| San Diego Center for Children | San Diego, CA | General | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $85,075 | 14 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601389349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4103078
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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