The F1 Key Foundation
Invitation OnlyOceanside, California · EIN 33-0804187 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Western Watersheds Project | Hailey, ID | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Anza-Borrego Foundation | Borrego Springs, CA | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Polar Bear International | Bogman, MT | Program Support | $2,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Camp Pendleton Armed Forces YMCA | Camp Pendleton, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Oceanside, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Western Museum of Flight | Torrance, CA | Program Support | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0804187
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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