The Harriet E Pfleger Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-0817673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$34.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $79,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
29% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Indianapolis, IN | Aerial survelliance program | $160,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $130,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | Oceanside, CA | Military support program | $100,000 |
| Little Star | Hesperus, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washingtion, DC | General fund | $100,000 |
| Workshop for Warriors | San Diego, CA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Community Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General fund | $79,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General fund | $60,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary | Escondido, CA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ocean Discovery | San Diego, CA | General fund | $40,000 |
| San Diego Zoological Society | San Diego, CA | Elephant behavioral monitoring program | $40,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General fund | $35,000 |
| California Dressage Society- San Diego | Encinitas, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions | Oceanside, CA | Team training program | $25,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Orange, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Therapeutic riding program | $25,000 |
| Joyrx Children's Cancer Association | Portland, OR | General fund | $25,000 |
| US Equestrian Team | Gladstone, NJ | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Beach & Country Guild | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rawson Saunders School | Austin, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,289,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,385,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610489349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0817673
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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