The Rice Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-0592384 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$447K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyamaca Community College | El Cajon, CA | M. Rice Intern Program | $50,850 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | General program support | $30,000 |
| The Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Reuben H Fleet Science Center | San Diego, CA | Edcuational ProgramSupport | $25,000 |
| Reuben H Fleet Science Center | San Diego, CA | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | Ocean ScienceExplorers Program | $20,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | San Diego, CA | Education: Music Program | $16,980 |
| Words Alive | San Diego, CA | Rolling ReadersEducational Program | $15,000 |
| ArtsBusXpress | San Diego, CA | Transportation to the Arts | $15,000 |
| The Water Conservation Garden | El Cajon, CA | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | San Diego, CA | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| ArtReach | San Diego, CA | General Support | $10,500 |
| SD River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | Cool River EducationalProgram | $10,160 |
| SAY San Diego | San Diego, CA | Resource & ReferrelHub Program | $10,000 |
| East County Youth Symphony | El Cajon, CA | General SupportMusic Programs | $10,000 |
| Maritime Museum of SD | San Diego, CA | Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, CA | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Educational ProgramingSchool of Leadership | $10,000 |
| NTC Foundation | San Diego, CA | Liberty School ArtsEducational Program | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support Calif Widfires | $10,000 |
| LA Fire Dept Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support Calif Wildfires | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | Chantilly, VA | Support-Calif Wildfires | $10,000 |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | Theatre Arts DeptProgram Support | $6,027 |
| Heritage Of the Americas Museum | El Cajon, CA | Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School | San Diego, CA | Educational Programs: Drama Dept | $5,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, CA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Autism Tree Project Foundation | San Diego, CA | Educational Program Support | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges | El Cajon, CA | College Schlorships | $5,000 |
| Cuyamaca Community College | El Cajon, CA | Student Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Nativity Prep | San Diego, CA | General Supporteducation | $1,745 |
| Simon Youth Foundation | Indinanapolis, IN | General Support | $1,500 |
| Guitars in the Classroom | San Diego, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Boulder Oaks elementary | lpine, CA | General Suppoprt | $300 |
| Murdock Elementary | la Mesa, CA | Generl Support | $225 |
| Fuerte Elementary | El Cajon, CA | Program Support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446,987 | 39 |
| 2024 | $367,662 | 39 |
| 2023 | $387,327 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610919349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0592384
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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