Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 31-1540383 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$112.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN THOMAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 10731 TREENA STREET SUITE 102, SAN DIEGO CA 92131 |
| Phone | 8585649500 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support the Enlisted Project (Step) | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $3,100,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton | Camp Pendleton, CA | General assistance | $250,000 |
| Free to Thrive | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $150,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $150,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Sd | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $125,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sd | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $75,000 |
| National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Inc | Irving, TX | General assistance | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sd County Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Crisis House | El Cajon, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Feeding America San Diego | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Tecolote Youth Baseball | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North County | Fallbrook, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Vista Inc | Vista, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Elderhelp | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Fern Street Community Arts Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Noah Homes Inc | Spring Valley, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| St Madeleine Sophies Training Center | El Cajon, CA | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Angels Foster Family Agency | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | National City, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Home Start Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | San Diego, CA | General assistance in providing nutritional food to people with cancer | $25,000 |
| Reality Changers | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Botanical Garden | Encinitas, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | Escondido, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| The Brother Benno Foundation Inc | Oceanside, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| The Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | National City, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| A Reason to Survive | National City, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Aseltine School | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Autism Society San Diego | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Autism Tree Project Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Basic | Borrego Springs, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East County | Santee, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito | Encinitas, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Casa de Amistad | Solana Beach, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Computers 2 Sd Kids | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Elder Law & Advocacy | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Fleet Science Center | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | Carlsbad, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Girls Rising | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Oncology and Kids Inc | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General assistance | $20,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | General assistance | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,735,000 | 76 |
| 2023 | $4,931,500 | 102 |
| 2022 | $5,040,017 | 108 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611749349100226
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1540383
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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