Public charity · San Diego, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The San Diego Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $658K
- Typical grant
- $7,000 to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Shelby County, Jefferson County, Davidson County · plus 1153 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $98.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98.1M | $658K | 5 |
| 2023 | $106.7M | $55K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Pam LusterChair
- Steven KlostermanVice chair
- Dr Pradeep Gidwani Md MphSecretary
- Cindy J BertrandTreasurer
- Alessandra LezamaGovernor (thru 6/25)
- Allen YoungGovernor
- Amanda MontgomeryGovernor
- Amina Sheik MohamadGovernor
- Clifford SchiresonGovernor
- Dr Becky PetittGovernor
- Elvin LaiGovernor
- Gisele BonitzGovernor
- Gloria CorralGovernor
- Ken DerrettGovernor
- Kevin HamiltonGovernor
- Leena GuptaGovernor
- Liza CrisafiGovernor
- Mel KatzGovernor
- P Kay ColemanGovernor
- Rafael CastellanosGovernor
- Rudy JohnsonGovernor
- Mark A Stuart CfrePresident & ceo
- James HowellVp, chief financial officer
- Matt FettigVp, chief investment officer
- Susan L GuinnChief innovation officer
- Brian ZumbanoVp, development & stewards
- Pamela G Payton Vp ChiefImpact & partnerships officer
- Theresa NakataVp, chief communications officer
- Kelly FeuilletAvp of finance, controller
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- For general support
- For scholarships
- To support national bail out
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | For general support | $622K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | For scholarships | $15K |
| Highlander Research & Education Center Inc. | New Market, Jefferson County | To support national bail out | $8,000 |
| East Tennesse State University | Johnson City, Washington County | For scholarships | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | For general support | $7,000 |
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