Albatross Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albatross Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $26,500 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$26,500
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 10 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 10 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 14 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
Albatross Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Albatross Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $1.5 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Balboa Park | General Support | $700,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | General Support | $500,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | General Support | $55,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General Support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Old Globe | General Support | $35,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $28,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | General Support | $25,000 |
| San Diego Youth Services | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | General Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $20,000 |
| Voices For Children | General Support | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | General Support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Wildlife Alliance | General Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent V Woods
- Laurie C Mitchell
- Marilyn J Woods
Questions people ask
Does Albatross Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albatross Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $26,500.
Who runs Albatross Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent V Woods (President), Laurie C Mitchell (Secretary/Treas) and Marilyn J Woods (Director).
What does Albatross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and youth programs.