Atkinson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Atkinson Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $821,900 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 26 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $821,900 | 24 | $17.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 26 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Atkinson Family 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 Atkinson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 10 | $459,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $306,000 |
| California | 4 | $295,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | General | $1.2 million |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc | General | $298,000 |
| US Naval Sea Cadet Corps | General | $285,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | General | $225,000 |
| Navy League of the United States Fort Launderdale Council Inc | General | $45,000 |
| Uc Press Foundation | General | $45,000 |
| Full Bellies Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Post Oak School | General | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children | General | $25,000 |
| Perez Art Museum of Miami | General | $25,000 |
| Gablestage Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Royal Dames of Cancer Research | General | $15,000 |
| Navy League of the United States | General | $11,000 |
| Eden Calhoun Charitable Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Birch State Park Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General | $10,000 |
| Uso Wounded Warrior | General | $10,000 |
| Heroes Foundation Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County | General | $10,000 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | General | $10,000 |
| Navy Reserve Center Miami Cpda | General | $10,000 |
| The Mariners' Museum and Park | General | $10,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General | $5,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Hollywood Historical Society Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Oak Park Elementary | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Richard C Atkinson
- Dr Lynn Atkinson
Questions people ask
Does Atkinson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Atkinson Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Atkinson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Richard C Atkinson (President) and Dr Lynn Atkinson (Vice Pres, Sec, Treasurer).
What does Atkinson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.