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Centura Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 843530115

Centura Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $625 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $6,750 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,7652$37,650
2024$6,7504$30,310
2025$4,5004$24,342

How to apply

Centura 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Centura Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$4,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of San Diego
San Diego, CA
General support of organization's programs to supprt the acedemic pursuits, community engagement, and healthy lifestlye of young persons in san diego$3,000
Sharp Healthcare Foundation
San Diego, CA
General support of organization's programs.$1,000
Ascension Parish
San Diego, CA
General support of organization's programs responsible economic development, infrastructure planning, and continuous improvement in recreation, culture, and tourism.$250
Military Outreach Ministries
La Mesa, CA
General support of organization's programs providing free essential services to junior enlisted military families in san diego county.$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Centura Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Centura Foundation give?

$4,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $625.

Who runs Centura Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Derek Myron (President).

What does Centura Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.

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