Dorothea Tuney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothea Tuney Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,438 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $432 and the largest $4,061. 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$24,438
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$432
- Largest grant$4,061
- Assets$730,608
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,473 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,081 | 1 | $765,742 |
| 2024 | $39,473 | 1 | $721,407 |
| 2025 | $24,438 | 32 | $730,608 |
How to apply
Dorothea Tuney 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 Dorothea Tuney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $15,571 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,101 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $2,958 |
| New York | 4 | $1,605 |
| Arizona | 1 | $203 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of San Diego | General fund | $4,061 |
| Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society Inc | General fund | $3,601 |
| Stone Ranch Elementary Foundation | Dynamic learning community | $3,220 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | National parks | $2,230 |
| Hawaii Food and Wine Festival | General fund | $1,646 |
| The Well Community Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Chula Vista Police Foundation | Grants to the chula vista police department | $955 |
| Volunteers of Burbank Animal Shelter | Animal care | $935 |
| The Playwrights Realm Inc | General fund | $800 |
| T Claude & Gladys B Ryan Family YMCA | General fund | $680 |
| Make-A-Wish San Diego | General fund | $528 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | College readiness | $525 |
| Hockey Is Life | Athletics | $500 |
| Sunset View Elementary | General fund | $500 |
| The Next Swell | Scholastic scholarship | $500 |
| Rio Vista Elementary PTA | Parent teach association | $470 |
| Pointer Association | Point loma high school | $395 |
| Harvest Christian Church | General fund | $357 |
| Charity Walk Hawaii | General fund | $300 |
| Apex Leadership | General fund | $203 |
| Wai'anapanapa State Park | General fund | $172 |
| The San Jose Youth Symphony | Music education | $161 |
| National Park Service | Hawaii volcanoes national park | $115 |
| Cabrillo National Monument Foundation | Protect cabrillo national monument | $110 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | Research and assistance for those affected by dementia | $108 |
| Riot Production | Performing arts | $80 |
| The Padres Foundation | Youth baseball camp | $80 |
| Sycamore Ridge PTA | Parent teach association | $75 |
| Ocean Beach Community Foundation | General fund | $70 |
| Hawaii Pacific Parks Association | State of hawaii national park | $21 |
| The California Interscholastic Federation | Education-based athletics | $21 |
| Pacific Historic Parks | Diamond head national park | $19 |
Officers and trustees
- Tanya Tafolla
Questions people ask
Does Dorothea Tuney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothea Tuney Foundation give?
$24,438 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $432.
Who runs Dorothea Tuney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tanya Tafolla (Trustee).
What does Dorothea Tuney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.