Girard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Girard Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $558,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$558,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
43% 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 | $1.7 million | 47 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 50 | $23.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 49 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
Girard 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 Girard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 3 | $285,750 |
| Washington | 1 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsd Foundation | General | $558,000 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Transcend Inc | General | $250,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | General | $186,712 |
| California Charter Schools Association | General | $100,000 |
| Digital Promise | General | $90,000 |
| Magnolia Science Academy | General | $75,000 |
| Parent Institute for Quality Education Inc | General | $70,000 |
| Project Next | General | $65,000 |
| Elevate School | General | $55,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General | $50,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | General | $42,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | General | $35,000 |
| Urban Discovery Academy | General | $35,000 |
| Eje Academies | General | $31,825 |
| United Women of East Africa Support System | General | $31,000 |
| Summit Springs Educational Foundation | General | $30,869 |
| Helix Charter High School | General | $27,250 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $23,250 |
| Learning Choice Academy | General | $20,000 |
| School of Entrepreneurship of Technology | General | $16,000 |
| College Preparatory Middle School | General | $15,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | General | $12,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General | $7,500 |
| Da Vinci Schools | General | $5,000 |
| E3 Civic High | General | $5,000 |
| Get Lit Words Ignite Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Givethx | General | $5,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General | $5,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | General | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School | General | $5,000 |
| Access Youth Academy | General | $4,000 |
| La Jolla Music Society | General | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| The San Diego Womens Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Casa de Amistad | General | $2,000 |
| Community Housingworks | General | $2,000 |
| Pomona College | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- RB Woolley Jr
- Mary Lindenstein Walshok
- Michele Hansen
- Scott Woolley
- Deirdre W Alpert
- Elizabeth Robitaille
Questions people ask
Does Girard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Girard Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Girard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists RB Woolley Jr (Board Chair), Mary Lindenstein Walshok (Secretary & Board Member), Michele Hansen (Vice Chair & Board Member) and Scott Woolley (Treasurer & Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Girard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.