L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $84,711. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$84,711
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $919,019 the year before.
26% 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 | $893,795 | 42 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $919,019 | 40 | $11.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 64 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc 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 L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $955,284 |
| Washington | 4 | $146,561 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation | Unrestricted | $84,711 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted | $77,500 |
| Bach Collegium | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Neo | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Neo | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Neo | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Budo Accelerator | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Father Joe's Village | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bach Collegium San Diego | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Camarada | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | Unrestricted | $16,667 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | Unrestricted | $16,667 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Braille Institute | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| San Diego Early Music Society | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| San Diego Diplomacy Council | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| St Mark's Espiscopal Cathedral | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Promises 2 Kids | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Diego Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Luke's | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uss Midway | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Worldview Project | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catalyst | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camarada | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Founders First CDC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon L Payne
- Susan M Payne
- Gary Payne
- Daniel Weber
- Meghan K Despain
Questions people ask
Does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon L Payne (President & Ceo), Susan M Payne (Vice President), Gary Payne (Vice President) and Daniel Weber (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.