Price Philanthropies Foundation
Accepts applications
Price Philanthropies Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $53.1 million in 246 grants; the typical grant was $22,410 and the largest $19.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53.1 million
- Number of grants246
- Typical grant$22,410
- Largest grant$19.1 million
- Assets$763 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18.9 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $18.9 million | 263 | $705 million |
| 2024 | $53.1 million | 246 | $763 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Malavenda Price Philanthropie 4305 University Avenue Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (619) 795-2000 |
| What to submit | We ask potential applicants to submit a grant inquiry via price philanthropies foundation grant staff. After an internal screening process, some applicants will be invited to submit a formal grant application. The formal grant request includes the following information: organization name, address, phone, contact information; program/project title; program/project description; request amount; total program/project budget; secured/pending funders; age group; geographical area; program area; type of support; key issues; executive summary; target audience; program deliverables; anticipated outcomes; attachments to include: 501(c)(3) tax exempt letter; detailed program/project budget; organization financials; organizational budget for current fiscal year the initial grant request must be submitted through our online system. |
| Restrictions | Grants must be made to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or governmental units such as public schools or city departments or for inherently charitable activities; grants are not made (i) to organizations whose primary purpose is religious, or (II) for propagandizing, influencing legislation and/or elections, promoting voting registration, for political candidates, political campaigns or organizations engaged in political activities; or (III) to federal appeals or to organizations that collect funds for redistribution to other non-profit groups. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Price Philanthropies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 221 | $32.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $625,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $34,870 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | Donor advised fund | $19.1 million |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | General support; capital fund support | $2.4 million |
| Pricesmart Foundation | General support; programs and projects | $1.7 million |
| San Diego Unified School District | Programs and projects | $615,672 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | Programs and projects; emergency response | $477,168 |
| Csusm Foundation | Programs and projects | $445,190 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | General support; programs and projects | $440,323 |
| San Diego Foundation | Programs and projects | $366,753 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Priorities | General support | $300,000 |
| The Urban Institute | General support | $300,000 |
| Campanile Foundation | Programs and projects | $252,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | Programs and projects | $250,000 |
| Mending Matters | Programs and projects | $224,823 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | General support; programs and projects | $187,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | Programs and projects | $180,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities San Diego | General support; capital fund support | $175,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General support; programs and projects | $168,920 |
| San Diego History Center | General support; programs and projects | $161,547 |
| Mingei International Museum | General support; programs and projects | $118,136 |
| San Diego Air & Space Museum | General support; programs and projects | $111,849 |
| Interfaith Community Services | General support; programs and projects | $105,000 |
| United Women's East African Support Team | General support; programs and projects | $104,500 |
| Youth Empowerments Finest | Programs and projects | $102,854 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | General support; programs and projects | $102,200 |
| KPBS | General support | $101,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | General support | $100,000 |
| Investigative Newsource | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | General support | $100,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | General support | $100,000 |
| Museum of US | General support; programs and projects | $99,163 |
| Union of Pan Asian Communities | General support; programs and projects | $98,500 |
| Fleet Science Center | General support; programs and projects | $93,861 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego | General support; programs and projects | $91,000 |
| The Old Globe | General support; programs and projects | $88,619 |
| Social Advocates for Youth San Diego | General support; programs and projects | $88,000 |
| San Diego Comic Convention | General support; programs and projects | $81,284 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3 | Programs and projects | $75,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | General support | $75,000 |
| Serving Seniors | General support | $75,000 |
| Chicano Federation of San Diego County | General support; emergency response | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Price
- Sherry Bahrambeygui
- Allison Price
- Jeff Fisher
- M Edward Spring
- Dede Alpert
- Sue Reynolds
- David Lynn
- David Price
- Sophie Bernabe
- Jennette Shay
- Jennifer Barron
- Matthew Hervey
- Dana Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Price Philanthropies Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Price Philanthropies Foundation give?
$53.1 million in tax year 2024, across 246 grants, with a typical grant of $22,410.
Who runs Price Philanthropies Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Price (Chmn/Pres/Grant Cmte Chmn/Inv Cmte MBR), Sherry Bahrambeygui (Director), Allison Price (Vice Chairman/Vice Pres/Grant Cmte MBR) and Jeff Fisher (Director/Inv Cmte Mbr/Cfo) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Price Philanthropies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.