Pricesmart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pricesmart Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $53,352 and the largest $220,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$53,352
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$190,981
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
30% 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 | $1.2 million | 22 | $424,207 |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 30 | $510,171 |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 23 | $190,981 |
How to apply
Pricesmart 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 Pricesmart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $1.1 million in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $210,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $150,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $125,930 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Asesor Para El Desarrollo | General support | $220,000 |
| Incae Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Microempresas de Colombia | General support | $135,000 |
| Fundacion Marvelli | General support | $130,845 |
| Creamos Norte | General support | $125,930 |
| Asociacion Grupo Ceiba | General support | $110,000 |
| Fundacion Rofe | General support | $100,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (Kind) | General support | $100,000 |
| Organization for Youth Empowerment | General support | $85,000 |
| Fundap | General support | $80,000 |
| Rise Life Management Services | General support | $70,116 |
| Ciudad Don Bosco | General support | $53,352 |
| Fundacion Alvaralice | General support | $50,000 |
| Forward Step Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Young Womenmen of Purpose | General support | $40,033 |
| Escuela Agricola Panamericana | General support | $25,300 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | General support | $25,000 |
| Children First Agency | General support | $25,000 |
| Multicare Youth Foundation | General support | $22,245 |
| Asociacion la Alianza | General support | $20,000 |
| Seattle International Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Fundacion Vital Voices Guatemala | General support | $6,000 |
| International Community Foundation (El Directorio Guatemala) | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Price
- Jeff Fisher
- Sophie Bernabe
- Patricia Marquez
- Francisco Velasco
Questions people ask
Does Pricesmart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pricesmart Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $53,352.
Who runs Pricesmart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Price (Director & President), Jeff Fisher (Chief Financial Officer), Sophie Bernabe (Secretary) and Patricia Marquez (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pricesmart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.