Rice Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rice Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $446,987 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,850. 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$446,987
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,850
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $367,662 the year before.
22% 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 | $387,327 | 40 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $367,662 | 39 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $446,987 | 39 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Rice Family 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 Rice Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $425,487 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyamaca Community College | M. Rice Intern Program | $50,850 |
| Monarch School | General program support | $30,000 |
| The Zoological Society of San Diego | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Reuben H Fleet Science Center | Edcuational ProgramSupport | $25,000 |
| Reuben H Fleet Science Center | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | Ocean ScienceExplorers Program | $20,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | Education: Music Program | $16,980 |
| Words Alive | Rolling ReadersEducational Program | $15,000 |
| ArtsBusXpress | Transportation to the Arts | $15,000 |
| The Water Conservation Garden | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| ArtReach | General Support | $10,500 |
| SD River Park Foundation | Cool River EducationalProgram | $10,160 |
| SAY San Diego | Resource & ReferrelHub Program | $10,000 |
| East County Youth Symphony | General SupportMusic Programs | $10,000 |
| Maritime Museum of SD | Education Program Support | $10,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | Educational ProgramingSchool of Leadership | $10,000 |
| NTC Foundation | Liberty School ArtsEducational Program | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support Calif Widfires | $10,000 |
| LA Fire Dept Foundation | Support Calif Wildfires | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | Support-Calif Wildfires | $10,000 |
| Grossmont College | Theatre Arts DeptProgram Support | $6,027 |
| Heritage Of the Americas Museum | Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School | Educational Programs: Drama Dept | $5,000 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Autism Tree Project Foundation | Educational Program Support | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges | College Schlorships | $5,000 |
| Cuyamaca Community College | Student Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Nativity Prep | General Supporteducation | $1,745 |
| Simon Youth Foundation | General Support | $1,500 |
| Guitars in the Classroom | General Support | $1,000 |
| Boulder Oaks elementary | General Suppoprt | $300 |
| Murdock Elementary | Generl Support | $225 |
| Fuerte Elementary | Program Support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Wilson
- Michelle Brookman
- Jessica Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Rice Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rice Family Foundation give?
$446,987 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rice Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Wilson (President), Michelle Brookman (Dir/Secty) and Jessica Wilson (Dir/CFO).
What does Rice Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.