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Sempra Foundation
Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 261325469
Sempra Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 1,501 grants; the typical grant was $260 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants1,501
- Typical grant$260
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.3 million the year before.
33% 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 |
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| 2023 | $5.3 million | 2,127 | $14.1 million |
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| 2024 | $4.2 million | 1,501 | $11.5 million |
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How to apply
Sempra 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 Sempra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 48 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| California | 1,045 | $1.1 million |
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| District of Columbia | 45 | $195,646 |
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| Texas | 56 | $121,644 |
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| Colorado | 15 | $85,582 |
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| Illinois | 18 | $68,911 |
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| New York | 64 | $46,665 |
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| Tennessee | 11 | $27,442 |
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| Minnesota | 5 | $25,762 |
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| Florida | 19 | $18,622 |
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| Oklahoma | 6 | $16,213 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 1,501 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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Solar Electric Light Fund
Washington, DC | Clean energy | $100,000 |
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State Center Community College Foundation
Fresno, CA | Workforce development | $100,000 |
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Engineers Without Borders USA
Denver, CO | Economic development | $75,000 |
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Galveston Bay Foundation
Kemah, TX | Climate action | $75,000 |
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The Actuarial Foundation
Schaumburg, IL | Climate action | $60,000 |
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Leadership California
Sacramento, CA | Workforce development | $50,000 |
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Monarch School
San Diego, CA | Education | $50,000 |
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Victory Institute
Washington, DC | Advocacy | $50,000 |
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United Way Inc
Los Angeles, CA | Human services | $32,683 |
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University of San Diego
San Diego, CA | Education | $26,865 |
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American Red Cross - National Headquarters
Washington, DC | Emergency and safety | $25,000 |
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Equality California - Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA | Dandi training and education | $25,000 |
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Healing With Horseplay Inc
Corcoran, MN | Animals | $25,000 |
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Team Rubicon
Los Angeles, CA | Emergency and safety | $25,000 |
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The Old Globe
San Diego, CA | Dandi training and education | $20,000 |
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St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
Memphis, TN | Health | $19,623 |
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Padres Foundation
San Diego, CA | Economic development | $15,000 |
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Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa, OK | Human services | $15,000 |
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American Heart Association Inc
Dallas, TX | Disease | $14,333 |
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Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc
Ruston, LA | Education | $12,500 |
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Feeding San Diego
San Diego, CA | Agriculture | $11,750 |
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San Diego Humane Society and S P C A
San Diego, CA | Animals | $11,743 |
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Wounded Warrior Project Inc
Jacksonville, FL | Public | $10,136 |
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Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank
San Diego, CA | Human services | $9,968 |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc
Rye Brook, NY | Medical research | $8,848 |
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Minds Matter
Porter Ranch, CA | Youth | $8,650 |
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Los Angeles, CA | Agriculture | $7,789 |
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Youth Tennis San Diego
San Diego, CA | Youth | $7,500 |
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Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Dallas, TX | Medical research | $7,312 |
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Alzheimers San Diego
San Diego, CA | Disease | $7,253 |
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San Diego Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
San Diego, CA | Human services | $6,131 |
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,975 |
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Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA | Health | $5,937 |
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Make-A Wish Foundation of San Diego Inc
San Diego, CA | Human services | $5,850 |
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American National Red Cross
Washington, DC | Safety | $5,554 |
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L A Family Housing Corporation
N Hollywood, CA | Housing | $5,500 |
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Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc
San Diego, CA | Human services | $5,488 |
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Vista Hill Foundation
San Diego, CA | Crisis | $5,216 |
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego Inc
San Diego, CA | Human services | $5,110 |
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
New York, NY | Animals | $5,083 |
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Officers and trustees
- Christy Ihrig
President/Board Director - Kirstie Raagas
Executive Director - Patrick Billings
Treasurer - Lisa Abbot
Secretary - Jim Baker
Secretary - Eugene Mitchell
Director - Andy Carrasco
Director - Randall L Clark
Director - Scott Crider
Director - Matt Henry
Director - Emily C Shults
Director
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does Sempra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sempra Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1,501 grants, with a typical grant of $260.
Who runs Sempra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christy Ihrig (President/Board Director), Kirstie Raagas (Executive Director), Patrick Billings (Treasurer) and Lisa Abbot (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Sempra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.
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