Specialty Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Specialty Family Foundation is a private foundation in El Segundo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $468,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$468,000
- Assets$78.6 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 52 | $71.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 56 | $78.6 million |
How to apply
Specialty 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Specialty Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of la | General | $468,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Housing Alliance | General | $450,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Scholarships | $130,500 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | General | $115,000 |
| Partners for Children South la | General | $80,000 |
| St Francis Center | General | $80,000 |
| Seed House Project | General | $75,000 |
| A Sense of Home | General | $58,000 |
| Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope Schools | General | $50,000 |
| Fadica Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | General | $50,000 |
| Safe Place for Youth | General | $50,000 |
| The People Concern | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Shields for Families | Scholarships | $43,000 |
| Art Trek Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Imagine la | General | $30,000 |
| Upward Bound House | General | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council | General | $25,000 |
| Mayors Fund Los Angeles | General | $25,000 |
| Strive | General | $25,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General | $20,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | General | $20,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General | $20,000 |
| La Partnership for Early Childhood Investment | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Counseling Partners la | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Fundacion Scholas Occurrentes USA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Haven Neighborhood Services | General | $15,000 |
| Noahs Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Usccb Subcommittee for African American | General | $15,000 |
| Venice Community Housing | General | $15,000 |
| White Hall Arts Academy | General | $15,000 |
| St Pius X - St Matthias Academy | Scholarships | $12,964 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Scholarships | $11,155 |
| National Catholic Education Assoc | General | $10,000 |
| Sofesa | General | $10,000 |
| St Jerome School | General | $10,000 |
| Sunnyside Baptist Church | General | $10,000 |
| The Rightway Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Amerigo Education | General | $7,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah A Estes
- James B Peter Jr
- Karen Marie Peter Cane
- Christine Mary Peter
- Arthur Peter
- Regina Peter
- Joseph B Womac
- Michael Estes
- Sean Gard
- David Fields
- Madeleine Cane
- Catalina Saenz
- Joseph M Lumarda
- Kevin McCardle
- Megan Gard
Questions people ask
Does Specialty Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Specialty Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Specialty Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah A Estes (Family Director/Chair), James B Peter Jr (Family Director), Karen Marie Peter Cane (Family Director) and Christine Mary Peter (Family Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Specialty Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.