Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,928 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,928
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,600
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,528 the year before.
31% 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 | $58,201 | 41 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,528 | 36 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,928 | 42 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rhonda Amber 12983 Caminito del Pasaje, Del Mar, CA 92014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (619) 987-3807 |
| What to submit | Proof of section 501(c)(3) status; recent financial statements; list of board of directors; purpose of request |
| Restrictions | Charitable contributions are made without geographical restrictions for purposes of social service, arts, education and health care |
What Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $40,458 |
| New York | 7 | $8,600 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,800 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,690 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,580 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services San Diego | General charitable purposes | $8,600 |
| Congregation Beth Israel San Diego | General charitable purposes | $5,322 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El San Diego | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Father Joe's Villages San Diego | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| J Street Education Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego County | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Rac Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| T'ruah Rabbis for Human Rights | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| KPBS | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| Adl Anti Defamation League | General charitable purposes | $1,180 |
| Aid Coalition American Israel Democracy Coalition | General charitable purposes | $1,180 |
| Sklar-Otis-Kole Family Fund Temple Israel West Bloomfield | General charitable purposes | $1,180 |
| ACLU ACLU of San Diego | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (Hias) | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hillel Ucsd | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lwvcef League of Women Voters Ca Education Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Repsonse to Hunger | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| NAACP (LDF) Legal Defense Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| NCJW National Council of Jewish Women | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation (Formerly Naral) | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation Mercy San Diego | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital Foundation Chula Vista | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ymca-Sd | General charitable purposes | $750 |
| American Foundation Scholarships la Esperanza Schools | General charitable purposes | $666 |
| David-Horodok Organization | General charitable purposes | $510 |
| American Friends of Combantants for Peace | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Amnesty International | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| City of Hope | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Feeding America San Diego | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ms National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Unxeptable | General charitable purposes | $400 |
| San Diego Council on Litercy | General charitable purposes | $360 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | General charitable purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhonda J Amber
- Betty Amber
Questions people ask
Does Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation give?
$60,928 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rhonda J Amber (President/Tr) and Betty Amber (Secretary).
What does Sylvia Weider-Amber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and food and hunger.