Szekely Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Szekely Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$170,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $186,605 the year before.
100% 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 | $186,605 | 1 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $170,500 | 20 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Szekely 1840 Neale Street, San Diego, CA 92103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (619) 295-3144 |
| What to submit | Letter stating request |
What Szekely Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $146,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New American Museum | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ilan Lael Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pachama Alliance | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peacemaker Awards | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Re-wild Your Campus | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Diego History Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bioneers | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gaia Girls Passages | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Cimientos Alliance | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| MAIA - Previously Starfish | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Street Of Dreams | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fight for the Forgotten | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Americas Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Arawaka | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Commonweal | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Guadalupana | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pendleton Community Service Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Livia Brightwood
- Milenko Matanovic
- Penny Livingston-Stark
- Coleen Lassegard
- Esther Lev
- Barbara Merz
Questions people ask
Does Szekely Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Szekely Family Foundation give?
$170,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Szekely Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Livia Brightwood (President), Milenko Matanovic (Board Member), Penny Livingston-Stark (Secretary) and Coleen Lassegard (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Szekely Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.