The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
24% 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 | $1.1 million | 31 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 26 | $18.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 24 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurel A McCrink PO Box 190, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 452-4300 |
| What to submit | A written application to the bridget rose foundation, inc. Must include the applicant's name and address, amount of funds requested and the purpose or intended use of the funds. The applicant should be as specific as possible in describing the charitable, scientific, religious, literary or educational use or intended purpose for the funds requested. |
| Restrictions | See purpose |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $345,000 |
| California | 7 | $325,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $200,000 |
| Individual | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Center for American Liberty | General operating | $50,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier | General operating | $35,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Orca Conservancy | General operating | $25,000 |
| Election Watch Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | General operating | $25,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Peta | General operating | $20,000 |
| Duo Duo Animal Welfare Project Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | General operating | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | General operating | $10,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Immp project | $10,000 |
| Students for Life of America | General operating | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurel A McCrink
- Katherine R Shull
- James E McCrink
- Edward J McCrink Jr
- Joseph K McCrink
- Charles T McCrink
Questions people ask
Does The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurel A McCrink (Pres / Sec), Katherine R Shull (VP / Treasurer), James E McCrink (Director) and Edward J McCrink Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and housing and homelessness.