The Cushman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cushman Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,250 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,250
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$93.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
67% 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 | $2.9 million | 108 | $87.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 88 | $93.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lori Moore Vice President 10200 Willow Creed Rd 200, San Diego, CA 92131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 549-2874, lmoore@cushnet.net |
| What to submit | See online grant application available at www.cushmanfoundation.net |
| Deadlines | See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21 |
| Restrictions | See overview of the cushman foundation funding guidelines and applications, as published at www.cushmanfoundation.net. All grants to benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater san diego area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cushman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 88 | $3.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | General/unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General/unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kindness Initiative | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Producegood | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| San Diego History Center | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bayside Community Center | General/unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Vets - Beyond the Uniform | General/unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego | General/unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General/unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General/unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crisis House | General/unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Reins | General/unrestricted | $48,000 |
| Leap to Success - One Safe Place Partner | General/unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Firefighteraid | General/unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Shoreline Community Services | General/unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | General/unrestricted | $26,000 |
| The New Children's Museum | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| JBS Transition Experts DBA Vetctap | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| La Jolla Country Day | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wave Academy DBA Healing Wave Aquatics | General/unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Computers 2 SD Kids | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Angels Foster Family Agency | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Casa de Amistad Centro de Ensenanza | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mira Costa College Foundation | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Diego Hunger Coalition | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alliant Education Foundation | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Diego Community College Auxiliary Organization | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Veterans Association of North County | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Francis Parker | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Suooort the Enlisted Proiect Inc | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Burn Institute | General/unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Musicians for Education Inc (DBA Street of Dreams) | General/unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Burn Institute | General/unrestricted | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen P Cushman
- Debra L Parrish
- Lori A Moore
- Marjorie L Cushman
- Nikolas R Parrish
- Trevor Moore
- Britny Camacho
Questions people ask
Does The Cushman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21.
How much does The Cushman Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,250.
Who runs The Cushman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen P Cushman (Director), Debra L Parrish (Co-Vice President), Lori A Moore (President) and Marjorie L Cushman (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Cushman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and arts and culture.