Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.7 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.0 million | 108 | $97.3 million |
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 102 | $108 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 76 | $113 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Thomas 10731 Treena Street Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 564-9500 |
| What to submit | Written |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 72 | $5.6 million |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Support the Enlisted Project (Step) | General assistance | $3.1 million |
| Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton | General assistance | $250,000 |
| Free to Thrive | General assistance | $150,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | General assistance | $150,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD | General assistance | $125,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of SD | General assistance | $75,000 |
| National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Inc | General assistance | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of SD County Inc | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Crisis House | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Feeding America San Diego | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of San Diego County | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc | General assistance | $50,000 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Tecolote Youth Baseball | General assistance | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North County | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Vista Inc | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Elderhelp | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Fern Street Community Arts Inc | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Noah Homes Inc | General assistance | $30,000 |
| St Madeleine Sophies Training Center | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Angels Foster Family Agency | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Home Start Inc | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | General assistance in providing nutritional food to people with cancer | $25,000 |
| Reality Changers | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Botanical Garden | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | General assistance | $25,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | General assistance | $25,000 |
| The Brother Benno Foundation Inc | General assistance | $25,000 |
| The Elementary Institute of Science | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | General assistance | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Magill
- Kathryn M Starr
- John D Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Warren Magill (President/Director), Kathryn M Starr (Secretary/Director) and John D Thomas (Treasurer/Director).
What does Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.