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    PRICE PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    LA JOLLA, CAEIN 465129465 Website

    Annual Giving

    $33.8M+106% YoY

    Grants

    246

    Median Grant

    $22K

    Organizations Funded

    255

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Price Philanthropies is a private family foundation, working to transform the lives of youth and families through grantmaking and youth programs. Our mission is to improve life opportunities for underserved youth and families.

    Focus Areas

    k-12 educationhigher educationscholarshipsyouth developmentarts & performing artsmuseums & cultural institutionsscience educationenvironmental conservation & parks

    Grant Types

    general operating supportprogram and project supportcapital grantsscholarshipsemergency response

    Funded Initiatives

    Mental Health Initiative launched 2015; Seed funding to Rady Children Hospital for Behavioral Health Urgent Care; School-based health centers at multiple schools.

    How to Apply

    Not accepting unsolicited grant requests. Current grantees may contact program officer directly.

    Does Not Fund

    Not accepting unsolicited grant requests. Focus on San Diego nonprofits with special focus on City Heights community.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+106%

    $33.8M

    Grants

    246

    Median

    $22K

    States

    14

    2023-3%

    $16.4M

    Grants

    263

    Median

    $20K

    States

    15

    2022

    $16.8M

    Grants

    281

    Median

    $15K

    States

    16

    Grant Size Distribution

    $22K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $5K

    25th Pctile

    $47K

    75th Pctile

    $19.1M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $47K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $19.1M

    2024

    JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    CA · DONOR ADVISED FUND

    $2.4M

    2024

    UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

    CA · GENERAL SUPPORT; CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT

    $1.7M

    2024

    PRICESMART FOUNDATION

    CA · GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

    $616K

    2024

    SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

    CA · PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

    $477K

    2024

    SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

    CA · PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS; EMERGENCY RESPONSE

    Geographic Focus

    CA
    $32.9M221 grants
    DC
    $625K5 grants
    NY
    $50K1 grants
    WA
    $45K5 grants
    CO
    $40K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $446.8M
    $33.8M(7.6%)
    2023
    $470.6M
    $16.4M(3.5%)
    2022
    $483.7M
    $16.8M(3.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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