Private foundation · EIN 20-2029251 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gifts of the Magi Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $650K total, median $163K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$650K
Median grant
$163K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rancho Santa Fe Community Foundation - Susan Liguori FundEncinitas, CACharitable contributions$163K
Rancho Santa Fe Community Foundation - Lisa Liguori FundEncinitas, CACharitable contributions$163K
Rancho Santa Fe Community Foundation - Catherine Liguori FundEncinitas, CACharitable contributions$163K
Rancho Santa Fe Community Foundation - Daniel Liguori FundEncinitas, CACharitable contributions$163K

About this foundation

Gifts of the Magi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Tom Liguori, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Gifts of the Magi Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gifts of the Magi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $650K across 4 grants, a median of $163K.

Where does Gifts of the Magi Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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