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Https://www.prebysfdn.org/strategicplan contains details on the foundation's grantmaking program. Contact: Director of Grantmaking, 1420 Kettner Blvd Suite 700, San Diego, Ca, 6198602100 Deadlines: Https://www.prebysfdn.org/strategicplan contains details on the foundation's grantmaking program. Restrictions: Our strategic plan organizes the work into four programs driven by mr. Prebys' instructions and giving during his lifetime: Visual and performing arts, youth success, healthcare, and medical research. As of 2024, our approach will put a priority on cocreating grants with partners in the community that align with our issue area goals. This will entail an ongoing grantmaking process rather than set grant cycles. We will use many different grantmaking tools as appropriate, including open applications, requests for proposals, invitationonly processes, and community-led grantmaking. We commit to r…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 392 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra AssociationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $3.0M |
| UC San Diego for the Depot (UC Sd Fdtn)LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $3.0M |
| San Diego State University Fdtn (kpbs)San Diego, CA | General operating | $1.6M |
| The Campanile Foundation SdsuSan Diego, CA | General operating | $1.5M |
| San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024San Diego, CA | General operating | $1.0M |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CA | General operating | $1.0M |
| Sharp Healthcare FoundationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $1.0M |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MA | General operating | $1.0M |
| LA Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $750K |
| National Conflict Resolution CenterSan Diego, CA | General operating | $750K |
| Scripps Research InstituteLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $750K |
| San Diego State University Fdtn (kpbs)San Diego, CA | General operating | $622K |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $500K |
| Ntc Foundation Dba Arts District Liberty StationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $500K |
| Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $500K |
| The Salvation ArmyCarson, CA | General operating | $500K |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating | $500K |
| World of Work FoundationEl Cajon, CA | General operating | $500K |
| Sdsu (school of Public Health)San Diego, CA | General operating | $350K |
| LA Jolla Music SocietyLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $325K |
| San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA | General operating | $325K |
| The Old GlobeSan Diego, CA | General operating | $325K |
| Downtown San Diego Public Spaces FoundationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $303K |
| Sdhc Building Opportunities IncSan Diego, CA | General operating | $302K |
| Palomar Health FoundationEscondido, CA | General operating | $300K |
| YMCA of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA | General operating | $300K |
| North County Health Project IncSan Marcos, CA | General operating | $274K |
| San Diego Art MattersSan Diego, CA | General operating | $260K |
| Access Youth AcademySan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| California State San Marcos University FoSan Marcos, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Connect FoundationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Cygnet Theatre CompanySan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego IncSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Father Joe's VillagesSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Foster Youth Matching Grants W Lucky DuckSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Groundwork Chollas - Se San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Heroic Hearts Project Mission Within FoundationNew York, NY | General operating | $250K |
| Indian Health Council IncValley Center, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Institute for Public StrategiesSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| LA Maestra Family Clinic IncSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Maritime Museum Association of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Museum of USSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Museum of USSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Natural History Museum (sd of Society of Natural History Balboa Park)San Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Neighborhood HealthcareEscondido, CA | General operating | $250K |
| North County Health Project IncSan Marcos, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Oceanside Museum of ArtOceanside, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Padres FoundationSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLA Jolla, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| San Diego American Indian Health CenterSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| San Diego Dance TheaterSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| San Diego Voad Community Recovery TeamSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| San Ysidro HealthSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Southern Indian Health Council IncAlpine, CA | General operating | $250K |
| Survivors of Torture InternationalSan Diego, CA | General operating | $250K |
By state: California 378 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 1 · New Jersey 2 · Virginia 1 · Missouri 1
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Conrad Prebys Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Conrad Prebys, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Conrad Prebys Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Https://www.prebysfdn.org/strategicplan contains details on the foundation's grantmaking program. Deadlines: Https://www.prebysfdn.org/strategicplan contains details on the foundation's grantmaking program..
How much does Conrad Prebys Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $55M across 392 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Conrad Prebys Foundation give?
California (378 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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