Private foundation · EIN 20-8064368 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Albatross 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: 14 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $27K. 93% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$1.5M
Median grant
$27K
Stays in CA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$700K
The New Children's MuseumSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$500K
San Diego Parks FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$55K
Museum of Contemporary ArtSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$50K
San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$50K
The Old GlobeSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$35K
Maple Canyon SdSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$28K
Barrio Logan College InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$25K
San Diego Youth ServicesSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$25K
Mingei International MuseumSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$20K
La Jolla PlayhouseLa Jolla, CAGeneral Support$20K
Voices for ChildrenSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$10K
Princeton UniversityPrniceton, NJGeneral Support$10K
San Diego Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$10K

By state: California 13 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Albatross Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Brent V Woods, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Albatross 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 Albatross Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 14 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Albatross Foundation give?

California (13 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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