Private foundation · EIN 33-0526533 · San Diego, California

Defalco Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $315K total, median $6,250. 21% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$315K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in CA
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 37 of 38 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gtcf-Penmet ParksTacoma, WARC Campaign Fund$28K
Shoes That FitClaremont, CAGeneral Fund / Expend Funds in San Diego, Gig Harbor & Kitsap County WA & Arizona$25K
Young Life Arizona RegionPhoeniz, AZAZ General Fund$25K
Elder Help of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGreatest need$10K
Optimist Club Fdn Point LomaSan Diego, CAEducation Grants$10K
Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WAGreatest Need$10K
Waste Not IncScottsdale, AZFund for Food Redistribution$10K
Tears FoundationTacoma, WAGreatest Need$10K
Umom New Day Center IncPhoenix, AZGeneral Fund$10K
Lindquist Dental Clinic for ChildreTacoma, WAUncompensated Care Tacoma & Kitsap County$10K
Mentorkids USAScottsdale, AZGreatest Need$10K
Salmon for SoldiersGig Harbor, WAGeneral Fund$10K
Puget Sound Anglers - Gig Harbor ChGig Harbor, WAGeneral Fund$10K
Banner Health FoundationPhoeniz, AZGeneral Fund$10K
Hustle USAPhoenix, AZGeneral Fund$10K
Lewy Body Dementia Association IncLilburn, GAGeneral Fund$10K
St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZFood Bank$7,500
Young Life Lost CanyonWilliams, AZGeneral Fund$7,500
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association ITacoma, WASymphony 2U Youth Program$5,000
Neighborhood Christian ClinicPhoenix, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Friends of Am Lake Veterans Golf CoLakewood, WAGeneral Fund$5,000
Home Start IncSan Diego, CAGeneral Fund$5,000
United Through ReadingSan Diego, CAGreatest Need$5,000
Catherine PlaceTacoma, WARehabilitation and Support for Women in Need$5,000
Communities in Schools of PeninsulaVaughn, WAGreatest Need, Tacoma Students$5,000
Mama's KitchenSan Diego, CAGreatest Need$5,000
Carol Milgard Breast CenterTacoma, WAGeneral Fund$5,000
Acres of DiamondsDuvall, WAGeneral Fund$5,000
Neighborhood MinistriesPhoenix, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Tremble Clefs ArizonaSun City, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Franciscan Renewal CenterScottsdale, AZGeneral Fund$5,000
Artlink IncPhoenix, AZGeneral Fund$2,500
Trans Youth Equality FoundationOrono, MEGeneral Fund$2,500
Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas IKerrville, TXGeneral Fund$2,500
Life Rolls on FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Fund$2,500
Alliance Francaise de San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral Fund$2,500

By state: Washington 13 · Arizona 14 · California 8 · Georgia 1 · Maine 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Defalco Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Susan Fox, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Defalco Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Defalco Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $315K across 38 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Defalco Family Foundation give?

Washington (13 grants), Arizona (14 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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