Private foundation · EIN 33-0592384 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Rice 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $447K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$447K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cuyamaca Community CollegeEl Cajon, CAM. Rice Intern Program$51K
Monarch SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral program support$30K
The Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CAEducational programs$25K
San Diego Natural History MuseumSan Diego, CAEducational Programs$25K
Reuben H Fleet Science CenterSan Diego, CAEdcuational ProgramSupport$25K
Reuben H Fleet Science CenterSan Diego, CACapital Campaign$20K
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAOcean ScienceExplorers Program$20K
Classics 4 KidsSan Diego, CAEducation: Music Program$17K
Words AliveSan Diego, CARolling ReadersEducational Program$15K
ArtsbusxpressSan Diego, CATransportation to the Arts$15K
The Water Conservation GardenEl Cajon, CAEducational Programs$15K
The New Children's MuseumSan Diego, CAEducational Programs$15K
ArtreachSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$11K
Sd River Park FoundationSan Diego, CACool River EducationalProgram$10K
Say San DiegoSan Diego, CAResource & ReferrelHub Program$10K
East County Youth SymphonyEl Cajon, CAGeneral SupportMusic Programs$10K
Maritime Museum of SdSan Diego, CAEducation Program Support$10K
Elementary Institute of ScienceSan Diego, CAEducational Programs$10K
Barrio Logan College InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral Operating Support$10K
San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitas, CAEducational Programs$10K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CAEducational ProgramingSchool of Leadership$10K
Ntc FoundationSan Diego, CALiberty School ArtsEducational Program$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport Calif Widfires$10K
LA Fire Dept FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport Calif Wildfires$10K
Humane Society of the USChantilly, VASupport-Calif Wildfires$10K
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CATheatre Arts DeptProgram Support$6,027
Heritage of the Americas MuseumEl Cajon, CAEducation Programs$5,000
Francis Parker SchoolSan Diego, CAEducational Programs: Drama Dept$5,000
San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitas, CACapital campaign$5,000
Autism Tree Project FoundationSan Diego, CAEducational Program Support$5,000
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$5,000
The Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca CollegesEl Cajon, CACollege Schlorships$5,000
Cuyamaca Community CollegeEl Cajon, CAStudent Scholarships$2,500
Nativity PrepSan Diego, CAGeneral Supporteducation$1,745
Simon Youth FoundationIndinanapolis, INGeneral Support$1,500
Guitars in the ClassroomSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Boulder Oaks ElementaryLpine, CAGeneral Suppoprt$300
Murdock ElementaryLa Mesa, CAGenerl Support$225
Fuerte ElementaryEl Cajon, CAProgram Support$200

By state: California 36 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

The Rice Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Rice Family 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 The Rice Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $447K across 39 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Rice Family Foundation give?

California (36 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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