Private foundation · EIN 94-3347336 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fitzpatrick 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: 5 grants paid, $188K total, median $35K. 80% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: The Fitzpatrick Foundation regrets to announce that it can no longer accept letters of inquiry or new grant proposal requests. The Foundation will continue to fulfill all current grant commitments.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$188K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

How to apply

Contact: Noelle Ojeda, 2801 B Street 191, San Diego, Ca, 6503731030 Restrictions: The Fitzpatrick Foundation regrets to announce that it can no longer accept letters of inquiry or new grant proposal requests. The Foundation will continue to fulfill all current grant commitments. We wish you the best in this difficult time.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humble Design IncSan Diego, CAProgram Support$75K
Chopra FoundationLa Jolla, CANever Alone Initiative$50K
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CATo support Current Projects$35K
Hillsborough Schools FdtnHillsborough Ca, CATo support current projects$20K
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTProgram Support$7,500

By state: California 4 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Fitzpatrick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Fitzpatrick 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 Fitzpatrick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 5 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Fitzpatrick Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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