Private foundation · EIN 95-4111082 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund

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: 54 grants paid, $777K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$777K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$30K
San Diego Seniors Community FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$30K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPortland, ORGeneral operating$25K
Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$25K
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$23K
Voices for ChildrenSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
Just in Time for Foster YouthSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
San Diego Childrens Discovery MusuemEscondido, CAGeneral operating$20K
A Step BeyondEscondido, CAGeneral operating$20K
Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CAGeneral operating$20K
San Diego Art InstituteSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$20K
Sharp Healthcare FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
The New Childrens MuseumSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
Carlsbad Educational FoundationCarlsbad, CAGeneral operating$20K
LA Jolla Historical SocietyLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$20K
Center for Community SolutionsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$20K
North County Education Foundation IncEscondido, CAGeneral operating$15K
Pro Kids Golf Academy IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
Monarch School ProjectSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
San Marcos PromiseSan Marcos, CAGeneral operating$15K
Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
San Diego Rescue Mission IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
Serving SeniorsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
Promises2kids FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$15K
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$14K
San Diego Youth SymphonySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Reality ChangersSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Outside the LensSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Southwest Sports Wellness FoundationChula Vista, CAGeneral operating$10K
Oasis InstituteLA Mesa, CAGeneral operating$10K
Star PalSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
California Center for Arts Escondido FdnEscondido, CAGeneral operating$10K
Living Coast Discovery CenterChula Vista, CAGeneral operating$10K
Hadley Institute Blind and Visual ImpairWinnetka, ILGeneral operating$10K
Armed Services YMCA of the USAWoodbridge, VAGeneral support$10K
California Communications Access FoundConcord, CAGeneral operating$10K
Kindness InitiativeLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$10K
Theatre Arts Foundation of San Diego CouLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CnSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego IncSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Elderhelp of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
The Elizabeth Hospice IncEscondido, CAGeneral operating$10K
Noah Homes IncSpring Valley, CAGeneral operating$10K
YMCA of San Diego CountyLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$8,000
Amer Acad of Pediatrics Ca Chapter 3San Diego, CAGeneral operating$7,000
San Diego Childrens ChoirSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Library Association of LA JollaLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of East County IncSantee, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of CarlsbadCarlsbad, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Greater LA Jolla Meals-On-Wheels IncLA Jolla, CAGeneral operating$5,000

By state: California 51 · Oregon 1 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank N a Trust Tax De, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund 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 Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $777K across 54 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Samuel H French III and Katherine Weaver French Fund give?

California (51 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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