Private foundation · EIN 95-6207831 · La Jolla, California

Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity 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: 62 grants paid, $297K total, median $4,000. 98% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
62
$297K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
98%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 62 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Battleship CenterSan Pedro, CAGeneral$25K
San Diego Air Space MuseumSan Diego, CAGeneral$20K
Museum of Contemporary ArtLA Jolla, CAGeneral$16K
Barbers for Baja FoundationSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral$10K
Stanford AthleticsStanford, CAGeneral$10K
San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CAGeneral$10K
Isight MissionsLA Jolla, CAGeneral$9,000
UCSD Medical School Free ClinicLA Jolla, CAGeneral$9,000
YWCASan Diego, CAGeneral$8,000
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angles, CAGeneral$7,000
Fellowship of LoveSan Diego, CAGeneral$7,000
Thrive Wellness CollectiveSan Diego, CAGeneral$7,000
Loyola High School FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral$5,000
Occidental CollegeLos Angles, CAGeneral$5,000
Pets in NeedRedwood City, CAGeneral$5,000
Cristo Rey San Diego High SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral$5,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAGeneral$5,000
California Innocence ProjectSan Diego, CAGeneral$5,000
San Diego Shores Water PoloSan Diego, CAGeneral$5,000
Surf Lifesaving del SurSan Diego, CAGeneral$5,000
UCSD FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral$5,000
Friends of the Urban ForestSan Francisco, CAGeneral$5,000
Las PatronasLA Jolla, CAGeneral$5,000
Family Building FoundationAnaheim Hills, CAGeneral$4,000
School on WheelsVentura, CAGeneral$4,000
One More WaveSan Diego, CAGeneral$4,000
Shepherds Paw Animal RescueTempleton, CAGeneral$4,000
Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral$4,000
Friends of Vista HillSan Diego, CAGeneral$4,000
Crisis Response InternationalBlue Ridge, VAGeneral$4,000
Greater San Diego Tennis CouncilSan Diego, CAGeneral$4,000
Homeless Prenatal ProgramSan Francisco, CAGeneral$4,000
Athenaeum Music and Arts LibraryLA Jolla, CAGeneral$3,000
Riverside Pipes Drums FoundationRiverside, CAGeneral$3,000
UCSD Foundation -Scripps OceanograpLA Jolla, CAGeneral$3,000
Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,000
Inner City Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral$3,000
Castro Country ClubSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,000
Alma Backyard FarmsLos Angeles, CAGeneral$3,000
Saving HorsesEncinitas, CAGeneral$3,000
Giant Steps Therapeutic EquestrianPetaluma, CAGeneral$3,000
Operation Freedom PawsGilroy, CAGeneral$3,000
Coastal German Shepherd RescueSan Diego, CAGeneral$3,000
Westminster Free ClinicThousand Oaks, CAGeneral$3,000
Way Finder Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral$3,000
Salk Institute for Biological StudiLA Jolla, CAGeneral$3,000
Toni's Kitty RescueSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,000
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CAGeneral$2,000
UCSD Foundation - LegendsLA Jolla, CAGeneral$2,000
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral$2,000
Evans School FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral$2,000
Ahaph GroupLA Jolla, CAGeneral$2,000
A New Way of LifeLos Angeles, CAGeneral$2,000
Semper Fi and America's FundOceanside, CAGeneral$2,000
Summerville PTATuolumne, CAGeneral$2,000
A New LifeNewport Beach, CAGeneral$1,500
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral$1,000
San Francisco Bicycle CoalitionSan Francisco, CAGeneral$1,000
National Cheers FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral$1,000
US Marines Memorial FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$1,000

By state: California 61 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity 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 Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $297K across 62 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation give?

California (61 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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