The Cushman Foundation

EIN 330643458 Private Foundation

San Diego, CA 92108 |(858) 549-2874

https://www.cushmanfoundation.net
Total Given 2017–2025
$17.5M
358 grants · $1.9M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
22%
balanced · 54/242 multi-year
repeat
$93.6M
Assets (2025)
242
Distinct Recipients

About

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Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person DEBRA L PARRISH CFO
Phone (858) 549-2874
Deadlines SEE SUBMISSION DEADLINES AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET OTHER THAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3/20/21
How to Apply SEE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET
Restrictions SEE OVERVIEW OF THE CUSHMAN FOUNDATION FUNDING GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS, AS PUBLISHED AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET. ALL GRANTS TO BENEFIT QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $1.0M $28.3M $4.1M 1
2018 $1.2M $33.6M $4.4M 1
2019 $1.6M $39.1M $4.2M 1
2020 $1.6M $46.2M $4.5M 1
2021 $2.0M $64.0M $5.1M 68
2023 $3.3M $69.5M $3.3M 90
2024 $2.9M $87.4M $4.5M 108
2025 $3.9M $93.6M $5.5M 88

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 358 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$49K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$1.6M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (358 total)

Purpose
See schedule attached San Diego, CA $1,575,149 General/unrestricted 2020
See schedule attached San Diego, CA $1,574,450 General/unrestricted 2019
See schedule attached Various, CA $1,235,916 General/unrestricted 2018
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, CA $1,050,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2023
See schedule attached Various, CA $1,040,663 General/unrestricted 2017
Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA $1,000,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2023
San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA $1,000,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA $1,000,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA $1,000,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, CA $800,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2021
Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA $250,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2023
San Diego Blood Bank San Diego, CA $133,500 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2023
Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA $115,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2021
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, CA $110,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
The Angels Foster Family Agency San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2021
Community Housingworks San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
Jewish Federation of San Diego County San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
San Diego History Center San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
Seacrest Foundation Encinitas, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2024
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition National City, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Kindness Initiative San Diego, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025
Producegood Encinitas, CA $100,000 GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED 2025

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