The William Hall Tippett and Ruth
EIN 330903811
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.6M
126 grants · $198K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
44%
supporter · 30/68 multi-year
repeat
$4.9M
Assets (2023)
68
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Vista Hill Foundation
Phone
(760) 310-3105
Deadlines
March 15 & October 15 of each year.Board meets twice a yr.
How to Apply
The requesting organization should contact Robbin Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, at info@tippettfoundation.org or (760)310-3105 . Applicants may apply online at the Foundation's web site, www.tippettfoundation.org. Applicants may also mail the requested information to the above address. The applicant should provide the following information:1) The name of the requesting organization, address, telephone number and contact person. 2) A statement briefly describing the proposed project or other use of the requested funds, the specific objectives to be accomplished, and the geographic area and target population to be served.3) A project budget showing sources of financial support committed and pending, and how the requested funds will be used.4) A description of the method to be used by the organization to evaluate the results of the project and a plan for sustaining the funded activity after initial funding expires, if appropriate.5) A brief history of the organization and the back
Restrictions
The Tippett Foundation makes grants to public charities in San Diego County in the following four (4) areas of interest and provides assistance for such religious, charitable, scientific and educational purposes as would, in the judgment of the trustees, be consistent with the philanthropic goals and objectives of William Hall Tippett and Ruth Rathell Tippett.ELDER HEALTHCARE. Organizations established for or involved in providing care for or research into the causes and cures of illnesses affecting the elderly, such as cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure and heart disease), cerebrovascular disease (strokes), depression, falls and injuries, and osteoporosis.MUSICAL EDUCATION. Organizations that provide educational opportunities in the musical arts for young people. Although college level programs will be considered, programs directed to younger individuals will be given the greatest consideration. Private schools and programs as well as publicly-supported schools and programs w
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $282K | $4.6M | $176K | 32 |
| 2017 | $265K | $5.0M | $263K | 30 |
| 2018 | $282K | $4.4M | $321K | 25 |
| 2020 | $250K | $5.5M | $354K | 13 |
| 2022 | $265K | $4.5M | $193K | 12 |
| 2023 | $241K | $4.9M | $249K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 126 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
BZ
Barbara Zobell
President
Leadership
KZ
Karen Zobell
Vice President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Secretary/Cfo
Leadership
LH
Lexy Harshman
Chief Administrative Officer
BZ
Barbara ZoBell
President
Leadership
KZ
Karen ZoBell
Vice President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Sec/CFO
LH
Lexy Harshman
Chief Adm Offic
BZ
Barbara ZoBell
President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Sec/CFO
KZ
Karen ZoBell
Trustee
RP
Robbin Powell
Chief Adm Offic
BZ
Barbara ZoBell
President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Sec/CFO
KZ
Karen ZoBell
Trustee
RP
Robbin Powell
Chief Adm Offic
BZ
Barbara ZoBell
President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Sec/CFO
KZ
Karen ZoBell
Trustee
RP
Robbin Powell
Chief Adm. Ofc
BZ
Barbara ZoBell
President
Leadership
JD
Jeff Dunigan
Sec/CFO
KZ
Karen ZoBell
Trustee
RP
Robbin Powell
Chief Adm. Ofc
Grants Awarded (126 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $100,000 | To support the Education and Outreach program. | 2018 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $100,000 | To support the Education and Outreach program. | 2020 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $100,000 | To support the Education and Outreach program. | 2016 |
| Theatre & Arts foundation of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $100,000 | To support the Education and Outreach program. | 2017 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | $55,000 | General Operating Expenses. | 2020 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | $40,000 | For General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Challenge Center | La Mesa, CA | $40,000 | Support its core services for people with disabilities. | 2022 |
| David's Harp Foundation | San Diego, CA | $30,000 | To support a challenge matching grant for the purchase of production equipment, part-time salary for a David's... | 2022 |
| ICA San Diego Art Institute | San Diego, CA | $30,000 | To support the curatorial programming for the upcomoing 2022-2023 season of contemporary art exhibitions. | 2022 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego San Diego Art Institute | San Diego, CA | $30,000 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND A STRATEGIC CONSULTANT. | 2023 |
| Villa Musica | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | To support its school and community education programs. | 2022 |
| Timkin Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | To support the Senior Arts program in the amount of $15,000 and the capital campaign in the amount of $10,000. | 2022 |
| Write Out Loud | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | To support the expansion of programming for seniors and young people. | 2022 |
| Arms Wide Open | El Cajon, CA | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | Ramona, CA | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE SENIORS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM AND THE FINAL WISH PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| Villa Musica | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE MUSICAL BIOGRAPHIES INITIATIVE. | 2023 |
| Challenge Center Therapy Center Inc | La Mesa, CA | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT THE AQUATICS, BALANCE AND CONDITIONING, AND AGE-ILITY 360 CLASSES FOR SENIORS. | 2023 |
| Episcopal Community Services | National City, CA | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE KINDERMUSIK PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| Opera Neo | San Diego, CA | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES AND A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. | 2023 |
| Villa Musica | San Diego, CA | $18,000 | General Operating Expenses. | 2020 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 | To support the Student-Run Free Clinic. | 2018 |
| La Jolla Playhouse Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT THE JUMPSTART THEATRE PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT THE LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM. | 2023 |
| San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 | San Diego, CA | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. | 2023 |
| Challenge Center | La Mesa, CA | $14,000 | General Operating Expenses. | 2020 |