Albatross Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8064368
Foundation Overview
Based in San Diego, CA, Albatross Foundation has awarded 155 grants totaling $17,310,700 to organizations in California, New Jersey and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,200,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
88% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (93%), La Jolla (6%), La Jollla (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 21% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Albatross Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Children's Museum | $1,200,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Athenaeum | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The New Children's Museum | $1,200,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Athenaeum | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The New Children's Museum | $950,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The New Children's Museum | $950,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The New Children's Museum | $735,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Old Globe | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Jolla Histrorical Society | $12,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New Children's Museum | $735,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Old Globe | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Jolla Histrorical Society | $12,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New Children's Museum | $735,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Old Globe | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Jolla Histrorical Society | $12,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New Children's Museum | $735,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Old Globe | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Diego Parks Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Jolla Histrorical Society | $12,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New Children's Museum | $700,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Old Globe | $65,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mingei International Museum | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $550,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Amherst College | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The New Children's Museum | $200,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $900,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mingei International Museum | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Amherst College | $15,000 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The New Children's Museum | $225,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $650,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Voices For Children | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Princeton University | $125,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Canyonlands | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Mingei International Museum | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Amherst College | $15,000 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Theatre Arts Fd Of Sd | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The New Children's Museum | $575,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $210,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Public Library | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Old Globe | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Francis Parker School | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Voices For Children | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Princeton University | $150,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Canyonlands | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Davidson College | $10,000 | Davidson, NC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Mingei International Museum | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Amherst College | $15,000 | Amherst, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $55,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Public Library | $875,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Old Globe | $65,500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Francis Parker School | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Voices For Children | $15,200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Princeton University | $10,000 | Prniceton, NJ, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Youth Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Canyonlands | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $10,000 | La Jollla, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Mingei International Museum | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8064368 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2865 ALBATROSS ST San Diego, CA 92103-6101 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Albatross Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Brent V Woods |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treas | Laurie C Mitchell |
| Director | Marilyn J Woods |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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