Stern Leichter Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0706564
Foundation Overview
Based in San Diego, CA, Stern Leichter Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $2,564,800 to organizations in California, Oregon and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $105,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,564,800
Total Assets
$6,566,175
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 46%
6 of 13 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
81% 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 (37%), Encinitas (18%), La Jolla (16%).
Funding Trajectory
+40%
Moderate 40% 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
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (35%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Stern Leichter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Solel | $15,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2024 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca | $3,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Put Christian Principles Into Practice Through Programs That Build Healthy Spirit, Mind And Body For All | 2024 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Toolds And Opportunities To Be Jewiish Leaders | 2024 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2024 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For A Community Of Artists Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2024 |
| Northwestern Hillel | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Campus Hillel For Jewish Students | 2024 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2024 |
| Pro Kids First Tee | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Challenge Underserved Youth To Excel In Life By Promoting Character Development, Life Skills, And Values | 2024 |
| North Coast Rep Theater | $10,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Create A Platform Where Artisits And Audiences Thrive Through The Intimacy Of Live Theatre | 2024 |
| New Haven Youth And Family Services | $5,000 | Vista, CA, US | Restore Hope And Dignity To Troubled Youth And Their Families | 2024 |
| Foundation For The Children Of The Californias | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Children's Health And Nutrition For Impoverished Youth | 2024 |
| Foundation For Camp Bob Waldorf | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Camp For Underprivileged Youth | 2024 |
| Oncology For Kids | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Camp For Kids With Cancer | 2024 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2023 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2023 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $25,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $20,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2023 |
| Encinitas Ballet Academy | $1,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | Creating And Performing The Best In Classic Ballet | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Empowering Girl's Journey As She Strives To Lead, Thrive, And Make The World A Better Plac | 2023 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Fd | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Inspire Generosity, Advocate For Equity, Forge Connections And Invest In Community | 2023 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2023 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2023 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2023 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2023 |
| Impact Cubed | $60,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of San Diego | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Broaden And Deepen Engagement In Jewish Life To Strengthen Jewish Identity, Foster Dynamic Connections With Israel, And Care For All Jews In Need | 2023 |
| Kpbs | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2023 |
| La Jolla Play House | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For A Community Of Artists Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2023 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2023 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2023 |
| Litvak Dance Studio | $1,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Crafting An Artistic Experience That Both Engages And Challenges Diverse Audiences | 2023 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca | $2,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Put Christian Principles Into Practice Through Programs That Build Healthy Spirit, Mind And Body For All | 2023 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Fighting To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2023 |
| New Haven Youth And Family Services | $10,000 | Vista, CA, US | Restore Hope And Dignity To Troubled Youth And Their Families | 2023 |
| North Coast Rep Theatre | $5,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Create A Platform Where Artists And Audiences Thrive Through The Intimacy Of Live Theatre, Recognizing The Power Of Theatre To Challenge Complacency, Revitalize The Imagination, Nurture The Unexpected, And Embrace The Variety And Diversity In Our Lives | 2023 |
| North Coast Rep Theatre | $5,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Create A Platform Where Artists And Audiences Thrive Through The Intimacy Of Live Theatre, Recognizing The Power Of Theatre To Challenge Complacency, Revitalize The Imagination, Nurture The Unexpected, And Embrace The Variety And Diversity In Our Lives | 2023 |
| Pro Kids First Tee | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Challenge Underserved Youth To Excel In Life By Promoting Character Development, Life Skills, And Values Through Education And The Game Of Golf | 2023 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $1,800 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2023 |
| Temple Solel | $25,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2023 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For A Community Of Artists Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2022 |
| Leap To Suceess | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Educate And Empower Women Who Are Overcoming Domestic Violence, Homelessness | 2022 |
| Litvak Dance | $2,500 | Enicnitas, CA, US | Growing The Arts, Particularly Dance, In The Northwest Region Of San Diego | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Expand University's Positive Impact Throughout The World | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Hunger Relief For Southeastern Pennsylvania And Southern New Jersey | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Sw | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Health Care Services, Comprehensive Education And Advocacy Programs | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $7,500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For A Community Of Artists Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2022 |
| Leap To Suceess | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Educate And Empower Women Who Are Overcoming Domestic Violence, Homelessness | 2022 |
| Litvak Dance | $2,500 | Enicnitas, CA, US | Growing The Arts, Particularly Dance, In The Northwest Region Of San Diego | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Expand University's Positive Impact Throughout The World | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Hunger Relief For Southeastern Pennsylvania And Southern New Jersey | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Sw | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Health Care Services, Comprehensive Education And Advocacy Programs | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $7,500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2022 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For A Community Of Artists Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2022 |
| Leap To Suceess | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Educate And Empower Women Who Are Overcoming Domestic Violence, Homelessness | 2022 |
| Litvak Dance | $2,500 | Enicnitas, CA, US | Growing The Arts, Particularly Dance, In The Northwest Region Of San Diego | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Expand University's Positive Impact Throughout The World | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Hunger Relief For Southeastern Pennsylvania And Southern New Jersey | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Sw | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Health Care Services, Comprehensive Education And Advocacy Programs | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $15,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $7,500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2022 |
| Adl San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2021 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2021 |
| Ca State Parks Foundation | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Protecting And Preserving The California State Park System | 2021 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2021 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2021 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2021 |
| Covid Act Now | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Timely And Accurate Data To Help People Make Informed Decisions | 2021 |
| Foundation For Fighting Blindness | $10,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Fund Research That Will Lead To The Prevention, Treatment And Cures For Retinal Degenerative Diseases | 2021 |
| Hands Of Peace | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2021 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2021 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2021 |
| Impact Cubed | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2021 |
| Impact Cubed | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Service | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Help To Build Stable And Dignified Lives Through Food Assistance And Transportation And Counseling | 2021 |
| Kitchens For Good | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Uses Food To Transform And Nourish Communities By Providing People With Skills And Support To Launch Meaningful Careers | 2021 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2021 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2021 |
| La Jolla Play House | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2021 |
| Litvak Dance | $5,000 | Enicnitas, CA, US | Growing The Arts, Particularly Dance, In The Northwest Region Of San Diego | 2021 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provides Training And Resources To Anti-hunger Organizations In The Most Food Insecure States In The U.s. | 2021 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provides Training And Resources To Anti-hunger Organizations In The Most Food Insecure States In The U.s. | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Sw | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Health Care Services, Comprehensive Education And Advocacy Programs | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Sw | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Health Care Services, Comprehensive Education And Advocacy Programs | 2021 |
| Pro Kids - First Tee | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Golf Education For Underserved Youth Supports Sports Education Programs For San Diego Youth | 2021 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Golf Education For Underserved Youth Supports Sports Education Programs For San Diego Youth | 2021 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2021 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve Unused Rail Corridors By Transforming Them Into Rail Trails Within The United States Of America | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Holistically Meet Human Needs | 2021 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Inspire People Of All Ages To Connect With Plants And Nature | 2021 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $25,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2021 |
| San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Sustainable Management Of The Natural Resources Of The San Dieguito Watershed | 2021 |
| Temple Solel | $105,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2021 |
| Temple Solel | $50,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2021 |
| Temple Solel | $2,500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2021 |
| The Butterfly Project | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Teach Social Justice | 2021 |
| The Century Club Of Sd | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For The San Diego Community And Local Youth Programs | 2021 |
| The Survivor Mitzan Project | $1,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Providing Direct And Continuous Financial Aid To Elderly And Forgotten Jewish Holocaust Survivors | 2021 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Help Students, Staff, Faculty, And University Departments | 2021 |
| We See You San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Welcome Homeless Neighbors In Our Community | 2021 |
| Adl San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2020 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2020 |
| Central Synagogue Of Ny | $500 | New York, NY, US | Learn, Worship, Serve Judaism | 2020 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2020 |
| Essential Partners | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Equips Communities To Talk About Differences With Compassion, Complexity, And Dignity | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Children | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Health And Nutrition For Children | 2020 |
| Hands Of Peace | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2020 |
| Jewish Collaborative Of San Diego | $5,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | To Support And Enhance All Members' Ability And Opportunity To Experience, Express, Explore, And Share Their Life As A Jew In San Diego | 2020 |
| Kitchens For Good | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Uses Food To Transform And Nourish Communities By Providing People With Skills And Support To Launch Meaningful Careers | 2020 |
| Kpbs | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2020 |
| La Jolla Play House | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Partner With Top Creatives To Bring Stories That Matter | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2020 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Golf Education For Underserved Youth Supports Sports Education Programs For San Diego Youth | 2020 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Inspire People Of All Ages To Connect With Plants And Nature | 2020 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $10,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2020 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $10,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $10,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $12,500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $50,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $1,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $500 | Cardiff, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Use Food To Empower Communities And Strengthen Economies | 2020 |
| Helping Hands Senior Foundation | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Housing And Programs For Senior Citizens | 2018 |
| Hands Of Peace | $35,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2018 |
| Jewish Collaborative Of San Diego | $10,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2018 |
| Kpbs | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Supports Media Programs And Educational Programming For San Diego Residents | 2018 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Golf Education For Underserved Youthsupports Sports Education Programs For San Diego Youth | 2018 |
| Temple Sol El | $100,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Communitysupports Jewish Community | 2018 |
| Foundation For Blindness | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supports Programs For The Blind | 2018 |
| Rip Medical Debt | $2,500 | Rye, NY, US | Supports Medical Debt Forgivness Programs | 2018 |
| The Survivor Mitzvah Project | $5,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education | 2018 |
| Hands Of Peace | $40,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2017 |
| Jewish Collaborative Of San Diego | $5,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support Jewish Community | 2017 |
| Century Club Of San Diego | $40,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Community And Local Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $11,800 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Jewish Community On College Campus's | 2017 |
| The Seany Foundation | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Programs For Parents And Family Members Of Children Diagnosed With Cancer | 2016 |
| Hands Of Peace | $25,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Services | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Jewish Community Suppsupport Jewish Youth In Education | 2016 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Golf Education For Underserved Youth | 2016 |
| Donate Life California | $500 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Support Management Organ, Eye And Tissue Donor Registry | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 33-0706564 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5348 CARROLL CANYON RD STE 200 San Diego, CA 92121-1753 |
Key People (1)
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| President/director | Michael D Berlin |
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Forms 990-PF
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