The Shiley Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-3466851
Foundation Overview
Based in Pauma Valley, CA, The Shiley Foundation has awarded 141 grants totaling $12,131,813 to organizations in California, Massachusetts and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $1,703,777, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$12,131,813
Total Assets
$20,611,892
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$40,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%
3 of 13 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
87% 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 (62%), La Jolla (11%), Santa Ana (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+764%
Strong 764% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and 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.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Shiley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca State San Marcos Foundation | $500,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Support For Education Programs. | 2024 |
| La Jolla Institute Of Immunology | $38,430 | La Jolla, CA, US | Biomedical Research | 2024 |
| Mater Dei High School | $24,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support For Education | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Local Community Food Banks | 2024 |
| Old Globe Theatre | $21,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Public Theatre | 2024 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Benefit The Arts Organizations And Museums On The Prado In Balboa Park, San Diego, Ca | 2024 |
| Providence Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Building Of Healthier Communities | 2024 |
| Salk Institute | $100,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2024 |
| Serving Seniors | $102,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2024 |
| St Rita's Catholic School | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2024 |
| University Of California San Diego | $30,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2024 |
| University Of San Diego | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2024 |
| Rady Children's Hospital San Diego | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Pediatric Health Care | 2024 |
| Ca State San Marcos Foundation | $500,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Support For Education Programs. | 2023 |
| University Of California San Diego | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of California San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of Portland | $400,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of San Diego | $130,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| Malteser International Americas | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Turkey/syria Earthquake Relief | 2023 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre | $3,500 | Solana Beach, CA, US | For The Promotion Of The Public Appreciation And Education Regarding Theatre Arts | 2023 |
| San Diego Opera | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide World-class Oppera Alongside Leading Education And Community Engagement Programs | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Transform The Lives Of Abused, Abandoned, Or Neglected Children By Providing Them With Trained, Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casas). | 2023 |
| Villa Musica | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Make Music Accessible Through Education, Performance, And Community Engagement. | 2023 |
| Our Lady's School | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide A Quality Catholic Education That Prepares Students For Lives Of Service And Leadership. | 2023 |
| Ca State San Marcos Foundation | $500,000 | San Marcos, CA, US | Support For Education Programs. | 2023 |
| University Of California San Diego | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of California San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of Portland | $400,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| University Of San Diego | $130,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2023 |
| Malteser International Americas | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Turkey/syria Earthquake Relief | 2023 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre | $3,500 | Solana Beach, CA, US | For The Promotion Of The Public Appreciation And Education Regarding Theatre Arts | 2023 |
| San Diego Opera | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide World-class Oppera Alongside Leading Education And Community Engagement Programs | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Transform The Lives Of Abused, Abandoned, Or Neglected Children By Providing Them With Trained, Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casas). | 2023 |
| Villa Musica | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Make Music Accessible Through Education, Performance, And Community Engagement. | 2023 |
| Our Lady's School | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide A Quality Catholic Education That Prepares Students For Lives Of Service And Leadership. | 2023 |
| California Mission Foundation | $12,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2022 |
| Mater Dei High School | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Salk Institute | $65,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Southern California Pga Foundation | $10,000 | Ontario, CA, US | Provide Opportunities To Acquire Sustainable Life Skills And Values Obtained Through The Game Of Golf | 2022 |
| St Rita's Catholic School | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Relieve Suffering Of Those Affected By Natural Disaster, Disease And Conflict | 2022 |
| Priory In The Usa | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Relief Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Arms Wide Open | $10,000 | Stone Mountain, GA, US | Provide The Neediest Members Of The In-home Aged, Chronically Ill And Disabled Communities With Support Services For The Purpose Of Enhancing Their Comfort, Independence And Safety. | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $184,749 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $314,764 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| California Mission Foundation | $12,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2022 |
| Mater Dei High School | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Salk Institute | $65,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Southern California Pga Foundation | $10,000 | Ontario, CA, US | Provide Opportunities To Acquire Sustainable Life Skills And Values Obtained Through The Game Of Golf | 2022 |
| St Rita's Catholic School | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Relieve Suffering Of Those Affected By Natural Disaster, Disease And Conflict | 2022 |
| Priory In The Usa | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Relief Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Arms Wide Open | $10,000 | Stone Mountain, GA, US | Provide The Neediest Members Of The In-home Aged, Chronically Ill And Disabled Communities With Support Services For The Purpose Of Enhancing Their Comfort, Independence And Safety. | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $184,749 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $314,764 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| California Mission Foundation | $12,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2022 |
| Mater Dei High School | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Salk Institute | $65,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Southern California Pga Foundation | $10,000 | Ontario, CA, US | Provide Opportunities To Acquire Sustainable Life Skills And Values Obtained Through The Game Of Golf | 2022 |
| St Rita's Catholic School | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Relieve Suffering Of Those Affected By Natural Disaster, Disease And Conflict | 2022 |
| Priory In The Usa | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Relief Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Arms Wide Open | $10,000 | Stone Mountain, GA, US | Provide The Neediest Members Of The In-home Aged, Chronically Ill And Disabled Communities With Support Services For The Purpose Of Enhancing Their Comfort, Independence And Safety. | 2022 |
| Serving Seniors | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $184,749 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $314,764 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2022 |
| Acadamey Of Our Lady Of Peace | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Support For Educational Activities. | 2021 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Benefit The Arts Organizations And Museums On The Prado In Balboa Park, San Diego, Ca | 2021 |
| Salk Institute | $65,004 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2021 |
| University Of California San Diego | $125,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2021 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $187,488 | Boston, MA, US | Support For Education Programs | 2021 |
| San Diego State University | $250,028 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2021 |
| Southern California Pga Foundation | $10,000 | Ontario, CA, US | Provide Opportunities To Acquire Sustainable Life Skills And Values Obtained Through The Game Of Golf | 2021 |
| Acadamey Of Our Lady Of Peace | $426,915 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Support For Educational Activities. | 2020 |
| St Rita's Catholic School | $40,002 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2020 |
| St Stephen's Catholic Church | $10,000 | Valley Center, CA, US | Support Local Community Churches | 2020 |
| St Paul Senior Services | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Local Senior Programs | 2020 |
| St Francis Chapel | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Local Community Churches | 2020 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Enhances The Current And Future Health Care Needs Of San Diegans | 2020 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Local Community Food Banks | 2020 |
| Salk Institute | $65,104 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2020 |
| Valley Center History Museum | $5,000 | Valley Center, CA, US | Preserve & Education Of History | 2020 |
| University Of San Diego | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2020 |
| University Of Portland | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2020 |
| University Of California San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2020 |
| University Of California San Diego | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2020 |
| Timken Museum Of Art | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2020 |
| The Sophia Elizabeth Foundation | $25,000 | Littlerock, CA, US | Improve The Quality Of Life Of Low-income And Disadvantaged Individuals And Families | 2020 |
| Friends Of Balboa Park | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Preserve Balboa Parks Legacy For Future Generations Through Park-wide Projects | 2020 |
| Foundation Of The Nat'l Institute | $10,000 | North Bethesda, MD, US | To Promote Biomedical Research | 2020 |
| California Mission Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Caritas | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For The End To Poverty | 2020 |
| Oceanside Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Support Public Art Museums | 2020 |
| Newman Center Catholic Community At University Of California San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Sharing Of Faith By Welcoming, Embracing Diversity, And Responding To Other With Compassion | 2020 |
| Monarch School | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Education | 2020 |
| Mission San Luis Rey | $10,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | To Preserve And Promote California's History | 2020 |
| Mission San Antonio De Pala | $10,000 | Pala, CA, US | To Preserve And Promote California's History | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Local Community Food Banks | 2020 |
| Library Of America | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Preserve And Promote Our Nation's Cultural Heritage | 2020 |
| St Paul Senior Services | $59,984 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Local Senior Community | 2020 |
| The Elizabeth Hospice | $5,000 | Escondido, CA, US | To Provide Terminally Ill Individuals & Their Families Medical, Emotional, & Spiritual Support At Life's Final Stages | 2018 |
| Mater Dei High School | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Support For Education | 2018 |
| Serving Seniors | $60,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Improving The Well-being Of Low-income Seniors Through Innovative Programs And Services That Have A Positive Impact On Seniors And Our Community As A Whole | 2018 |
| Timken Museum Of Art | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2018 |
| Fleet Science Center | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Promote Science Education Throughout The San Diego Community | 2018 |
| Feeding San Diego | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Lead The Local Community In The Fight Against Hunger By Providing Access To Food And Nutritious Meals | 2018 |
| The American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies | 2018 |
| Friends Of Balboa Park | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | To Preserve Balboa Parks Legacy For Future Generations Through Park-wide Projects | 2018 |
| Foundation Of The Nat'l Institute | $10,000 | North Bethesda, MD, US | To Promote Biomedical Research | 2018 |
| San Diego Women's Auxillary | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Altruistic Activities, Programs, And Individuals In Need | 2018 |
| The Giving Tree | $4,500 | Sparks, NV, US | To Support Underprivileged Teenagers | 2018 |
| San Diego Grantmakers | $150 | San Diego, CA, US | To Encourage Funders To Learn, Lead, And Invest In Our Community | 2018 |
| Pauma School | $10,000 | Pauma Valley, CA, US | To Help Enrich The Lives Of Students And Improve Their Knowledge And Skills | 2018 |
| University Of San Diego | $1,703,777 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2017 |
| Kpbs Tv | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Public Radio And Television | 2017 |
| Salk Institute | $15,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support Education And Research | 2017 |
| University Of California San Diego | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Higher Education Programs | 2017 |
| San Diego Architectural Foundation | $7,513 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Programming To Raise Awareness About The Value Of Excellence In San Diego's Built Environment. | 2017 |
| Timken Museum Of Art | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Preservation & Education Of History | 2017 |
| Solutions Exploring Success | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support High School Students Get Scholarships | 2017 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Benefit The Arts Organizations And Museums On The Prado In Balboa Park, San Diego, Ca | 2017 |
| Andre House Of Arizona | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Support The Fulfillment Of The Organization's Religious And Humanitarian Endeavors | 2017 |
| Fleet Science Center | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Promote Science Education Throughout The San Diego Community | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese Of San D | $39,879 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support The Fulfillment Of The Organization's Religious And Humanitarian Endeavors | 2017 |
| San Diego Architectural Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Programming To Raise Awareness About The Value Of Excellence In San Diego's Built Environment. | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Support For Healthcare And Education | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities Caritas | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support For The End To Poverty | 2016 |
| California District 42 Little Leagu | $33,000 | El Cajon, CA, US | Support Local Youth Athletics | 2016 |
| Timken Museum Of Art | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Preserve & Education Of History | 2016 |
| Redwoods Monastery | $5,000 | Whitethorn, CA, US | Support The Monastic Community | 2016 |
| Solutions Exploring Success | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support High School Students Get Scholarships | 2016 |
| Providence Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Building Of Healthier Communities | 2016 |
| Inewsource | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Readers With The Most Authoritative And In-depth Stories Possible On Issues That Affect The Future Of Everyday San Diegans. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Shiley Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-3466851 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 207 Pauma Valley, CA 92061-0207 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Shiley Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Darlene V Shiley |
|---|---|
| Cfo | Linda L Shoaff |
| Exec Dir&sec | Thomas E K Cerruti |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.