Grants paid by Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation
EIN 33-0653203 · San Diego, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20Z
Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation of San Diego, CA (EIN 33-0653203) reported 116 grants paid totaling $14,788,315 to 50 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$14,788,315
116 grants
Recipients
50
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | $1,873,960 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | $1,610,000 | — |
| 2021 | 10 | $1,680,125 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | $1,220,000 | — |
| 2023 | 19 | $3,952,500 | — |
| 2024 | 18 | $2,693,000 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | $1,758,730 | — |
Top recipients
The 50 recipients receiving the most from Donald C and Elizabeth M Dickinson Foundation, by grants paid, out of 50 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Cowboy Museum | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 7 | $3,035,125 | 2025 |
| Mingei International Museum 23-7433357 | B | San Diego, CA | 4 | $2,050,000 | 2025 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | U | San Diego, CA | 3 | $1,530,000 | 2021 |
| San Diego Botanical Gardens | U | Encinitas, CA | 2 | $1,140,000 | 2024 |
| Radys Childrens Hospital | U | San Diego, CA | 2 | $696,000 | 2025 |
| Usd Hahn School of Nursing | U | San Diego, CA | 3 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Cygnet Theater 57-1146474 | D | San Diego, CA | 2 | $500,000 | 2024 |
| Building 178 Performing Arts Center 85-1976211 | C | San Diego, CA | 2 | $500,000 | 2024 |
| Kraemer Endowment Foundation 33-0573935 | B | El Cajon, CA | 7 | $450,000 | 2025 |
| Curebound 46-0552414 | C | San Diego, CA | 4 | $375,000 | 2025 |
| National Healthcare 83-3657736 | D | Naples, FL | 1 | $350,000 | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden 52-6057064 | B | Kalaheo, HI | 5 | $325,000 | 2024 |
| Autism Tree Project 71-0942573 | C | San Diego, CA | 4 | $255,000 | 2022 |
| The Regents of Uc San Diego | U | La Jolla, CA | 4 | $250,000 | 2022 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $250,000 | 2018 |
| San Diego Education Fund 95-6095413 | B | San Diego, CA | 6 | $207,500 | 2024 |
| Cathedral Catholic High School | U | San Diego, CA | 4 | $203,730 | 2025 |
| Arcs Foundation | U | Pasadena, CA | 6 | $185,000 | 2025 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | U | Encinitas, CA | 4 | $175,000 | 2025 |
| Scripps Oceanography | U | San Diego, CA | 3 | $150,000 | 2025 |
| The Fleet Science Center | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $125,000 | 2018 |
| A Bridge for Kids 45-5422195 | C | San Diego, CA | 5 | $125,000 | 2025 |
| Nch Healthcare Systems 59-2314655 | C | Naples, FL | 1 | $100,000 | 2018 |
| Teri Center | U | San Marcos, CA | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Cristo Rey School | U | San Diego, CA | 2 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| San Diego Zoo | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Ucsd Foundation | U | San Diego, CA | 2 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| One Place 99-4514364 | C | San Diego, CA | 2 | $80,000 | 2023 |
| Grauer Foundation | U | Endinitas, CA | 2 | $76,460 | 2020 |
| Aseltine School 95-2552382 | B | San Diego, CA | 2 | $75,000 | 2025 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation 95-3709639 | C | Encinitias, CA | 1 | $62,000 | 2025 |
| The Children's Initiative 77-0587835 | C | San Diego, CA | 2 | $60,000 | 2020 |
| Pacific Ridge School 86-1061606 | B | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2018 |
| San Diego Museum of Man 95-1709290 | B | San Diego, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2018 |
| Diamond Educational Excellence Ptrs 82-1948846 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| San Diego Food Bank | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 |
| Americares 06-1008595 | C | Stamford, CT | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 |
| Friends of San Pasqual Academy 20-0296623 | B | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 |
| San Pasqual Academy | U | Escondido, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 |
| San Diego Symphony 14-1858753 | C | San Diego, CA | 2 | $45,000 | 2023 |
| Fundamental Health 92-2728144 | B | Encinitias, CA | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Kauai Humane Society 99-0089250 | B | Lihue, HI | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Marantha Christian Schools 27-0091420 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $20,000 | 2018 |
| Summerbridge San Diego | U | San Diego, CA | 1 | $20,000 | 2018 |
| San Dieguito River Park 01-0565671 | D | Escondido, CA | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| The Food Depot 85-0416803 | B | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Resounding Joy 75-3190962 | B | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project 20-4641700 | C | National City, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2018 |
| Kitchens for Good 46-3278605 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2018 |
| Casa de Amistad | U | Solana Beach, CA | 1 | $7,500 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 116 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $510,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Radys Childrens Hospital San Diego, CA | U | $333,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | San Diego Zoo San Diego, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Usd Hahn School of Nursing San Diego, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Teri Center San Marcos, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Curebound San Diego, CA | C | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $75,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Encinitias, CA | C | $62,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Arcs Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $60,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | U | $53,730 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Institute of Contemporary Art Encinitas, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | VALISE EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Cristo Rey School San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | MUSEUM SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Scripps Oceanography San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | Aseltine School San Diego, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | C | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202631209349100338 |
| 2025 | The Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202631209349100338 |
| 2024 | San Diego Botanical Gardens Encinitas, CA | U | $570,000 | paid | PAVILLION CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $500,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Cygnet Theater San Diego, CA | D | $375,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Radys Childrens Hospital San Diego, CA | U | $363,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Building 178 Performing Arts Center San Diego, CA | C | $250,000 | paid | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CONSTRUCTION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Curebound San Diego, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Institute of Contemporary Art Encinitas, CA | U | $75,000 | paid | VALISE EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $75,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Scripps Oceanography San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Ucsd Foundation La Jolla, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | RESEARCH | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Cristo Rey School San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $35,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Fundamental Health Encinitias, CA | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | Aseltine School San Diego, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202501849349100415 |
| 2024 | San Dieguito River Park Escondido, CA | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501849349100415 |
| 2023 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $1,125,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA | B | $1,000,000 | paid | MUSEUM SUPPORT | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | San Diego Botanical Gardens Encinitas, CA | U | $570,000 | paid | PAVILLION CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Building 178 Performing Arts Center San Diego, CA | C | $250,000 | paid | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CONSTRUCTION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Usd Hahn School of Nursing San Diego, CA | U | $200,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Cygnet Theater San Diego, CA | D | $125,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Curebound San Diego, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | One Place San Diego, CA | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Scripps Oceanography San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Ucsd Foundation San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | RESEARCH | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Diamond Educational Excellence Ptrs San Diego, CA | C | $50,000 | paid | CHILDHOOD LITERACY | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $47,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Arcs Foundation Pasadena, CA | U | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | Institute of Contemporary Art Encinitas, CA | U | $25,000 | paid | VALISE EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202402829349100605 |
| 2023 | San Diego Symphony San Diego, CA | C | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202402829349100605 |
| 2022 | National Healthcare Naples, FL | D | $350,000 | paid | STROKE CENTER SUPPORT | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $225,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Curebound San Diego, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | The Regents of Uc San Diego La Jolla, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | SCRIPTS OCEANOGRAPHY SSHOLARSHIP | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Friends of San Pasqual Academy Rancho Santa Fe, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Americares Stamford, CT | C | $50,000 | paid | UKRAINE MEDICAL CARE SUPPORT | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Arcs Foundation Pasadena, CA | U | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | One Place San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Institute of Contemporary Art Encinitas, CA | U | $25,000 | paid | VALISE EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Autism Tree Project San Diego, CA | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT AUTISM EDUCATION | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | Kauai Humane Society Lihue, HI | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202341429349100124 |
| 2022 | San Dieguito River Park Escondido, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING | 202341429349100124 |
| 2021 | Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA | B | $650,000 | paid | MUSEUM SUPPORT | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, CA | U | $430,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $350,125 | paid | EDUCATION | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | The Regents of Uc San Diego La Jolla, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | OCEANOGRAPHY RESEARCH | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | Arcs Foundation Pasadena, CA | U | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | Autism Tree Project San Diego, CA | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT AUTISM EDUCATION | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202211309349102441 |
| 2021 | San Diego Symphony San Diego, CA | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202211309349102441 |
| 2020 | Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, CA | U | $600,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA | B | $350,000 | paid | MUSEUM SUPPORT | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | Autism Tree Project San Diego, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT AUTISM EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | Grauer Foundation Endinitas, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | The Regents of Uc San Diego La Jolla, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | OCEANOGRAPHY RESEARCH | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | San Pasqual Academy Escondido, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | The Children's Initiative San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | Arcs Foundation Pasadena, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202121329349103102 |
| 2020 | A Bridge for Kids San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202121329349103102 |
| 2018 | Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, CA | U | $500,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego, CA | U | $250,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | National Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City, OK | U | $225,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Usd Hahn School of Nursing San Diego, CA | U | $200,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | The Fleet Science Center San Diego, CA | U | $125,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Autism Tree Project San Diego, CA | C | $105,000 | paid | SUPPORT AUTISM EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Nch Healthcare Systems Naples, FL | C | $100,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | San Diego Museum of Man San Diego, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | The Regents of Uc San Diego La Jolla, CA | U | $50,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Kraemer Endowment Foundation El Cajon, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | The Children's Initiative San Diego, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Grauer Foundation Endinitas, CA | U | $26,460 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | San Diego Education Fund San Diego, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Summerbridge San Diego San Diego, CA | U | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Marantha Christian Schools San Diego, CA | C | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Arcs Foundation Pasadena, CA | U | $15,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Resounding Joy San Diego, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Kitchens for Good San Diego, CA | C | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Casa de Amistad Solana Beach, CA | U | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
| 2018 | Transcendance Youth Arts Project National City, CA | C | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 201921349349103647 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.0 | 202631209349100338 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202501849349100415 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202402829349100605 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202341429349100124 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202211309349102441 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202121329349103102 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201921349349103647 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/330653203.json.
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