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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 33-0643458

The Cushman Foundation

A private foundation in San Diego, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 88 grants and $3.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Lori Moore Vice President
10200 Willow Creed Rd 200
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 549-2874
[email protected]
Form and materials
See online grant application available at www.cushmanfoundation.net
Deadlines
See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21
Restrictions
See overview of the cushman foundation funding guidelines and applications, as published at www.cushmanfoundation.net. All grants to benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater san diego area.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,922,242

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $37,715,838

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,919,962

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $36,571,473

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,283,153

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $35,255,209

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,758,995

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $36,076,739

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,995,983

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $32,584,179

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,575,149

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $29,768,360

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,574,450

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $27,117,289

Grants paid in 2024

88 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sharp Healthcare FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000,000
  2. Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000,000
  3. San Diego Symphony Orchestra AssociationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  4. Scripps Health FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  5. Scripps Health FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  6. Bilateral Safety Corridor CoalitionNational City, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  7. Kindness InitiativeLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  8. ProducegoodEncinitas, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  9. San Diego History CenterSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $100,000
  10. Bayside Community CenterSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $75,000
  11. Vets - Beyond the UniformCarlsbad, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $60,000
  12. Elderhelp of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $50,000
  13. Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $50,000
  14. Just in Time for Foster YouthSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $50,000
  15. Crisis HouseSantee, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $50,000
  16. ReinsFallbrook, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $48,000
  17. Leap to Success - One Safe Place PartnerCarlsbad, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $40,000
  18. FirefighteraidSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $36,000
  19. Shoreline Community ServicesSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $30,000
  20. Interfaith Community Services IncEscondido, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $26,000
  21. The New Children's MuseumSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $25,000
  22. JBS Transition Experts DBA VetctapSan Luis Rey, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $25,000
  23. The San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $25,000
  24. Voice of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $25,000
  25. La Jolla Country DayLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $25,000
  26. Wave Academy DBA Healing Wave AquaticsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $23,000
  27. Computers 2 SD KidsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  28. The Angels Foster Family AgencySan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  29. Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  30. Casa de Amistad Centro de EnsenanzaSolana Beach, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  31. Mira Costa College FoundationOceanside, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  32. San Diego Hunger CoalitionSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  33. Alliant Education FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  34. San Diego Community College Auxiliary OrganizationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  35. Veterans Association of North CountyOceanside, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  36. Francis ParkerSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  37. Suooort the Enlisted Proiect IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $20,000
  38. Burn InstituteSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $15,000
  39. Musicians for Education Inc (DBA Street of Dreams)San Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $15,000
  40. Burn InstituteSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $15,000
  41. Girls RisingSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $15,000
  42. Solutions for Change IncVista, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $14,000
  43. CureboundSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $11,333
  44. Grossmont Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,500
  45. United Through ReadingSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  46. Joy Connection Living Your Joy IncEncinitas, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  47. ZERO8HUNDRED IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  48. Fraternity House IncVista, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  49. Dogs on DeploymentSanta Cruz, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  50. Circle TLC Ranch IncSantee, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  51. Classics for Kids IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  52. Christie's PlaceSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  53. Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding CenterPoway, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  54. Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $7,500
  55. Cura Smiles IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $7,495
  56. High Fives Nonprofit FoundationTruckee, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $7,214
  57. Guitars in the ClassroomSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $6,000
  58. Junior AcheivementSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $6,000
  59. San Diego Children's ChoirSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  60. A Step BeyondEscondido, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  61. Cesar Chavez Service Clubs IncSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  62. Star PalSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  63. Ocean Beach Emergency Food Inc DBA Loaves and FishesSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  64. Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation DBA Poway OnstagePoway, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  65. Scripps Theatre ArtsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  66. Girls on the Run of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  67. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops DBA University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  68. Assistance League of Greater San DieeoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  69. Bayside Community CenterSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  70. Kindness InitiativeLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  71. ProducegoodEncinitas, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  72. ReinsFallbrook, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  73. The San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  74. Vets - Beyond the UniformCarlsbad, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  75. ZERO8HUNDREDSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  76. Warrior Village ProjectFallbrook, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  77. Bilateral Safety Corridor CoalitionNational City, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  78. Project New VillageSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  79. Meals on WheelsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $5,000
  80. Pro KidsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $2,500
  81. Patrons of the PradoSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $2,000
  82. Tony Gwynn Legacy FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $2,000
  83. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    General/unrestricted

    $1,900
  84. Seacrest FoundationEncinitas, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,800
  85. Sharp Healthcare FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000
  86. National UniversitySan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000
  87. Pro KidsSan Diego, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000
  88. UC San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General/unrestricted

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture6 grants $1,180,00037% of the total
  2. Health7 grants $1,041,94733% of the total
  3. Human services16 grants $455,00014% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $176,0005% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $105,0003% of the total
  6. Youth development6 grants $74,5002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes16 grants $168,2955% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California88 grants $3,922,242

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen P CushmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Debra L ParrishCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Lori A MoorePRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Marjorie L CushmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nikolas R ParrishTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Trevor MooreCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Britny CamachoSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0

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