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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-3104245

David W Hearst Jr Foundation

A private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 30 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,250,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $40,796

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,250,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $27,000

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,300,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $92,653

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,250,000

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $26,842

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,350,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $88,600

  • Tax year 2020

    $532,000

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $83,326

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CA

    Salary support for a research coordinator/scientist in DR. Robert russo's cdac & magnasafe clinical studies

    $200,000
  2. Companion Animal CenterEureka, CA

    Animal shelter

    $100,000
  3. St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN

    Patient care services

    $100,000
  4. Remarkable Men's PracticeSanta Monica, CA

    General support

    $60,000
  5. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Warrior fitness program - restricted to san diego

    $50,000
  6. Our Military KidsOakton, VA

    Extracurricular activity grants - restricted to grants in california

    $50,000
  7. San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency ServicesSan Diego, CA

    Paramedic scholarships and firefighter safety equipment

    $50,000
  8. Semper Fi & America's FundQuantico, VA

    Service member & family support program

    $50,000
  9. Turning Point USA IncIndianapolis, IN

    K-12 turning point education

    $50,000
  10. Honorary Deputy Sheriffs' AssociationSan Diego, CA

    Trunarc devices

    $50,000
  11. Kids Turn San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Creating brighter future for children project

    $40,000
  12. Foundation for Women WarriorsVista, CA

    General support

    $40,000
  13. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Fallen first responders home program

    $35,000
  14. Warrior Foundation Freedom StationSan Diego, CA

    Resource center and cybersecurity upgrades

    $34,250
  15. Challenged Athletes IncSan Diego, CA

    Grant funds - operation rebound program

    $30,000
  16. Casa de AmparoSan Marcos, CA

    Residential services program

    $30,000
  17. Shelter to Soldier IncSan Diego, CA

    Emergency medical fund

    $26,040
  18. New York Yankees FoundationNew York, NY

    General support

    $25,000
  19. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Central texas flood relief

    $25,000
  20. San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CA

    Children's resource center

    $25,000
  21. Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, CO

    Operation tbi freedom program

    $25,000
  22. Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VA

    San diego chapter - transportation and rental expenses

    $25,000
  23. San Diego Nice Guys IncSan Diego, CA

    Community christmas party

    $25,000
  24. United Through ReadingSan Diego, CA

    Operation story time

    $20,000
  25. US for Warriors FoundationChula Vista, CA

    Food4warriors program

    $20,000
  26. Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyArlington, VA

    Financial assistance program

    $20,000
  27. National Military Family AssociationAlexandria, VA

    Operation purple camp in san diego

    $20,000
  28. Worley Fire Foundation IncCoeur D Alene, ID

    Slip tank

    $12,210
  29. Coeur D Alene Garden Club IncCoeur Dalene, ID

    General support

    $10,000
  30. AidslifecycleSan Jose, CA

    Rider margaret casey

    $2,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Medical research1 grant $200,00023% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $174,25020% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $150,00017% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $95,00011% of the total
  5. Veterans and military4 grants $80,0009% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $50,0006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $138,25016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California18 grants $827,790
  2. Virginia5 grants $165,000
  3. Tennessee1 grant $100,000
  4. New York2 grants $60,000
  5. Arizona1 grant $50,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $25,000
  7. Idaho2 grants $22,210

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • David W Hearst JrPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CEO Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Anthony RoweSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael LafeverTREASURER/DIRECTOR/CFO Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Luz RoweVP PHILANTHROPY Hours 40Pay $143,601

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