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Issa Family Foundation is a private corporation based in VISTA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Darrell E Issa Pres. It holds total assets of $36M. Annual income is reported at $14.3M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Issa Family Foundation has made 213 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.6M in 2022 to $1.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $350K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 84 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Issa Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 213 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, PA.
Issa Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 213 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $350K.
Issa Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Issa Family Foundation is headquartered in VISTA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell E Issa | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katharine S Issa | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$36M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
213
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
84
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersANNUAL GIVING | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Second ChanceANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Project NextANNUAL GIVING | San Marcos, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Solutions For ChangeANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| St Anthony Orthodox Christian ChurchANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $110K | 2023 |
| National Conflict Resolution CenterANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Palomar College FoundationANNUAL GIVING | San Marcos, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Leap To SuccessANNUAL GIVING | Carlsbad, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Community ServicesANNUAL GIVING | Escondido, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of VistaANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyANNUAL GIVING | Alexandria, VA | $70K | 2023 |
| Feeding San DiegoANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| San Diego Food BankANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Points Of LightANNUAL GIVING | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Angels Foster Family NetworkANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| New Haven Youth & Family ServicesANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Just In Time For Foster YouthGRANT | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Father Joe'S VillageANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Promises To KidsANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| San Diego Military Outreach MinistriesANNUAL GIVING | La Mesa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Tri City Hospital FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Oceanside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefANNUAL GIVING | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Task Force For LebanonANNUAL GIVING | Washington Dc, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of OceansideANNUAL GIVING | Oceanside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Moonlight Cultural FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Casa De AmparoANNUAL GIVING | Oceanside, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Rady'S Children'S Hospital San DiegoANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Semper Fi & America'S FundANNUAL GIVING | Quantico, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Vista Community ClinicANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Scripps Health FoundationANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| North County Education FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Escondido, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Lifeline Community ServicesANNUAL GIVING | Oceanside, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Alpha ProjectANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of CarlsbadANNUAL GIVING | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of Americasan Diego - ImperialANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Elderhelp Of San DiegoANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth HospiceANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Monarch SchoolANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Operation Hope North CountyANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Voices For ChildrenANNUAL GIVING | Ellicott City, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| North County Trade Tech High SchoolANNUAL GIVING | Vista, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Carlsbad Education FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Diego Rescue MissionANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Diego Wildlife AllianceANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sanford Burnham PrebysANNUAL GIVING | La Jolla, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon FdnANNUAL GIVING | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kathy'S Legacy FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca San Diegoarmed ServicesANNUAL GIVING | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Life PerspectivesGRANT | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
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