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Sempra Energy Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Diana Day. It holds total assets of $11.5M. Annual income is reported at $747K. Total assets have grown from $6.5M in 2011 to $11.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 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, Sempra Energy Foundation has made 6,295 grants totaling $12.4M, with a median grant of $300. Annual giving has decreased from $5M in 2020 to $3.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $609K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 3,888 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Texas, Louisiana, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 51 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$300
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$578K
Based on 1,850 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.
Sempra Energy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6,295 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX, LA.
Sempra Energy Foundation has distributed a total of $12.4M across 6,295 grants. The median grant size is $300, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $609K.
Sempra Energy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sempra Energy Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 51 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryam Brown | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Folkmann | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randall L Clark | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily C Shults | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matt Henry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christy Ihrig | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Larroque Alexander | DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim Baker | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Macneil | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eugene Mitchell | PRESIDENT/VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6,295
Total Giving
$12.4M
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$300
Unique Recipients
3,888
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Athletic Union Of The United States IncLEISURE | Whittier, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Toastmasters InternationalCOMMUNITY | San Gabriel, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Mozcalti AcENVIRONMENTAL | Tijuana | $200K | 2023 |
| Sonoran InstituteENVIRONMENTAL | Tucson, AZ | $200K | 2023 |
| Solar Electric Light FundENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $160K | 2023 |
| Grid Alternatives HeadquartersENVIRONMENTAL | Oakland, CA | $155K | 2023 |
| Relief International IncINTERNATIONAL | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Project By ProjectPHILANTHROPY | New York, NY | $59K | 2023 |
| University Of San DiegoEDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $51K | 2023 |
| Monarch SchoolLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project IncECONOMIC PROSPERITY | Jacksonville, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Switch Energy AllianceLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Victory InstituteLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Equality California - HeadquartersDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Acquisition ScienceCOMMUNITY | Irvine, CA | $42K | 2023 |
| Building Together IncINTERNATIONAL | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| The Old GlobeDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| La Jolla PlayhouseDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | La Jolla, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music SocietyDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | La Jolla, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| United Way IncHUMAN SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation- San DiegoHEALTH | San Diego, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| Fulfilled For Life Family MinistriesRELIGION | Artesia, CA | $27K | 2023 |
| The Bisbee Foundation IncARTS HUMANITIES | Bisbee, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross San Diegoimperial Counties HqLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Dallas, TX | $24K | 2023 |
| Islamic Relief UsaPUBLIC | Alexandria, VA | $22K | 2023 |
| American Heart Association IncDISEASE | Dallas, TX | $22K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncHEALTH | Memphis, TN | $22K | 2023 |
| Walden EnvironmentHUMAN SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BankHUMAN SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Project Talk IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Encinitas, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Country Day SchoolEDUCATION | La Jolla, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| National Upcycled Computing Collective IncSCIENCE | Fullerton, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Chabad S ClaraRELIGION | Santa Clara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Maac ProjectLOCAL/ COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chula Vista, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncMEDICAL RESEARCH | Rye Brook, NY | $19K | 2023 |
| American National Red CrossSAFETY | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers San DiegoDISEASE | San Diego, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationPHILANTHROPY | Honolulu, HI | $16K | 2023 |
| Legacy Preparatory Christian AcademyEDUCATION | The Woodlands, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Voices For ChildrenDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Area United WayHUMAN SERVICES | Tulsa, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| Inland Empire Community FoundationPHILANTHROPY | Riverside, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Ucla FoundationEDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| San Diego Humane Society And S P C AANIMALS | San Diego, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Feeding San DiegoAGRICULTURE | San Diego, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation IncEDUCATION | Ruston, LA | $13K | 2023 |
| Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism IncCIVIL RIGHTS | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
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