David W Hearst JR Foundation

EIN 84-3104245 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in CA, VA, TN +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, David W Hearst JR Foundation based in CA paid 30 grants totaling $1.3M to 30 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, COMPANION ANIMAL CENTER, and ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$40,796
Giving (latest yr)
$1,250,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
30
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Scripps Research Institute$200,000
  • Companion Animal Center$100,000
  • St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc$100,000
  • Remarkable Men's Practice$60,000
  • Honorary Deputy Sheriffs' Association$50,000

Where grants went

  • California$827,790 · 18 grants
  • Virginia$165,000 · 5 grants
  • Tennessee$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$60,000 · 2 grants
  • Arizona$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (30)

The Scripps Research Institute
LA Jolla, CA
Salary Support for a Research Coordinator/scientist IN Dr. Robert Russo's Cdac & Magnasafe Clinical Studies
$200,000
Companion Animal Center
Eureka, CA
Animal Shelter
$100,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc
Memphis, TN
Patient Care Services
$100,000
Remarkable Men's Practice
Santa Monica, CA
General Support
$60,000
Our Military Kids
Oakton, VA
Extracurricular Activity Grants - Restricted to Grants IN California
$50,000
Semper Fi & America's Fund
Oceanside, CA
Service Member & Family Support Program
$50,000
Honorary Deputy Sheriffs' Association
San Diego, CA
Trunarc Devices
$50,000
Turning Point USA Inc
Phoenix, AZ
K-12 Turning Point Education
$50,000
Navy Seal Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Warrior Fitness Program - Restricted to San Diego
$50,000
San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency Services
San Diego, CA
Paramedic Scholarships and Firefighter Safety Equipment
$50,000
Foundation for Women Warriors
Vista, CA
General Support
$40,000
Kids Turn San Diego
San Diego, CA
Creating Brighter Future for Children Project
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. David W Hearst JR Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

David W Hearst JR Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, David W Hearst JR Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $1.3M. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, COMPANION ANIMAL CENTER, ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

David W Hearst JR Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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