Rady Foundation

EIN 85-0715670 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, NY, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rady Foundation based in CA paid 15 grants totaling $4.1M to 14 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $2M, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Rady Children's Hospital Foundation, Jewish Family Service, and Jewish Federation- SD. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$93,650,425
Giving (latest yr)
$4,088,122
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
14
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Rady Children's Hospital Foundation$2,000,000
  • Jewish Family Service$974,597
  • Jewish Federation- SD$500,000
  • University of CA San Diego$300,000
  • Congregation Beth Israel$200,000

Where grants went

  • California$4,086,972 · 13 grants
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$150 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Rady Children's Hospital Foundation
San Diego, CA
Rady Children's Health
$2,000,000
Jewish Family Service
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$974,597
Jewish Federation- SD
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$500,000
University of CA San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Sullivan Center-Entrepreneurship & Innovation Current Fund
$200,000
Congregation Beth Israel
San Diego, CA
Building Campaign
$200,000
Kindness Initiative
La Jolla, CA
General Fund
$100,000
University of CA San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Evelyn & Ernest Rady Graduate Fellowship Fund
$100,000
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$5,000
San Diego Food Bank
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$2,000
San Diego Police Foundation
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$2,000
Nice Guys Inc
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$1,875
Cygnet Theatre Company
San Diego, CA
General Fund
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Rady Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $4.1M. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $2M (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Rady Children's Hospital Foundation, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Federation- SD, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rady Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Rady Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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