Girard Foundation
La Jolla, California · EIN 330202832 · Private foundation
Girard Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.2M in giving and $14.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 289 grants for Girard Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Girard Foundation funds
Girard Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Education Foundation GENERAL - SCHOOLS & OTHER CHARITIES | San Diego, CA | $250K | 2017 |
| Silicon Schools GENERAL | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Thrive Public Schools GENERAL - SCHOOLS & OTHER CHARITIES | San Diego, CA | $242K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Girard Foundation
Girard Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at girardfoundation.org.
Research Girard Foundation with All access
Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.
Unlock All access — $19/month →Already subscribed? View this funder →
New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.
Frequently asked questions about Girard Foundation
- Does Girard Foundation accept grant applications?
- Girard Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Girard Foundation fund?
- Girard Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Thrive Education Foundation, Silicon Schools, Thrive Public Schools. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Girard Foundation give in grants?
- Girard Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.6M over 289 grants.
- Where is Girard Foundation located?
- Girard Foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330202832.
- How can I find foundations similar to Girard Foundation?
- Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.
Find more funders like Girard Foundation
Foundations similar to Girard Foundation
Other California grantmakers with overlapping priorities: