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The Conrad Prebys Foundation

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 203216993  ·  Private foundation

The Conrad Prebys Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.1M in annual giving against $999.8M in assets. This page documents the 996 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Conrad Prebys Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.1M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$999.8M
Total assets
996
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Conrad Prebys Foundation funds

The Conrad Prebys Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Conrad Prebys Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
La Jolla Music Society
CONSTRUCTION OF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
La Jolla, CA$10.0M2019
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
SALK CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE: BUILDING A MORE RESILIENT WORLD
La Jolla, CA$6.7M2022
Sanford Burnham Prebys Med Disc Inst
CATALYST THE TEACHING INCUBATOR
La Jolla, CA$3.0M2022
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
GENERAL OPERATING
San Diego, CA$3.0M2024
UC San Diego for the Depot (uc Sd Fdtn)
GENERAL OPERATING
La Jolla, CA$3.0M2024
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
THE SHELL PERFORMANCE CENTER
San Diego, CA$3.0M2023
Scripps Health Fdtn
ENHANCED SURGICAL SUITES FOR THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE FUTURE
San Diego, CA$2.2M2023
Scripps Health Fdtn
ENHANCED SURGICAL SUITES FOR THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE FUTURE
San Diego, CA$2.2M2022
San Diego State University Fdtn (kpbs)
BUILDING ON TRUST: THE CAMPAIGN FOR KPBS
San Diego, CA$1.6M2022
San Diego State University Fdtn (kpbs)
GENERAL OPERATING
San Diego, CA$1.6M2024
San Diego State University Fdtn (kpbs)
BUILDING ON TRUST: THE CAMPAIGN FOR KPBS
San Diego, CA$1.6M2023
The Campanile Foundation Sdsu
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SECOND STAGE THEATRE
San Diego, CA$1.5M2023
The Campanile Foundation Sdsu
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SECOND STAGE THEATRE
San Diego, CA$1.5M2022
The Campanile Foundation Sdsu
GENERAL OPERATING
San Diego, CA$1.5M2024
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
FAR SOUTH BORDER NORTH
San Diego, CA$1.4M2023

The Conrad Prebys Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$625K
2019$12.1M
2022$47.1M
2023$53.6M
2024$53.6M

How to apply for funding from The Conrad Prebys Foundation

The Conrad Prebys Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at prebysfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Does The Conrad Prebys Foundation accept grant applications?
The Conrad Prebys Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Conrad Prebys Foundation fund?
The Conrad Prebys Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include La Jolla Music Society, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys Med Disc Inst. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Conrad Prebys Foundation give in grants?
The Conrad Prebys Foundation reported $12.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $167.0M over 996 grants.
Where is The Conrad Prebys Foundation located?
The Conrad Prebys Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203216993.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Conrad Prebys Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Conrad Prebys Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.