Dr Seuss Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-6029752
Foundation Overview
Based in San Diego, CA, Dr Seuss Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $5,037,171 to organizations in California, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (64%), La Jolla (25%), Encinitas (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 55% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dr Seuss Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | $2,000,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Contribution Made To Award Grants To Various Charities That Enable Community Solutions And Support Literacy, Literature, And Education. | 2023 |
| San Diego Foundation | $1 | San Diego, CA, US | Part Of Future Payment Accrued | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics California | $6,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Burn Institute | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Community Campership Council Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2020 |
| Elderhelp Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Home Start Incorporated | $5,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| La Jolla Community Center | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| La Jolla Historical Society | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| Las Patronas | $5,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation | $1,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Read With Me | $7,500 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Literacy | 2020 |
| Reading Literacy Learning Inc | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Literacy | 2020 |
| San Diego Senior Games Association | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| San Diego Theatre Critics Circle | $2,500 | Vista, CA, US | Arts | 2020 |
| San Diego Young Artists Music Academy | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts | 2020 |
| See Beneath Inc | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Murphy's Produce With Purpose | $5,000 | National City, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Sawa-world | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Japanese Friendship Garden Society Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Culture/community | 2020 |
| Greater La Jolla Meals On Wheels Inc | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Face Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdate, AZ, US | Mental Health | 2020 |
| Dog Dreams Foundation | $2,500 | Escondido, CA, US | Animals | 2020 |
| Moonlight Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Vista, CA, US | Arts | 2020 |
| San Diego Oasis Institute | $3,000 | La Mesa, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics Cali | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Books Aloud Inc | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Burn Institute | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Community Campership Council Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Doris A Howell Foundation For Women | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Elderhelp Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Epilepsy Society Of San Diego Count | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Family Health Centers Of San Diego | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Home Start Incorporated | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| La Jolla Historical Sociey | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Las Patronas | $5,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Maritime Museum Association Of San | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Old Globe Theatre | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Reading Literacy Learning Inc | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Senior Games Association | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St Germaine Childrens Charity | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| U C San Diego Foundation | $18,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Uss Midway Museum | $17,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ymca Of San Diego County | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Center For Sutton Movement Writing | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of The La Jolla Library | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Face Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Social Advocates For Youth San Dieg | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of San Diego County | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| La Jolla Christmas Parade Holiday F | $8,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| San Diego Young Artists Music Acade | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Vista Hill Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Wayword Inc | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Write Out Loud | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| La Jolla Community Center | $2,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Disc | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Charter One Hundred | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Veterans Village Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $20,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Parents Television Council | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| San Diego American Indian Health Ce | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Balboa Park Conservancy | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| La Jolla Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship | $2,000 | Fallbrook, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Serving Seniors | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Traveling Stories | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics Cali | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Authors Guild Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Burn Institute | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Community Campership Council Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Doris A Howell Foundation For Women | $2,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Elderhelp Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Epilepsy Society Of San Diego Count | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Family Health Centers Of San Diego | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Balboa Park | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Home Start Incorporated | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| La Jolla Historical Sociey | $3,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Las Patronas | $5,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Maritime Museum Association Of San | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Mount Soledad Memorial Association | $150 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Old Globe Theatre | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Reading Literacy Learning Inc | $14,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Air Space Museum | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego County Crime Stoppers Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Senior Games Association | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Theatre Critics Circle | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Germaine Childrens Charity | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| U C San Diego Foundation | $148,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| United Services Organizations San D | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Uss Midway Museum | $17,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Words Alive | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Ymca Of San Diego County | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Center For Sutton Movement Writing | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Lead San Diego Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Crohn's Colitas Foundation Of Ameri | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Face Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Social Advocates For Youth San Dieg | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of San Diego County | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| La Jolla Christmas Parade Holiday F | $8,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art San Dieg | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Vista Hill Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Write Out Loud | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $525,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Springfield Museums Corporation | $100,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| American Corporation Of The Arts | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Library Association Of La Jolla | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| La Jolla Community Center | $2,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Mingei International | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Disc | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| See Beneath Inc | $2,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The New Children's Museum | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Veterans Village Of San Diego | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Museum Of Man | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| A Way With Words | $2,500 | Youngstown, OH, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $20,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Create Purpose Worldwide | $2,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| National Center For Family Learning | $20,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Parents Television Council | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego American Indian Health Ce | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| San Diego Blood Bank Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| American Academy Of Pediatrics Cali | $12,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Authors Guild Foundation | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Burn Institute | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Community Campership Council Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Doris A Howell Foundation For Women | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Elderhelp Of San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Family Health Centers Of San Diego | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Foundation Of La High School | $1,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Home Start Incorporated | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Japanese Friendship Garden Society | $6,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| La Jolla Historical Sociey | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Las Patronas | $5,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Maritime Museum Association Of San | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Mount Soledad Memorial Association | $150 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Old Globe Theatre | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Patrons Of The Prado | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Reading Literacy Learning Inc | $9,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Air Space Museum | $3,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego County Crime Stoppers Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation | $1,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Public Library Foundation | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Senior Games Association | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Associ | $155,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Theatre Critics Circle | $2,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| St Germaine Childrens Charity | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| U C San Diego Foundation | $130,670 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Uss Midway Museum | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Words Alive | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Ymca Of San Diego County | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Center For Sutton Movement Writing | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Lead San Diego Inc | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Leading Legacies | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Museum Of Photographic Arts | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Crohn's Colitas Foundation Of Ameri | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Face Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego City College Foundation | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Social Advocates For Youth San Dieg | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of San Diego County | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| La Jolla Christmas Parade Holiday F | $8,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Integra Center | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art San Dieg | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Reuben H Fleet Science Center | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Vista Hill Foundation | $130,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Springfield Museums Corporation | $100,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| American Corporation Of The Arts | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Library Association Of La Jolla | $30,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| La Jolla Community Center | $2,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | $3,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Mingei International | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $250,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Disc | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| See Beneath Inc | $2,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Charter One Hundred | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The New Children's Museum | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Seany Foundation | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| United Through Reading | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Veterans Village Of San Diego | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Dr Seuss Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-6029752 |
| Website | https://drseussfoundation.org/ |
| Address | PO BOX 33305 San Diego, CA 92163-3305 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dr Seuss Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President Emerita | Claudia Prescott |
|---|---|
| President | Brian Schottlaender |
| Executive Director | Jay Hill |
| Vise President | Ted Owens |
| Treasurer | Satomi Saito |
Forms 990-PF
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