Sempra Foundation
Sempra Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation founded by Sempra in 2007 and based in San Diego, CA (Tax ID 26-1325469). The site lists the foundation’s priorities (climate action, engagement & inclusion, economic prosperity), impact projects, financial documents (990-PF) and team/board information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with program-level projects aligned to the foundation’s priorities (climate action, workforce development/economic prosperity, education/community support), preferably with a California presence or demonstrable regional impact and project-sized budgets.
Good Fit
- • Work or project clearly tied to climate action, workforce development, education, or community economic initiatives.
- • A California base or demonstrated work in California (60% of dollars stayed in-state).
- • Project budgets appropriate for small to mid-sized grants (many awards under $5K, occasional $25K–$100K grants).
- • Existing relationship, nomination, or partnership with Sempra or its regional partners.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached about 48 states and the foundation funds nationally, though 60% of dollars were concentrated in California.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 1,478 distinct recipients in 2024 across a wide range of purposes and sizes, with a mix of returning grantees and many new recipients that year.
New Applicants
Direct recipient-turnover evidence shows about 549 new grantees in 2024, indicating new entrants can appear; however the public materials state grants are by preselection, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be the primary route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
