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Private Foundation
JW SEFTON FOUNDATION
JW SEFTON FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.4M, expenses of $1.5M, total assets of $19.8M. Imperigo tracks 72 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $11.3M.
EIN: 951513384
SAN DIEGO, CA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.4M
Total Expenses$1.5M
Total Assets$19.8M
Grants Given72
Grant Total$11.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
GRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$425,000
FOREVER BALBOA PARK
BOTANICAL BUILDING AND GARDENS PLEDGE
$375,000
HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE
WILD ABALONE RESTORATION
$145,000
LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER
EDUCATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES PROGRAM
$130,000
SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
GRANT FOR PROJECT WILDLIFE
$125,000
Showing up to 5 of 72 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Brenna C Sefton
PRESIDENT
Harley Sefton
DIRECTOR
Kathryn Anderson Kim
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Laurie S Henson
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Peter R Ladow
SECRETARY
Robert Scott
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.4M | $1.5M | $19.8M |
| 2024 | $1.3M | $1.5M | $19.8M |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $1.4M | $20.0M |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $19.8M |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $19.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.8M to $1.4M (-20%), with total assets most recently reported at $19.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA.
CA
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