The William Hall Tippett and Ruth Rathell Tippett Foundation makes grants to public charities in San Diego County. The Foundation supports musical education for young people, medical care or research related to diseases of the elderly, theatre arts, animal welfare, and provides assistance for such religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes as would, in the judgment of the trustees, be consistent with the philanthropic goals and objectives of William Hall Tippett and Ruth Rathell Tippett.

William Hall Tippett was an oil and gas entrepreneur, and Ruth Rathell Tippett was a former singer with the St. Louis Opera Company. Together, they were known for their patronage of the arts, shared love of horses, and long-standing commitment to charitable giving.

The Foundation accepts grant applications by invitation only.

If the Board of Directors of the foundation invites your organization to apply, the following items will be required:

1. Narrative - Please include the amount requested, how the funds will be used, a description of the project or charitable purpose, how the project benefits San Diego County, the number of individuals directly served, and any additional information that supports the request.

2. Organizational budget

3. Project budget - A comprehensive project budget, detailing the specific items and associated costs for which you are requesting funding.

4. List of the Board of Directors

5. 990 or audited financials