L. Robert & Patricia L. Payne Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The L. Robert & Patricia L. Payne Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to organizations that provide medical or educational services and youth activities.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Additionally, since it does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals, grantseekers will need to network to get on this funder’s radar.

PROFILE: Established in 2000, the L. Robert & Patricia L. Payne Family Foundation was founded by businessman Robert Payne and his wife Patty. Robert is the president and CEO of Multi-Ventures, Inc., a real estate investment and management company. The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the L. Robert & Patricia L. Payne Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to organizations that provide medical or educational services and youth activities.

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Robert Payne’s education grantmaking centers on funding his alma mater, SDSU. He provided it with seed funding to create the Hospitality and Tourism Program (HTM), and contributed a lead gift to name the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center. The Hospitality and Tourism Program was renamed the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. He is also a dedicated supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Past grantees have included Coronado Hospital Foundation, Junior Achievement of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Friends of Museum School. Daughter Sharon has been treasurer of Museum School Collaborative, a K-8 charter school.

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $100 to $366,227. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $813,000. The most common grant amount is $1,000. The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

L. Robert & Patricia L. Payne Family Foundation Inc.
1011 Camino del Rio S., Ste. 210
San Diego, CA 92108