Private foundation · EIN 14-1896447 · Costa Mesa, California · Education

Costa Mesa High School Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $103K total, median $103K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$103K
Median grant
$103K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Costa Mesa High SchoolCosta Mesa, CASR High and Middle School Educational Tools$103K

About this foundation

Costa Mesa High School Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Costa Mesa, California, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Costa Mesa High School Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Costa Mesa High School Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $103K across 1 grants, a median of $103K.

Where does Costa Mesa High School Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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