Private foundation · EIN 23-7423792 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Femino 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: 66 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $5,000. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
66
$1.4M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
USC Keck School of MedicineLos Angeles, CASCH - for medical facilities & education$350K
US Olympic Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, COCA - general organization support$200K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MASch - general organization support$100K
The Huntington LibrarySan Marino, CACA - for art museum, botanical gardens, and general support$75K
USC Leonard Davis Gerontology ReseaLos Angeles, CAMR - for gerontology research and general organization support$50K
USC Center for PhilanthropyLos Angeles, CACA - general organization support$35K
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CAMf - for cardiology dept and general organization support$25K
Descanso Gardens FoundationLA Canada Flintridge, CACa - general organization support$25K
CaltechPasadena, CASch-general organization support$25K
Together in MissionLos Angeles, CARO - general organization support$17K
Huntington Medical Research InstPasadena, CAMR - for Medical Research$15K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILSCH - for engineering & journalism education$15K
The Music CenterLos Angeles, CACA - general organization support$15K
USC Dormsife College of LettersLos Angeles, CASch - education$15K
Pasadena Guild of Childrens HospSan Marino, CAMF - general organization support$14K
The Salvation ArmyPasadena, CACA - general organization support$10K
The Phil Simon ClinicPasadena, CAMf - general organization support$10K
USC Caruso Catholic CenterLos Angeles, CARO - for religious/educational facility construction$10K
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWillaimsburg, VACA - Raleigh Tavern fund and general organization support$10K
Pasadena Senior CenterPasadena, CACA - general organization support$10K
American Red CrossLos Angeles, CACA - for general organization support$10K
Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CACA - general organization support$10K
Camp Wonder CsdforgWalnut Creek, CACa - general organization support$10K
Santa Teresita SchoolLos Angeles, CASch-education support$10K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXMf-general organization support$10K
Dolores Mission SchoolLos Angeles, CASCH - for education and general organization support$7,000
Los Angeles County Arboretum FoundArcadia, CACa - general organization support$6,000
Priest Retirement Fund - AdlaLos Angeles, CARO - for retirement of clergy$5,000
Calif State Parks FdnSan Francisco, CACa - general organization support$5,000
The Smile TrainNew York, NYMf - general organization support$5,000
City of HopeDuarte, CAMF - research treatment and general organization support$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILMf property acquisition$5,000
Boys Girls Club of PasadenaPasadena, CACA - general organization support$5,000
Boy's RepublicChino Hills, CASCH - general organization support$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYMF - for medical relief aid and general organization support$5,000
Orthopaedic Research Education FounRosemont, ILMr medical research$5,000
Cancer Support CommunityLos Angeles, CACa community activities$5,000
Institute for Systems Biology STEMSeattle, WAMr-general organization support$5,000
HillcrestLa Verne, CACA - general organization support$3,000
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CACa - general organization support$3,000
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAMf medical facility$3,000
ALS AssociationArlington, VAMR - general organization support$2,500
Childrens Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAMF - general organization support$2,500
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZSch-general organization support$2,500
The Pasadena VillagePasadena, CACa - general organization support$2,000
U C Riverside FoundationRicerside, CASch - general organization support$2,000
Physicians Aid AssocWest Hollywood, CACa - general organization support$2,000
National Parks Conservation AssociaWashington, DCCa - national parks conservation association$2,000
PBS SocalBurbank, CACA - general organization support$2,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNMF - general organization support$2,000
USC Classical KuscLos Angeles, CACa - general organization support$2,000
Friends of SmithsonianWashington, DCCa-general organization support$2,000
Life SocalLos Angeles, CARO - general organization support$1,000
Learning WorksPasadena, CASch - general organization support$1,000
MaryvaleorgRosemead, CACa general organization support$1,000
Cares USCLos Angeles, CAMF - general organization support$1,000
Friends of Pasadena Public LibraryPasadena, CACA - general organization support$1,000
House of Ruth Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACA - general organization support$1,000
Shriners Childrens HospitalTampa, FLMf medical facility$1,000
Playhouse Village FoundationPasadena, CACa community activities$1,000

By state: California 49 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 3 · Virginia 2 · New York 2

About this foundation

Femino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Femino 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 Femino Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 66 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Femino Foundation give?

California (49 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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