Private foundation · EIN 33-0262230 · Newport Beach, California

John Apostle and Helen Apostle 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: 20 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $50K. 95% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.8M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$41M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CAApostle house$300K
Long Beach Day NurseryLong Beach, CAEducation programs$200K
Assistance League of Long BeachLong Beach, CAOperation school bell support request$180K
Csulb FoundationLong Beach, CAApostle enterprise lab$150K
Greek Orthodox Church of Long BeachLong Beach, CAApostle memorial scholarship, apostle education academy and apostle matching fund cap campaign$150K
Memorial Medical Center FoundationLong Beach, CASocial service$150K
Long Beach City College FoundationLong Beach, CASocial service$130K
Ahepa Scholarship FoundationElm Grove, WIStudent scholarships$100K
Long Beach Public Library FoundationLong Beach, CASocial service$100K
Cfa Trinity Youth ServicesClaremont, CASocial service$50K
Greek Orthodox Church of Long BeachLong Beach, CASocial service$50K
Long Beach Museum of ArtLong Beach, CASocial service$50K
St Nicholas Ranch and RetreatDunlap, CASocial service$50K
Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CASprinter van$45K
Long Beach BlastLong Beach, CASocial service$30K
Operation Jump StartLong Beach, CASocial service$30K
Ground EducationSignal Hill, CASocial service$20K
Long Beach Unified School DistrictLong Beach, CASocial service$15K
Long Beach Memorial Hospital Women's LeagueCypress, CASocial service$10K
Precious LambLong Beach, CASocial service$10K

By state: California 19 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Northern Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 John Apostle and Helen Apostle 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 John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 20 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation give?

California (19 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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