Private foundation · EIN 33-0266405 · Villa Park, California

Modglin Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Guidelines International MinistriesMission Viejo, CAIndia Project$225K
Joni FriendsAgoura Hills, CALegacy Retreat$225K
Know the TruthAnaheim, CAEnd-of-Year Matching Challenge$200K
The Lighthouse FoundationSan Sai, THBuilding Construction$147K
Reach BeyondColorado Springs, COAccount #31850 Radio Vida in Spain$128K
Kindred Community ChurchAnaheim Hills, CATake the Hill Building Project$110K
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL$10,000 Deaf Ministry, $20,000 People Groups Needing Their First Scripture, $20,000 Missionary in Need Fund$26K
Terra Yito - Displaced Orphans IntlSan Sai, THMinistry Support$26K
Tim Tebow FoundationJacksonville, FLHuman Trafficking & Child Exploitation$25K
Barmabas - Muno Fund NcfAlpharetta, GAGeneral Operating Fund$24K
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZWhere Most Needed$20K
Persecution Project FoundationCulpeper, VAGeneral Operating Fund$20K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCChildren's Heart Project$20K
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKPersecuted Christians in India$20K
Timothy II Heart of the Father LifeRancho Cucamonga, CALand for orphange in Uganda$20K
Unidos South OcSan Juan Capistrano, CAWhere most needed$16K
Avant MinistriesKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Fund$10K
Connections Prison MinistryColorado Springs, COGeneral Operating Fund$10K
Livingwell Pregnancy CentersOrange, CAWell women checkups$10K
Operation MobilizationTyrone, GAGeneral Operating Fund$10K
Reaching People Far From GodBanning, CAMercy Indonesia children$10K
Arms of Love InternationalCosta Mesa, CAMinistery support$10K
Great Oak Equine Assisted ProgramsAiken, SCWhere Most Needed$10K
Kids Alive InternationalAlphareta, GAGuatamala Construction Project$10K
Lifesong for OrphansGridley, ILWhere most needed$10K
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CAWhere most needed$10K
Turning PointSan Diego, CAWhere most needed$10K
Mission to the WorldLawrenceville, GAGeneral Operating Support$10K
Extreme Response InternationalSnellville, GAMundo Fund - Philippines and Ministry Support$9,000
Reach BeyondColorado Springs, COMinistry$6,000
Standing StoneSan Clemente, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,053
Alert AcademyBig Sandy, TXScholardhip Fund$5,000
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXGeneral Operating Fund$5,000
Logos Classical AcademyWoodbridge, VAGeneral Operating Fund$5,000
Teen Mission InternationalMerritt Island, FLMinistry support$4,800
Sat-7Easton, MDMinistry Support$3,000
B4 Sports Leadership AcademyTustin, CAVolleyball$1,000

By state: California 13 · INTL 2 · Colorado 3 · Georgia 5 · Florida 3 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Modglin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Villa Park, California, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Modglin Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Modglin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 37 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Modglin Family Foundation give?

California (13 grants), INTL (2 grants), Colorado (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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