Private foundation · EIN 33-0399736 · Irvine, California

McBeth Foundation Trust 021290

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (May 31st.) and its median grant is $75K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $75K. 97% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Awards are generally restricted to the purposes defined on the Foundation's website and to geographical areas where the Foundation has a presence - primarily Southern California.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$2.6M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in CA
97%
of grants
Deadline
May 31st.
Assets
$18M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in the format shown on the Foundation's website and should include: a description of the entity including it's history and it's charitable purpose, the purpose for the request, relationship of the request to the entity's total budget, affiliated entities, contact information, copy of IRS ruling letter. Contact: Amy Holmes, Po Box 11177, Newport Beach, Ca, 9492525661 Deadlines: May 31st. Restrictions: Awards are generally restricted to the purposes defined on the Foundation's website and to geographical areas where the Foundation has a presence - primarily Southern California.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 33 of 35 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Cerebral Palsy of San DiegoSan Diego, CAMobil toy and software library, project college$175K
Make-A-Wish Orange CountyIrvine, CAWishes for ill children$175K
Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CAEarly intervention program$125K
New Vista SchoolLaguna Hills, CAComputer training for autistic students$125K
CASA TeresaOrange, CAEmergency maternity shelter and resource center$125K
San Clemente VillageSan Clemente, CAFood, shelter for needy$125K
Reading LegaciesSan Diego, CAFamily connections$125K
University of Cal - DavisDavis, CAResearch equine health$120K
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CAFood, medication, emergency care$120K
South Coast SymphonySanta Ana, CAFamily concert plan, marketing, young stars concert.$100K
Guide Dogs of the DesertPalm Springs, CADog training for blind & disabled and dog food$100K
Helping Hand WorldwideLaguna Beach, CAFood for needy, salaries and truck maintenance & insurance$100K
Laguna Canyon FoundationLaguna Beach, CAEnvironmental protection$100K
Teri IncOceanside, CAPerforming arts for special needs$100K
IcecIrvine, CAEarly childhood disability intervention.$85K
Zoolological Society SdSan Diego, CAAnimal care and conservation$80K
Spirit LeagueMurrieta, CASports for learning impaired$80K
Santa Ana ZooSanta Ana, CARemove and replace water feature$75K
Laguna Beach Senior CenterLaguna Beach, CASenior programs and care$75K
American Career College Educ FundIrvine, CAAdult education$75K
Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CAArt education & programs$70K
Discovery CubeSanta Ana, CAEducational outreach program$50K
New Beginnings for AnimalsMission Viejo, CARescued animal medical$50K
San Diego Saints Youth HockeyLA Jolla, CAYouth sports$50K
Love Tennis FoundationPalm Desert, CATennis education$35K
Traci's PawsSan Diego, CAAnimal rescue$25K
Project Street VetEncinitas, CAVet care for pets of homeless$25K
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CAMarine science programs$20K
Pretend City Children's MuseumIrvine, CANeurodivergent support$20K
Karen Cooper FoundationLA Jolla, CACare for sheltered dogs$20K
Puppies Gold IncJacksonville, FLAnimal care$10K
FIRST Tee Orange CountyAnaheim, CAYouth empowerment-golf$10K
MeistersingersHuntington Beach, CAChoir performances$2,000

By state: California 34 · Florida 1

About this foundation

McBeth Foundation Trust 021290 is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Martin L Dekarver. 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 McBeth Foundation Trust 021290 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in the format shown on the Foundation's website and should include: a description of the entity including it's history and it's charitable purpose, the purpose for… Deadlines: May 31st..

How much does McBeth Foundation Trust 021290 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 35 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does McBeth Foundation Trust 021290 give?

California (34 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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