Private foundation · EIN 33-0441985 · Mission Viejo, California

Mark Chapin Johnson 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: 17 grants paid, $279K total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$279K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$8.5M

How to apply

WRITTEN Contact: Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation, Po Box 3088, Mission Viejo, Ca, 7143058360 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of HopeIrvine, CASponsorship of program$55K
Chapman UniversityIrvine, CASponsorship of program$53K
Pacific Symphony OrchestraIrvine, CASponsorship of program$40K
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CASponsorship of program$31K
Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont, CASponsorship of program$28K
Barclay TheaterIrvine, CASponsorship of program$20K
Boys Hope Girls HopeIrvine, CASponsorship of program$12K
World Affairs CouncilIrvine, CASponsorship of program$12K
Marine Military AcademyHarlingen, TXSponsorship of program$10K
Orange High JrrotcIrvine, CASponsorship of program$5,000
Landmark CollegePutney, VTSponsorship of program$5,000
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CASponsorship of program$5,000
Oc ForumOrange, CASponsorship of program$1,000
Orange County Musem of ArtCosta Mesa, CASponsorship of program$1,000
Childrens Hospital OrangeOrange, CASponsorship of program$1,000
Pacific ChoraleCosta Mesa, CASponsorship of program$500
Center for Law and CultureBourbonnais, ILSponsorship of program$250

By state: California 14 · Texas 1 · Vermont 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission Viejo, California, administered in care of Mark C Johnson, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Mark Chapin Johnson 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 Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $279K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Texas (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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