Private foundation · EIN 33-0766046 · Torrance, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Monarch Charitable 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: 8 grants paid, $759K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$759K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 7 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAMedical / hospital care for children$379K
The Heart FoundationWestlake Village, CAMedical treatment of heart disease$100K
Pali Hoops Booster ClubPacific Palisades, CASupport educational learning environment$100K
Chabad of Palos VerdesRancho Palos Verdes, CAReligious / building fund for awareness of jewish community$20K
Redondo Beach Police Fire FoundatioRedondo Beach, CAProvide critical supplemental resources, technology and training$15K
Lynwood Worship CenterHawthorne, CAReligious$10K
North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CAHomeless services organization$10K

About this foundation

Monarch Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Torrance, California, administered in care of Medard Cronin, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Monarch Charitable 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 Monarch Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $759K across 8 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Monarch Charitable Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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