Private foundation · EIN 33-0912616 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cashion 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: 41 grants paid, $110K total, median $2,500. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$110K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 41 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prager UniversitySherman Oaks, CACultural awareness teaching and resources$10K
Northeast of the WellSanta Ana, CAChristian based support programs for persons in recovery$6,800
City of HopeDurate, CAMaking a difference in peoples lives with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses$6,800
Bread ChurchLos Angeles, CAChurch programs$5,000
Newport Beach Library FoundationNewport Beach, CASupport of public library$5,000
Maverick River CollectiveIrvine, CAEnvironments for ment to engage with the church.$5,000
Heal MinistriesNashville, TNEmpower vulnerable, abandoned women and children in christ centered programs.$4,500
Network of Evangelical Women in MinRocklin, CARetreats for personal growth and ministry.$4,400
Augie's QuestDenver, COGeneral$4,000
Mariners ChurchIrvine, CAChurch programs; children's ministries$3,500
St Andrews Presbyterian ChurchNewport Beach, CAChurch programs$3,500
Mariners Christian SchoolCosta Mesa, CASupports programs of private christian school$3,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYParkinson's research$3,000
Mops InternationalDenver, COHelps young mothers become better moms.$3,000
Corona del Mar Football FoundationNewport Beach, CAEmpower students to thrive$3,000
Once Upon a RoomPalmetto, FLMaking hospital rooms better for sick children$3,000
Grace Fellowship ChurchCosta Mesa, CAWorship$3,000
FristersIrvine, CASupports teenage mothers.$2,500
Rock Harbor ChurchCosta Mesa, CACommunity worship$2,500
Think TogetherSanta Ana, CAPartners with schools to change odds with kids.$2,500
American Heart AssociationIrvine, CALearn more about heart disease.$2,500
ChocOrange, CADefenders of childhood.$2,000
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCMedical research$2,000
Hands of GraceAltadena, CAUplifting communities$2,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes StFenton, MOEncouraging coaches and athletes to be faith based$2,000
Angelitos del OroSanta Ana, CAHelping children in need.$1,500
SifaCupertino, CAPromote arts of southern india$1,500
MomcoDenver, COEmpowering moms through community$1,500
Purpose Doesn't PauseCave Springs, ARFaith based ideas for getting unstuck$1,500
Standing Stone MinistriesBalboa Island, CASupport, counseling and recreation to bible pastors$1,000
C R UOrlando, FLConnecting people to jesus christ.$1,000
Pretend CityIrvine, CAFor children to learn hos the world works$1,000
Pediatric Cancer Research FoundatioIrvine, CACancer research$1,000
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAOn campus housing and basic needs.$1,000
Anchor Home MinistriesSan Clemente, CAWelcomes everyone to understand god.$500
Chicago Diabetes ProjectChicago, ILDiabetes research$500
Action International MinistriesMountlake Terrace, WAMinistries$500
Men of ValorChantilly, VAReaching men discipleship world wide$500
WellspringAlburtis, PATo enpower local communities.$500
The Bible ProjectPortland, ORMake videos and podcasts to help people experience religion.$500

By state: California 26 · Colorado 3 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 2 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Cashion Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of John L Cashion, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Cashion 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 Cashion Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 41 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Cashion Foundation give?

California (26 grants), Colorado (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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