Private foundation · EIN 45-4104693 · Culver City, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Mohme 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: 28 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $100K. 96% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$3.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Regents of the University of California DavisDavis, CAGeneral support$300K
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$300K
Capital Public RadioSacramento, CAGeneral support$242K
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$200K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$175K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$175K
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$125K
Placer Community FoundationAuburn, CAGeneral support$125K
Al Wooten Jr Youth CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$110K
Art DivisionLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$100K
Bridge Builders FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$100K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$100K
Child Advocates of Placer CountyRoseville, CAGeneral support$100K
Educating Students TogetherLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$100K
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and SanctuaryElverta, CAGeneral support$100K
Latino Leadership CouncilAuburn, CAGeneral support$100K
Lincoln Heights Tutorial ProgramLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$95K
Cuesta College FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$82K
Gold Country Wildlife RescueAuburn, CAGeneral support$75K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CAGeneral support$75K
Adventure Risk ChallengeTruckee, CAGeneral support$60K
California School-Age ConsortiumEi Sobrante, CAGeneral support$50K
Compassion PlanetRocklin, CAGeneral support$50K
Law Foundation of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAGeneral support$50K
Supporting the Taylor HouseRoseville, CAGeneral support$40K
Hollenbeck PalmsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$28K
Feeding the FoothillsRoseville, CAGeneral support$25K
Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationTruckee, CAGeneral support$25K

By state: California 27 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

John Mohme Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Culver City, California, administered in care of Rodger Mohme, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 John Mohme 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 John Mohme Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 28 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does John Mohme Foundation give?

California (27 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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