Private foundation · EIN 46-1676307 · Irvine, California · Religion

Mission West 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: 4 grants paid, $165K total, median $6,000. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$165K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hoi Tu Thien Pho HienGarden Grove, CASupport religious organization$153K
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VASupport medical procedures$6,000
St Jude Medical CenterMemphis, TNSupport medical center$6,000
Open Arms VietnamWestminster, CASupport of needy people$500

By state: California 2 · Virginia 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Mission West Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Michelle Wu, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Mission West 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 Mission West Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 4 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Mission West Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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