Private foundation · EIN 47-6650230 · Fullerton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John H Grace 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: 45 grants paid, $820K total, median $10K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
45
$820K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Flock Fullerton's Love of Orange County KidsFullerton, CAGeneral support for youth programs$100K
Love 2 YeuLos Angeles, CASupport youth in america and abroad so they become strong leaders in their communities.$100K
Cal State University Fullerton Philanthropic FoundationFullerton, CASupport for health professions advising, adult re-entry, business honors$75K
Cda Futbol ClubCerritos, CAGeneral sports program support$75K
St Jude Memorial FoundationFullerton, CASupport various medical programs.$50K
Tara's ChanceFullerton, CAGeneral support for special needs programs$40K
Young Men's Christian Association of Orange CountyFullerton, CAGeneral support for youth programs$29K
Make a Smile FoundationSeal Beach, CASupport spread kindness, uplifting youth, and supporting families in need.$28K
Choc FoundationOrange, CASupport various hospital programs so kids can have access to the best possible care.$25K
Chp 1199 FoundationCosta Mesa, CASupport provide emergency assistance to california highway patrol employees and scholarships to their children.$25K
Volar Sport IncFullerton, CAGeneral support for youth sports program$25K
Boy's & Girl's Club of LA HabraLA Habra, CASupport transformative programs and mentorship for youth of la habra.$15K
Friends of Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CASupport students' needs.$15K
The Challenge CenterLA Mesa, CASupport people of all ages with disabilities.$15K
Vituity Cares Foundation IncEmeryville, CASupport free medical programs for the community.$15K
Assistance LeagueFullerton, CAGeneral support for community assistance programs$10K
Boys Girls Club of FullertonFullerton, CAGeneral support for youth programs$10K
Hawaii Conference United Church of ChristHonolulu, HISupport church programs as it continue to serve the needs of hawaii.$10K
Hope for LebanonAnaheim, CASupport raise funds for medication, food supplies, and children's school tuition.$10K
Nisei War Memorial Community CenterSacramento, CASupport preserve the legacy of japanese americans who served in the us armed forces during world war ii.$10K
Norooz Clinic FoundationSanta Ana, CASupport provide affordable and accessible high-quality mental health services.$10K
OcjaaTustin, CASupport provide multipurpose community/social services and information the japanese american community.$10K
O'Kau KakouPahala, HISupport promote a healthy community through education, culture, and economic opportunity.$10K
Southern California Hospice FoundationMission Viejo, CASupport provide resources to caregivers, families, and patients confronting the final stages of life.$10K
Troy High School Girls Soccer IncWindermere, FLGeneral support for youth sports program$10K
Esperanza Entertainment BoostersAnaheim, CAGeneral support for high school programs$7,500
AHA Hui E Kala (lawai International Center)Kauai, HISupport restore and maintain an archeological and cultural treasure in laway valley$5,000
Artist for Community Transformation Intl IncBrentwood, TNSupport empower, educate, equip, mobilize and care for artistic, creative and entrepreneurial leadership to redemptively serve communities.$5,000
Asian American Journalists AssociationWashington, DCSupport scholarship assistance to asian american and pacific islander students who aspire to professional journalism careers.$5,000
California Chiropractic FoundationSacramento, CASupport scholarship grants.$5,000
Coachella Valley Rescue MissionIndio, CASupport provide nourishing meals, refuge, medical care, recovery support to individuals and families in crisis.$5,000
Cystic FibrosisBethesda, MDGeneral support for research and programs$5,000
Fc Capistrano IncSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral support for youth sports program$5,000
I'padrini DiantonellosHuntington Beach, CASupport challenged children with physical, emotional, communication, learning, social and behavioral needs.$5,000
Keiro ServicesLos Angeles, CASupport improve the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers in the japanese american community.$5,000
Make a Wish Hawaii IncHonolulu, HISupport raise funds for children with critical illness.$5,000
Manly DeedsPasadena, CASupport national programs to enhance communities.$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Orange CountyAnaheim, CAGeneral support for meal preparation and delivery$5,000
Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage MuseumCleveland, MSSupport preserve the chinese history.$5,000
OneocSanta Ana, CAGeneral support for orange county nonprofits$5,000
Young Men's Christian Association of AnaheimAnaheim, CAGeneral support for youth programs$5,000
Southern California Tennis Association FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support for youth sports program$2,500
Cal State University Northridge FoundationNorthridge, CASupport educational programs.$2,000
Canyon High School Girls Soccer Booster ClubAnaheim, CAGeneral support for youth sports program$1,000
Flying Leathernecks FoundationIrvine, CASupport preserve the aviation history of the u.s. marine corps.$1,000

By state: California 36 · Hawaii 4 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

John H Grace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fullerton, California, administered in care of Marian a Joe, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 H Grace 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 H Grace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $820K across 45 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John H Grace Foundation give?

California (36 grants), Hawaii (4 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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