Private foundation · EIN 47-6697296 · San Juan Capo, California · Human services

J 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: 34 grants paid, $393K total, median $4,000. 79% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$393K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shea Therapeutic San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CATherapeutic support$75K
Chapman UniversityOrange, CAScholarship fund$50K
Orangewood FdnSanta Ana, CAFoster and community youth services$50K
Mission Hospital FoundationMission Viejo, CAHelping hands fund$30K
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAQuality health care$25K
St James Epis ChurchNewport Beach, CAGeneral fund$20K
Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CAHelping hands fund$20K
St Edwards the Confessor CatholicDana Point, CAAs needed by the church$15K
Napa Valley Festival AssnWalnut Creek, CAHelping hands fund$15K
Hidden Truth ProjectCosta Mesa, CAGeneral fund$15K
Shea Therapeutic Riding CtrSan Juan Capistrano, CATherapeutic support$10K
Mission Hospital FoundationMission Viejo, CAHelping hands fund$10K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAEscape from poverty housing$5,000
Choc FoundationOrange, CAHelping hands fund$5,000
Camino Health CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CAHelping hands fund$5,000
St EdwardNewark, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Orangewood FdnSanta Ana, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Toys for TosTriangle, VACollect new toys and distribute to children at christmass.$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral fund$3,000
UsoArlington, VAGeneral fund$3,000
Shea Therapeutic Riding CtrSan Juan Capistrano, CATherapeutic support$2,500
Living Success CenterSanta Ana, CAQuality health care$2,500
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAHelping hands fund$2,500
Make a Wish FoundationWashington, DCChildren with critical illnesses$2,250
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAHelp the homeless$2,000
Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CAHelp the homeless$2,000
Children's Hospital LALos Angeles, CAHelping hands fund$2,000
Oc Food BankGarden Grove, VAGeneral fund$2,000
ASPCANew York, CAHelping hands fund$2,000
Ronald McDonald HouseOrange, CATo provide comfort, care and support to children and families.$1,000
Impac 100 OcIrvine, CAHelping hands fund$1,000
City of HopeDuarte, CAHelping hands fund$1,000
American Lung Assn CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACancer and pediatric disease research$500
The Seeing EyeMorrison, NJHelping hands fund$500

By state: California 27 · Virginia 3 · Georgia 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

J Grace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Juan Capo, California, 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 J 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 J Grace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $393K across 34 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does J Grace Foundation give?

California (27 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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