Private foundation · EIN 77-0138294 · Carmel, California

The Judith McBean Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (2/15 (Without extension) For Fiscal Year Ending 9/30) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $279K total, median $2,500. 50% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Gifts are made to any organization with exemption status from the Federal and State government.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$279K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
See below
2/15 (Without extension) For Fiscal Year
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in writing. Contact: Natasha Hunt, Po Box 221818, Carmel, Ca, 8319157289 Deadlines: 2/15 (Without extension) For Fiscal Year Ending 9/30 Restrictions: Gifts are made to any organization with exemption status from the Federal and State government.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UC Davis FoundationDavis, CAGeneral Operations - School of Veterinary Medicine$85K
Sportsmen's Alliance FoundationColumbus, OHGeneral Operations$50K
Oldflelds SchoolSparks Glencoe, MDGeneral Operations$20K
UC RegentsDavis, CAGeneral Operations - School of Veterinary Medicine$20K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral Operations$15K
The Great Elephant MigrationNew York, NYGeneral Operations$15K
The Society of Ca PioneersSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operations$14K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAGeneral Operations$10K
Ca Rangeland TrustSacramento, CAGeneral Operations$10K
Beatrice Wood Center for the ArtsOjai, CAGeneral Operations$10K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Operations$10K
Friends of Oceano DunesOceano, CAGeneral Operations$2,500
Healing Heroes Through HorsemanshipArroyo Grande, CAGeneral Operations$2,500
Western JusticeHermiston, ORGeneral Operations$2,500
Dana Adobe and Cultural CenterNipomo, CAGeneral Operations$1,000
Friends of the San Luis ValleyMonte Vista, COGeneral Operations$1,000
National Museum of Racing Hall of FSaratoga Springs, NYGeneral Operations$1,000
Western Landowners AllianceDenver, COGeneral Operations$1,000
Mission San Antonio de PaduaJolon, CAGeneral Operations$1,000
Parasites Without BordersPort Washington, NYGeneral Operations$1,000
National Sporting Library MuseumMiddleburg, VAGeneral Operations$1,000
Young America's FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral Operations$1,000
Masters of Foxhounds FoundationMiddleburg, VAGeneral Operations$1,000
Ca Foundation for Ag in the ClassroSacramento, CAGeneral Operations$1,000
National Animal Interest AlliancePortland, ORGeneral Operations$1,000
CalfloraBerkeley, CAGeneral Operations$1,000

By state: California 13 · Ohio 1 · Maryland 1 · New York 3 · Virginia 3 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

The Judith McBean Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, California, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Judith McBean Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in writing. Deadlines: 2/15 (Without extension) For Fiscal Year Ending 9/30.

How much does The Judith McBean Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $279K across 26 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Judith McBean Foundation give?

California (13 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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