Private foundation · EIN 81-4250578 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Junamici 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: 14 grants paid, $716K total, median $25K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$716K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Anthony's Catholic ChurchManteca, CABuilding fund$200K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$160K
St Timothy's Catholic ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$80K
Lsua FoundationAlexandria, LAGeneral support$56K
Alex's Lemonade StandWynnewood, PAGeneral support$50K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$40K
Jesuit Refugee ServiceWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Jumpstart for Young ChildrenLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
Louisiana FFA FoundationBaton Rouge, LAGeneral support$20K
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Sempervirens FundLos Altos, CAGeneral support$10K
Sing Me a StoryNashville, TNGeneral support$10K
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CAGeneral support$10K

By state: California 7 · Louisiana 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Junamici Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Michael E Jung, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Junamici 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 Junamici Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $716K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Junamici Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Louisiana (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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