Private foundation · EIN 95-4308746 · S Pasadena, California

John C Hench 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: 12 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $45K. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.5M
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 11 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Institue of ArtsValencia, CAGeneral support$596K
Providence St Joseph Medical FoundaBarbank, CAMedical program$200K
Verdugo Hills Chapter Sweet AdelineGlendale, CAGeneral support$100K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$85K
Independent Shakespeare CoLos Angles, CAGeneral support$50K
Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$40K
Professional Child Development AssoPasadena, CAGeneral support$25K
4 Paws for AbilityXenia, OHGeneral support$25K
Downtown Repertory TheatorLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
South Pasadena Tournament of RosesSourth Pasadena, CAGeneral support$20K
Braille InstitueLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K

By state: California 11 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

John C Hench Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Pasadena, California, administered in care of Lisa Henderson Ttee, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 C Hench 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 John C Hench Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 12 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does John C Hench Foundation give?

California (11 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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