Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,640 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,720 and the largest $131,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,640
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,720
- Largest grant$131,200
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $161,800 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,975 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $161,800 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $210,640 | 8 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $161,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $11,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,440 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Christian High School | Charitable | $131,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Young Life | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Sheltering Wings | Charitable | $10,440 |
| Friends of Compton Yal | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Novo Mission | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Montgomery Minchin
- Michael M Minchin III
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation give?
$210,640 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,720.
Who runs Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Montgomery Minchin (President and Cfo) and Michael M Minchin III (Secretary).
What does Carolyn and Michael M Minchin Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.