Jerome Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerome Foundation is a private foundation in Tustin, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $914,300 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$914,300
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $987,200 the year before.
8% 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 | $972,315 | 43 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $987,200 | 45 | $19.7 million |
| 2025 | $914,300 | 45 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerome Foundation 541 E Chapman Ave Suite B, Orange, CA 92866 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 538-2393 |
| What to submit | No standard form or specific format |
What Jerome Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $603,300 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $16,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Jerome Philippines Foundation | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| Mayo Clinic-Phoenix Facility | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Friends of the Childrens Museum La | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of LA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital of OC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| LA Food Bank | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Laura's House | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| City of Hope | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Dolores Mission | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Whittier PIH Hospital | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| CA Highway Patrol 11-99 Fnd | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Children of the Night | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Sight for Kids Inc | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Holy Angels Church of Deaf | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Covenant House - Hollywood | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Long Beach Ronald MacDonald House | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Keck School of Medicine | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| YMCA - Whittier | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier BoysGirls Club | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UCLA Medical Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A21 Orange County | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys Town | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Researc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Andreoli
- Richard Jerome
- Jeffrey Wilson
- Mitchell Ebright
- Martha E Morales
- Anthony Andreoli
- James A Andreoli
- Andrew Andreoli
- Ana Andreoli
- Jason Andreoli
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jerome Foundation give?
$914,300 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Jerome Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Andreoli (President), Richard Jerome (Vice President), Jeffrey Wilson (Sec. & Treas.) and Mitchell Ebright (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.