John H Grace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John H Grace Foundation is a private foundation in Fullerton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $820,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$820,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $887,500 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $810,000 | 59 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $887,500 | 52 | $18.6 million |
| 2025 | $820,000 | 45 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
John H Grace 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 John H Grace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $760,000 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flock Fullerton's Love of Orange County Kids | General support for youth programs | $100,000 |
| Love 2 Yeu | Support youth in america and abroad so they become strong leaders in their communities. | $100,000 |
| Cal State University Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Support for health professions advising, adult re-entry, business honors | $75,000 |
| Cda Futbol Club | General sports program support | $75,000 |
| St Jude Memorial Foundation | Support various medical programs. | $50,000 |
| Tara's Chance | General support for special needs programs | $40,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Orange County | General support for youth programs | $28,500 |
| Make A Smile Foundation | Support spread kindness, uplifting youth, and supporting families in need. | $27,500 |
| Choc Foundation | Support various hospital programs so kids can have access to the best possible care. | $25,000 |
| CHP 1199 Foundation | Support provide emergency assistance to california highway patrol employees and scholarships to their children. | $25,000 |
| Volar Sport Inc | General support for youth sports program | $25,000 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of la Habra | Support transformative programs and mentorship for youth of la habra. | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fullerton College | Support students' needs. | $15,000 |
| The Challenge Center | Support people of all ages with disabilities. | $15,000 |
| Vituity Cares Foundation Inc | Support free medical programs for the community. | $15,000 |
| Assistance League | General support for community assistance programs | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Fullerton | General support for youth programs | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Conference United Church of Christ | Support church programs as it continue to serve the needs of hawaii. | $10,000 |
| Hope for Lebanon | Support raise funds for medication, food supplies, and children's school tuition. | $10,000 |
| Nisei War Memorial Community Center | Support preserve the legacy of japanese americans who served in the us armed forces during world war ii. | $10,000 |
| Norooz Clinic Foundation | Support provide affordable and accessible high-quality mental health services. | $10,000 |
| Ocjaa | Support provide multipurpose community/social services and information the japanese american community. | $10,000 |
| O'Kau Kakou | Support promote a healthy community through education, culture, and economic opportunity. | $10,000 |
| Southern California Hospice Foundation | Support provide resources to caregivers, families, and patients confronting the final stages of life. | $10,000 |
| Troy High School Girls Soccer Inc | General support for youth sports program | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Entertainment Boosters | General support for high school programs | $7,500 |
| Aha Hui E Kala (Lawai International Center) | Support restore and maintain an archeological and cultural treasure in laway valley | $5,000 |
| Artist for Community Transformation Intl Inc | Support empower, educate, equip, mobilize and care for artistic, creative and entrepreneurial leadership to redemptively serve communities. | $5,000 |
| Asian American Journalists Association | Support scholarship assistance to asian american and pacific islander students who aspire to professional journalism careers. | $5,000 |
| California Chiropractic Foundation | Support scholarship grants. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support provide nourishing meals, refuge, medical care, recovery support to individuals and families in crisis. | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | General support for research and programs | $5,000 |
| FC Capistrano Inc | General support for youth sports program | $5,000 |
| I'padrini Diantonellos | Support challenged children with physical, emotional, communication, learning, social and behavioral needs. | $5,000 |
| Keiro Services | Support improve the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers in the japanese american community. | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Hawaii Inc | Support raise funds for children with critical illness. | $5,000 |
| Manly Deeds | Support national programs to enhance communities. | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Orange County | General support for meal preparation and delivery | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum | Support preserve the chinese history. | $5,000 |
| Oneoc | General support for orange county nonprofits | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marian Joe
Questions people ask
Does John H Grace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John H Grace Foundation give?
$820,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John H Grace Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marian Joe (Trustee).
What does John H Grace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.