John Mohme Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John Mohme Foundation is a private foundation in Culver City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$25.7 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.5 million | 30 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 32 | $27.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 28 | $25.7 million |
How to apply
John Mohme 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 Mohme Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $2.8 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California Davis | General support | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | General support | $300,000 |
| Capital Public Radio | General support | $241,500 |
| Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles | General support | $200,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General support | $175,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General support | $175,000 |
| A Place Called Home | General support | $125,000 |
| Placer Community Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Al Wooten Jr Youth Center | General support | $109,750 |
| Art Division | General support | $100,000 |
| Bridge Builders Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Child Advocates of Placer County | General support | $100,000 |
| Educating Students Together | General support | $100,000 |
| Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary | General support | $100,000 |
| Latino Leadership Council | General support | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program | General support | $95,000 |
| Cuesta College Foundation | General support | $82,000 |
| Gold Country Wildlife Rescue | General support | $75,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $75,000 |
| Adventure Risk Challenge | General support | $60,000 |
| California School-Age Consortium | General support | $50,000 |
| Compassion Planet | General support | $50,000 |
| Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | General support | $50,000 |
| Supporting the Taylor House | General support | $40,000 |
| Hollenbeck Palms | General support | $28,000 |
| Feeding the Foothills | General support | $25,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodger Mohme
- Robert Mohme
- Jayne Bower
Questions people ask
Does John Mohme Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Mohme Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs John Mohme Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodger Mohme (President), Robert Mohme (Vice President, Secretary) and Jayne Bower (Operations Manager, Audit Chair).
What does John Mohme Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.