McBETH FOUNDATION
Accepts applications
McBETH FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$51.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 33 | $38.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 35 | $49.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 35 | $51.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Holmes PO Box 11177, Newport Beach, CA 92658 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 252-5661 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the format shown on the Foundation's website and should include: a description of the entity including it's history and it's charitable purpose, the purpose for the request, relationship of the request to the entity's total budget, affiliated entities, contact information, copy of IRS ruling letter. |
| Deadlines | May 31st. |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally restricted to the purposes defined on the Foundation's website and to geographical areas where the Foundation has a presence - primarily Southern California. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McBETH FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego | Mobil toy and software library, project college | $175,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Orange County | Wishes for ill children | $175,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | Early intervention program | $125,000 |
| New Vista School | Computer training for autistic students | $125,000 |
| Casa Teresa | Emergency maternity shelter and resource center | $125,000 |
| San Clemente Village | Food, shelter for needy | $125,000 |
| Reading Legacies | Family connections | $125,000 |
| University of Cal - Davis | Research equine health | $120,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Food, medication, emergency care | $120,000 |
| South Coast Symphony | Family concert plan, marketing, young stars concert. | $100,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Dog training for blind & disabled and dog food | $100,000 |
| Helping Hand Worldwide | Food for needy, salaries and truck maintenance & insurance | $100,000 |
| Laguna Canyon Foundation | Environmental protection | $100,000 |
| Teri Inc | Performing arts for special needs | $100,000 |
| Icec | Early childhood disability intervention. | $85,000 |
| Zoolological Society SD | Animal care and conservation | $80,000 |
| Spirit League | Sports for learning impaired | $80,000 |
| Santa Ana Zoo | Remove and replace water feature | $75,000 |
| Laguna Beach Senior Center | Senior programs and care | $75,000 |
| American Career College Educ Fund | Adult education | $75,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | Art education & programs | $70,000 |
| Discovery Cube | Educational outreach program | $50,000 |
| New Beginnings for Animals | Rescued animal medical | $50,000 |
| San Diego Saints Youth Hockey | Youth sports | $50,000 |
| Love Tennis Foundation | Tennis education | $35,000 |
| Traci's Paws | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| JUST4DUST Foundation | Student athletic scholarships | $25,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Vet care for pets of homeless | $25,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Marine science programs | $20,000 |
| Pretend City Children's Museum | Neurodivergent support | $20,000 |
| Karen Cooper Foundation | Care for sheltered dogs | $20,000 |
| Puppies Gold Inc | Animal care | $10,000 |
| First Tee Orange County | Youth empowerment-golf | $10,000 |
| KJVR Foundation | Student athletics scholarships | $4,000 |
| Meistersingers | Choir performances | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin L DeKarver
- Norm Timmins
- Skye Woods
- Tim Metcalf
- Amy Leite
Questions people ask
Does McBETH FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31st..
How much does McBETH FOUNDATION give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs McBETH FOUNDATION?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin L DeKarver (Trustee), Norm Timmins (Board Member), Skye Woods (Board Member) and Tim Metcalf (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does McBETH FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and animals.