Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science
Accepts applications
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$65,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $70,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $70,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Mitchell 1355 N Mentor Ave 41491, Pasadena, CA 91104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 796-2097 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $64,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Botanic Garden | General support | $10,000 |
| Descanso Garden Guild Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Polytechnic School | General support | $10,000 |
| The Huntington | General support | $10,000 |
| Lassen Park Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | General support | $5,000 |
| Altadena Music Theater Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles | General support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | General support | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Annamarie Mitchell
- Ann Mitchell
- Karen Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science give?
$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science?
Its 2024 filing lists Annamarie Mitchell (Chairperson), Ann Mitchell (Secretary) and Karen Mitchell (Treasurer).
What does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & Science fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.