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Monis Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Clemente, California · EIN 770524828

Monis Foundation is a private foundation in San Clemente, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,950 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $50,425 the year before.

44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$50,42512$0
2024$40,9509$0

How to apply

Monis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Monis Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$25,000
North Carolina1$5,200
Colorado1$5,000
Missouri1$5,000
Tennessee1$400
District of Columbia1$300
Texas1$50

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission Hospial Foundation
Mission Viejo, CA
Research$20,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Help during diastrous times$5,200
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansasa City, MO
Christian sport ministry$5,000
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
Youth activities$5,000
Family Assistance Ministries
San Clemente, CA
Assist many hurting families$4,500
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
Research$500
St Judge Children's Research Hospit
Memphis, TN
Research$400
Social Olympics
Washington, DC
Support youth sports$300
Zola Levitt Ministries
Dallas, TX
Religious$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Monis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Monis Foundation give?

$40,950 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Monis Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Taylor (President & CEO) and Steve Monis (President & CEO).

What does Monis Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and youth programs.

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