Mourier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mourier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Roseville, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $428,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$428,000
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $1.5 million | 21 | $37.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 19 | $43.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 20 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
Mourier Family 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 Mourier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $700,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $60,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion Planet | Charitable operations | $428,000 |
| Engineering Ministries International | Charitable operations | $400,000 |
| Child Advocates of Placer County | Charitable operations | $250,000 |
| Agape International Missions | Charitable operations | $225,000 |
| Young Life | Charitable operations | $200,000 |
| Sacramento Valley Teen Challenge | Charitable operations | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Placer County | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Chara Inc | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Harvest Community Church | Charitable operations | $60,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Charitable operations | $60,000 |
| Christian Veterinary Mission | Charitable operations | $50,000 |
| College Golf Fellowship | Charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Young Life Gold Country | Charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Young Life Maui | Charitable operations | $50,000 |
| Acres of Hope | Charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Alaska Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church | Charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy | Charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Placer Community Foundation | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Gideons International | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Vine Life Ministries Inc | Charitable operations | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Mourier III
- Jennifer L Avery
- Karen Headley
- Martin Z Ziegler
Questions people ask
Does Mourier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mourier Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Mourier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John L Mourier III (President), Jennifer L Avery (Vice President), Karen Headley (Secretary) and Martin Z Ziegler (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Mourier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.