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New Challenge Foundation

Preselected recipients only Orange, California · EIN 472412290

New Challenge Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. 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 $25,300 the year before.

75% 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$25,3008$287,483
2024$7,5007$282,347

How to apply

New Challenge 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 New Challenge Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$6,800
Arizona1$500
Florida1$200

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Scholarship$2,500
Individual
CA
Scholarship$2,500
Individual
CA
Scholarship$1,500
Phoenix Children's Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
General support$500
Cross Catholic Outreach
Boca Raton, FL
General support$200
South Bay Community Services
Chula Vista, CA
General support$200
International Community Foundation
National City, CA
General support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does New Challenge Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does New Challenge Foundation give?

$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs New Challenge Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey C Mortis (President).

What does New Challenge Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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