Optivest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Optivest Foundation is a private foundation in Dana Point, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,995 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $13,000. 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$47,995
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$232,526
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $385,527 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 27 | $342,764 |
| 2024 | $385,527 | 18 | $223,983 |
| 2025 | $47,995 | 10 | $232,526 |
How to apply
Optivest 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Optivest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $25,995 |
| Arizona | 1 | $12,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point Church | Local church nonprofit serving the san juan capistrano and local communities. | $13,000 |
| Northrise University Initiative | Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia. | $12,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | providing medical assitance to the sick and those in need. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Missionary support working in Tajikistan to build a church, spread the Gospel and provide aid to those in need in hilltop villages. | $5,000 |
| United Servants Abroad | Support non-profit initiatives for those in need in Cuba | $4,500 |
| Individual | Financial support for R. Hunter who cannot work due to terminal illness. | $2,500 |
| 3 Crosses Church | Church providing service and missions opportunities abroad. | $2,500 |
| Emerald Cove Camp Star Rock Ministr | Scholarship | $1,925 |
| Capistrano Valley Christian School | Christian education | $570 |
| HomeWord | Religious - advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Van Mourick
- Tricia Van Mourick
Questions people ask
Does Optivest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Optivest Foundation give?
$47,995 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Optivest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Van Mourick (President) and Tricia Van Mourick (Secretary).
What does Optivest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.