Jerome Foundation
Historical FunderTustin, California · EIN 95-6039063 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jerome Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 E Chapman Ave Suite B, Orange CA 92866 |
| Phone | 7145382393 |
| Form and materials | No standard form or specific format |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | See statement attached |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jerome Philippines Foundation | Davao City, RP | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic-Phoenix Facility | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Childrens Museum La | La Habra, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital of OC | Orange, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International Sanctuary | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Dolores Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Whittier PIH Hospital | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Sight for Kids Inc | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Holy Angels Church of Deaf | Vernon, CA | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Keck School of Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| YMCA - Whittier | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier BoysGirls Club | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UCLA Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A21 Orange County | Saanta Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Researc | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Variety BoysGirls Club | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $7,300 |
| Miracle Meals Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($285,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $914,300 | 45 |
| 2024 | $987,200 | 45 |
| 2023 | $972,315 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349103302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6039063
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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