John Jay Hopkins Foundation
Invitation OnlyRedondo Beach, California · EIN 52-6036649 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Church | Thousand Oaks, CA | Religious | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of California | San Francisco, CA | Preservation | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Foodbank | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless activities | $15,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | To create a world where dogs and cats are safe from cruel treatment | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| US Department of State | Washington, DC | Dip reception rooms | $10,000 |
| Usc Pain Center | Los Angeles, CA | Pain relief | $10,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washingon, DC | Religious | $10,000 |
| American Friend of the Louvre | New York, NY | Advance french culture in the united states | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of California | San Francisco, CA | Preservation | $10,000 |
| National Resources Defense Cou | New York, NY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Kreeger Museum | Washington, DC | The mission of The Kreeger Museum is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture and music | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Museum | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | Health center | $2,500 |
| University of Alberta Johnston | Edmonton, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Manna Food Center | Silver Springs, MD | Fighting food hunger | $2,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Rape treatment center | $1,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation | Montpelier Station, VA | Historical | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($15,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $102,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611989349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6036649
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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