Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlyMission Viejo, California · EIN 33-0441985 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$279K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $28,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $55,000 |
| Chapman University | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $53,194 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $40,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | Sponsorship of program | $30,500 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Claremont, CA | Sponsorship of program | $28,000 |
| Barclay Theater | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $12,000 |
| World Affairs Council | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $11,950 |
| Marine Military Academy | Harlingen, TX | Sponsorship of program | $10,000 |
| Orange High Jrrotc | Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of program | $5,000 |
| Landmark College | Putney, VT | Sponsorship of program | $5,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Sponsorship of program | $5,000 |
| Oc Forum | Orange, CA | Sponsorship of program | $1,000 |
| Orange County Musem of Art | Costa Mesa, CA | Sponsorship of program | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | Sponsorship of program | $1,000 |
| Pacific Chorale | Costa Mesa, CA | Sponsorship of program | $500 |
| Center for Law and Culture | Bourbonnais, IL | Sponsorship of program | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,394 | 17 |
| 2023 | $260,050 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621529349100757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0441985
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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