Michael J Femino Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Coast, California · EIN 83-1073969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan Sig Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $50,000 |
| USC Annual Giving | Los Angeles, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $31,500 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $30,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Rsch Hosp | Memphis, TN | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $30,000 |
| Newport Beach Public Library Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $25,000 |
| CHOC Foundation | Orange, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Family House OC | Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $20,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $17,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $10,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | Newport Coast, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $10,000 |
| Newport Coast Elementry SchoolFoundation | Newport Coast, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| TGR Foundation | Irvine, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| San Gabriel Cemetery Association | San Gabriel, CA | Grant to 501(c)(13) ORG | $10,000 |
| Baby to Baby | Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of OC | Garden Grove, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels OC | Anaheim, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $10,000 |
| Swim with Mike Foundation | Pasadena, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $5,000 |
| AFS USA Inc | New York, NY | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $5,000 |
| LMU Chapel | Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Fire Dept Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Newport | Newport Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Irvine, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Baseball Assn | Newport Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $5,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $2,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Museum of Art | San Luis Obispo, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $2,000 |
| Newport Coast Elementary PTA | Newpost Coast, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $399,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $33,444 | 10 |
| 2023 | $23,417 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349105034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1073969
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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