Thagard Foundation
Invitation OnlyFontana, California · EIN 95-6225425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$312K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Pasadena, CA | Provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. | $38,000 |
| Trinity School of Midland | Midland, TX | To provide support to fullfil the organization's missision - provides a nuturing enviroment to enrich the mind, strenthen the body, enliven… | $25,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | Provides this foundation the opportunity to sustain the vitality of west texas communities through grants to non-profit organizations. | $20,000 |
| Kitten Clutter Rescue | Laguna Niguel, CA | Help save the lives of cats in the california shelter system. we specialize in neonatal orphaned kittens. | $19,500 |
| Breaking Bread Ministries of Midland Tx | Midland, TX | Provide sleeping bags, coats, and nourishing meals every evening for the needy. | $14,000 |
| Menlo College Office of Advancement | Atherton, CA | To support a top-ranked education and the personalized learning at the college. | $12,000 |
| Scottsdale Christian Academy | Phonenix, AZ | To provide support for this K-12, private, non-denominational christian school. | $12,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | Midland, TX | Provides financial assistance, scholarship support and childcare for needy families. | $10,000 |
| Garry Marshall Theatre | Burbank, CA | Provides performing arts, theatre and arts education activities for the community. | $10,000 |
| Trabuco Presbyterian Church | Trabuco Canyon, CA | Providing opportunities for children, students, and families to grow in faith, in community, and in service | $10,000 |
| Buckner of Midland Texas | Dallas, TX | Provide support to vulnerable children and families in need. | $10,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | Provides support for this co-educational, residential institution for grades 9-12 located in culver, indiana. | $10,000 |
| Scottish Rite Aphasia Fund | Santa Ana, CA | Provide services for children who struggle with speaking clearly, reading and writing. | $10,000 |
| Casa Teresa | Orange, CA | Provide food and shelter for women, children, and babies to help break cycles of abuse, addiction and homelessness. | $10,000 |
| Mission Hospital Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | To support the fundraising goal of the hospital, including supporting the work of the intensive care physicians. | $10,000 |
| The Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorder | Orange, CA | Provide support for this pediatric acute care hospital. | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Orange, CA | Provide support for cancer services. | $10,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | Inspires ocean stewardship through animal rescue and rehabilitation, research, STEM education programs, and advocacy for a healthy ocean. | $10,000 |
| Safeplace of Midland Texas | Odessa, TX | Provide services to victims of domestic violence and their children. | $10,000 |
| Huntington Christian School | Huntington Beach, CA | Preschool through 8th grade christian school | $6,000 |
| Orange Tree Christian School | Costa Mesa, CA | Provides support for this private, non-denominational preschool service 2-6 year olds. | $6,000 |
| Newport Beach Historical Society | Newport Beach, CA | Collecting, educating, and preserving the history of newport beach | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Midland Texas | Midland, TX | Provide care to those with life-limiting illnesses. | $5,000 |
| Midland Soup Kitchen of Midland Tx | Midland, TX | Provides an average of 150 home cooked meals daily and holiday meals and gifts during christmas. | $5,000 |
| Usc Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | To support the dean's strategic fund. | $5,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum | Balboa Island, CA | To collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of balboa island and newport beach. | $5,000 |
| The Bishop's School Office of Advancement | LA Jolla, CA | Providing students a comprehensive education that inspires passion and curiosity at this college-preparatory, grades six through twelve,… | $3,000 |
| California Youth Services | Laguna Hills, CA | Providing rehabilitation and ongoing support and couseling for individuals and their families. | $3,000 |
| Miracles for Kids | Tustin, CA | To improve the lives of critically ill children and their families in need | $3,000 |
| Rad Camp | Irvine, CA | Provides support for youth with special needs to enjoy a summer camp experience. | $2,000 |
| Cancer Research Collaboration Incorporated | Santa Ana, CA | Provide new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. | $1,500 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Provides california highway patrol employees and their families emergency assistance, death benefits and scholarship funds. | $1,000 |
| Think Together | Santa Ana, CA | Provides for afterschool and early learning programs, student support services, and school improvement. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $258,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $222,000 | 33 |
| 2021 | $195,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622129349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6225425
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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