The J Grace Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Juan Capistrano, California · EIN 47-6697296 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$393K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Therapeutic San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Therapeutic support | $75,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Orangewood Fdn | Santa Ana, CA | Foster and community youth services | $50,000 |
| Mission Hospital Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | Helping hands fund | $30,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Quality health care | $25,000 |
| St James Epis Church | Newport Beach, CA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Helping hands fund | $20,000 |
| St Edwards the Confessor Catholic | Dana Point, CA | As needed by the church | $15,000 |
| Napa Valley Festival Assn | Walnut Creek, CA | Helping hands fund | $15,000 |
| Hidden Truth Project | Costa Mesa, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding Ctr | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Therapeutic support | $10,000 |
| Mission Hospital Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | Helping hands fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Escape from poverty housing | $5,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | Helping hands fund | $5,000 |
| Camino Health Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Helping hands fund | $5,000 |
| St Edward | Newark, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Orangewood Fdn | Santa Ana, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Toys for Tos | Triangle, VA | Collect new toys and distribute to children at christmass. | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Uso | Arlington, VA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding Ctr | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Therapeutic support | $2,500 |
| Living Success Center | Santa Ana, CA | Quality health care | $2,500 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Helping hands fund | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | Children with critical illnesses | $2,250 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Help the homeless | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Help the homeless | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital LA | Los Angeles, CA | Helping hands fund | $2,000 |
| Oc Food Bank | Garden Grove, VA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Aspca | New York, CA | Helping hands fund | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Orange, CA | To provide comfort, care and support to children and families. | $1,000 |
| Impac 100 Oc | Irvine, CA | Helping hands fund | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Helping hands fund | $1,000 |
| American Lung Assn California | Los Angeles, CA | Cancer and pediatric disease research | $500 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morrison, NJ | Helping hands fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $392,750 | 34 |
| 2024 | $504,250 | 31 |
| 2023 | $354,060 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611919349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6697296
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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