The J W and Sandra L Mitchell Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 81-2945933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$37,000
Total assets$24.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,000 and $65,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Teresa | Orange, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $150,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Irvine, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $110,000 |
| Circle 1000 Hoag Family Cancer Institute | Newport Beach, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Share Ourselves | Costa Mesa, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | To aid in charitable activities | $67,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $65,000 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Santa Ana, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $60,000 |
| Mariposa Women and Family Counseling Center | Orange, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $57,000 |
| Salvation Army Orange County | Tustin, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $46,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To aid in charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Charter 100 Incorporated of Orange County | Irvine, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $37,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | To aid in charitable activities | $36,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital Southern California | Pasadena, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $24,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Irvine & Inland Empire | Irvine, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $23,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | To aid in charitable activities | $22,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | To aid in charitable activities | $22,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | Burbank, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Thomas House Temporary Shelter | Garden Grove, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $16,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To aid in charitable activities | $12,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels | Newport Beach, CA | To aid in charitable activities | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,032,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,035,510 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2945933
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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