The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTustin, California · EIN 38-3779697 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Central OC | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $800,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Orangewood Childrens Fdn | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community Action Partnership OC | Garden Grove, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| ST Joseph Hospital FDN | Orange, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Maui County Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| OC Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Friendly Center | Orange, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| CHOC Childrens Fdn | Orange, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Orange County Comm Fdn OCCF | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rooster Foundation | Tustin, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Delhi Center | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Orange Unitied Public Schools Fdn | Orange, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Project Kinship | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| SPIN Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($1,405,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,090,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $2,336,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,740,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631399349100633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3779697
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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