The Molina Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Pasadena, California · EIN 37-1873999 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$45.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | Operating support and exhibit renovation | $200,000 |
| United States of Care Campaign | Arlington, VA | Operating support and dei capacity building | $200,000 |
| Young Invincibles | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Community Catalyst | Boston, MA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Families USA | Nw Washington, WA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Justice in Aging | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Support of audubon center at debs park | $50,000 |
| The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless | San Diego, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Aztlan Athletics Foundation | South Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| California Competes | Oakland, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Central Union Mission | Washington, DC | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | San Marino, CA | Silver circle annual membership | $25,000 |
| Little Owl Foundation for Childhood Education Inc | Long Beach, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| San Diego Community College District | San Diego, CA | Basic needs centers | $25,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Kind Mouse | St Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Molina Foundation | Los Alamitos, CA | Support for book buddies program | $25,000 |
| The New York Academy of Medicine | New York, NY | 2024 gala (all benefits declined) | $25,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Shorecrest Preparatory School Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $20,500 |
| A New Way of Life Reentry Project | Los Angeles, CA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Escondido Creek Conservancy | Escondido, CA | Operatingsupport | $15,000 |
| For the City Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Building beds initiative | $13,000 |
| The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Fastfriends Greyhound Adoption | Swanzey, NH | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Fastfriends Greyhound Adoption of California Inc | LA Habra Heights, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop | Washington, DC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| I Stand With My Pack | Culver City, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Operation Surf | San Luis Obispo, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos | Santa Cruz, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Tech Kids Unlimited Inc | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| A Reason to Survive | National City, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Art Reach | San Diego, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Caterina's Club | Anaheim, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles | Carson, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| R-Dogs | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | New York, NY | Carley befeler for team for kids: $3,000adam befeler for team for kids: $1,500 | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $2,023,334 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1873999
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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