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The John C Mithun Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is John C Mithun. It holds total assets of $59.5M. Annual income is reported at $28M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $52.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, The John C Mithun Foundation has made 122 grants totaling $4.9M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2.3M and $2.6M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $250K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$838
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 69 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The John C Mithun Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 122 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, HI, MN.
The John C Mithun Foundation has distributed a total of $4.9M across 122 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $250K.
The John C Mithun Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The John C Mithun Foundation is headquartered in SANTA BARBARA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Mithun | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mercedes M Millington | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$52.9M
Fair Market Value
$64.2M
Net Worth
$52.9M
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$2M
Distribution Amount
$2.9M
Total: $50.7M
Total Grants
122
Total Giving
$4.9M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem AcademyGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Lobero TheatreGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The WestGENERAL | Santa Barbara, MN | $125K | 2023 |
| Ymca - Santa Barbara Family (Channel Islands Ymca)GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Community Environmental CouncilGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uc Santa Barbara FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara International Film FestivalGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $85K | 2023 |
| United Boys And Girls Clubs Of Santa Barbara CountyGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $85K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara City College FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Public LibraryGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Food From The HeartGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara ChannelkeepersGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| Royal Pride FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Dignity MovesGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Visting Nurse And Hospice Care Of Santa Barbara FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Transition House Of Santa BarbaraGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara SymphonyGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Land Trust For Santa Barbara CountyGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| FoodbankGENERAL | Goleta, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Goleta Valley LibraryGENERAL | Goleta, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Opera Santa BarbaraGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Mid-PacificGENERAL | Honolulu, HI | $30K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Unity ShoppeGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| LotuslandGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc - CarpinteriaGENERAL | Carpinteria, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Greater Santa BarbaraGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ensemble TheaterGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sansum Clinic PhilanthropyGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Elings ParkGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Dos Pueblos High School FoundationGENERAL | Goleta, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Goleta Educational FoundationGENERAL | Goleta, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Arts FundGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic GardenGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Montecito Trails FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Gateway Educational ServicesGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Granada TheaterGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mission ScholarsGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing FoundationGENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
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