The Segerstrom Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0269599
Foundation Overview
Based in Costa Mesa, CA, The Segerstrom Foundation has awarded 136 grants totaling $6,111,820 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $330,000, with a median award of $22,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 12 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Costa Mesa (31%), Santa Ana (22%), Irvine (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (82%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Segerstrom Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Of Love | $15,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2023 |
| Festival Of Children Foundation | $20,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2023 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Alice Neel Exhibit | 2023 |
| Pacific Chorale | $35,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2023 |
| Pacific Symphony | $140,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2023 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The 70th Anniversary Season | 2023 |
| Sherman Library And Gardens | $20,000 | Corona Del Mar, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2023 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2023 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2023 |
| St John The Baptist School | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Choral Program | 2023 |
| The Wooden Floor | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The School Mentoring Program | 2023 |
| Turnaround Arts California | $56,350 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Arts Education | 2023 |
| Uci Foundation | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The New Swan Shakespeare Festival | 2023 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Bowers Virtual Tours Program | 2022 |
| Dharma Rescue For Cats And Dogs | $2,500 | Torrance, CA, US | To Rescue Senior And Handicapped Cats And Dogs | 2022 |
| Festival Of Children | $40,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $42,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support Various Art Programs | 2022 |
| Mayfield Acres Of Love | $10,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Chorale | $25,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2022 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Marinsky Orchestra | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $137,490 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs, Website Design And Hiring Pr Firm | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2022 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist School | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Choral Program | 2022 |
| Turnaround Arts | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Arts Program At Sierra Prep And Willard | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Bowers Virtual Tours Program | 2022 |
| Dharma Rescue For Cats And Dogs | $2,500 | Torrance, CA, US | To Rescue Senior And Handicapped Cats And Dogs | 2022 |
| Festival Of Children | $40,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $42,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support Various Art Programs | 2022 |
| Mayfield Acres Of Love | $10,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Chorale | $25,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2022 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Marinsky Orchestra | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $137,490 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs, Website Design And Hiring Pr Firm | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2022 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist School | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Choral Program | 2022 |
| Turnaround Arts | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Arts Program At Sierra Prep And Willard | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Bowers Virtual Tours Program | 2022 |
| Dharma Rescue For Cats And Dogs | $2,500 | Torrance, CA, US | To Rescue Senior And Handicapped Cats And Dogs | 2022 |
| Festival Of Children | $40,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2022 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $42,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support Various Art Programs | 2022 |
| Mayfield Acres Of Love | $10,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Chorale | $25,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2022 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Marinsky Orchestra | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $137,490 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs, Website Design And Hiring Pr Firm | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2022 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist School | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Choral Program | 2022 |
| Turnaround Arts | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Arts Program At Sierra Prep And Willard | 2022 |
| Acres Of Love Inc | $20,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2021 |
| Arts & Learning Conservatory | $15,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Arts Program For Underprivileged | 2021 |
| Bowers Museum | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Bowers Virtual Tours Program | 2021 |
| Festival Of Children | $20,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2021 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The 2021 Miracle Of Mobility Event | 2021 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $20,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support Various Art Programs | 2021 |
| Pacific Symphony | $110,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2021 |
| Richard Nixon Library | $5,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | To Support 2021 Programs | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Tustin, CA, US | To Support Various Programs | 2021 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $330,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Various Programs, Website Design And Hiring Pr Firm | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Various Programs | 2021 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2021 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2021 |
| The Wooden Floor | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support College Readiness Program | 2021 |
| Turnaround Arts | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Arts Program At Sierra Prep And Willard | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Support Various Charitable Programs | 2021 |
| Anaheim Ballet | $15,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | To Help Support Studio Expenses For Classes Provided No Charge | 2020 |
| Bowers Museum | $25,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Bowers Virtual Tours Program | 2020 |
| Festival Of Children | $20,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Assist Children | 2020 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Virtual 2020 Miracle Of Mobility Event | 2020 |
| Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Provides Funding For A Family Zoo To Help Cover Costs Of Animal Care | 2020 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $25,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support The Fall 2020 Exhibits | 2020 |
| Nami | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Provide Emotional Support, Education And Resources For Families Affected By Mental Illness | 2020 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $70,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Revamping Of Ocma's Website And Season 4 Programming | 2020 |
| Pacific Symphony | $85,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The Heartstrings Program | 2020 |
| Philharmonic Society | $85,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The 2020-2021 Season | 2020 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $150,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Grant For International Dance Series And The General Fund | 2020 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2020-2021 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2020 |
| The Wooden Floor | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Encourages Youth To Think Differently About Themselves | 2020 |
| All American Boys Chorus | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Chorus Programs For 2018 | 2018 |
| Art4kids | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Support Programs That Bring Art Materials To Children In Distress | 2018 |
| Families Forward | $2,500 | Irvine, CA, US | To Help Families Achieve And Maintain Self-sufficiency Through Housing, Food, Other | 2018 |
| Festival Of Children | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2018 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters | $8,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support The 2018 Invitational | 2018 |
| Nami | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Provide Emotional Support, Education And Resources For Families Affected By Mental Illness | 2018 |
| Pacific Chorale | $15,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support "the Creation" Performance | 2018 |
| Pacific Symphony | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support Their 40th Anniversary Event | 2018 |
| Pathway School Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Beach, CA, US | To Support School For Children Who Do Not Learn In The Traditional Classroom Setting | 2018 |
| Paws 4 Healing | $2,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Volunteer Teams Who Provide Therapy Services For Healthcare Facilities | 2018 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Upcoming Season | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Tustin, CA, US | To Help Provide Relief, Food, Shelter, Etc To Those In Need | 2018 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Help Provide Free Cleft Palate Surgery For Poor Children | 2018 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2017-2018 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2018 |
| The Kant Institute | $5,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Support The "hidden Truth" Project | 2018 |
| The Wooden Floor | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Encourages Youth To Think Differently About Themselves | 2018 |
| Turnaround Arts California | $79,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Turnaround Arts Work In Santa Ana Schools | 2018 |
| Uci Foundation | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The New Swan Shakespeare Festival | 2018 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $125,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Support Various Charitable Organizations | 2018 |
| Art4kids | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Support Programs That Bring Art Materials To Children In Distress | 2017 |
| Bowers Museum | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The School Tour Program | 2017 |
| Discovery Arts | $10,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | To Support Programs That Bring Music, Art, Dance And Drama To Children With Cancer And Life Threaten | 2017 |
| Dizzy Feet | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2017 |
| Festival Of Children | $20,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2017 |
| Free Wheel Chair Mission | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Help Support The Gift Of Mobility To The Physically Disabled Poor | 2017 |
| Laguna Art Museum | $25,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Help Support An Exhibition Titled Tony Delap: A Retrospective | 2017 |
| Nami | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Provide Emotional Support, Education And Resources For Families Affected By Mental Illness | 2017 |
| Oc Children Therapeutic Center | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Mission To Provide Innovative, Artistic, Educational, And Therapeutic Programs | 2017 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $65,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Help Support An Exhibition Titled Shi Zhiying And Pivotal And Free Fridays And Other Programs | 2017 |
| Pacific Symphony | $65,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The 2016-2017 Heartstrings And Class Act Programs And The 2017-2018 Youth Ensembles | 2017 |
| Philharmonic Society | $75,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Upcoming Season | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Orange, CA, US | To Support Current Programs And Provide Comfort And A Place Of Refuge For Families | 2017 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $170,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The Great Performances Fund And The Candlelight Concert | 2017 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $19,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Help Provide Free Cleft Palate Surgery For Poor Children | 2017 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2015-2017 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2017 |
| The Wooden Floor | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Current Programs That Encourages Youth To Think Differently About Themselves | 2017 |
| Turnaround Arts California | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Turnaround Arts Work In Santa Ana Schools | 2017 |
| Pacific Chorale | $50,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support Free Fridays At The Museum And The American Mosaic: Picturing Modern Art Through The Eye Of Duncan Phillips | 2016 |
| Nami | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Provide Emotional Support, Education And Resources For Families Affected By Mental Illness | 2016 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support General Building Fund | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Help Provide Free Cleft Palate Surgery For Poor Children | 2016 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $120,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The Great Performances Fund | 2016 |
| Discovery Arts | $3,500 | Orange, CA, US | To Support Programs That Bring Music, Art, Dance And Drama To Children With Cancer And Life Threatening Illness | 2016 |
| Providence Speech And Hearing Center | $5,000 | Orange, CA, US | To Help Support The Mission Of "enriching Life Through The Gift Of Speech And Hearing". | 2016 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $60,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Help Support An Exhibition Titled My Generation: Young Chinese Artists | 2016 |
| Free Wheel Chair Mission | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Help Support The Gift Of Mobility To The Physically Disabled Poor | 2016 |
| Choc | $5,000 | Orange, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2016 |
| South Coast Repertory | $100,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Support The 2015-2016 Theatre For Young Audiences Series | 2016 |
| Philharmonic Society | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Pre-collegiate Mentoring Program | 2016 |
| Pacific Symphony | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Support The 2015-2016 Opera Initiatives | 2016 |
| Bowers Museum | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The School Tour Program | 2016 |
| Someone Cares | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | To Aid The Hunger Relief Program | 2016 |
| Kid Singers | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | To Support Programs That Provide Quality Music Training To At Risk Youths | 2016 |
| Oc Children Therapeutic Center | $3,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Support The Mission To Provide Innovative , Artistic, Educational And Therapeutic Programs That Transform And Inspire Children, At-risk Youth And Families | 2016 |
| Pacific Conservancy | $3,500 | Orange, CA, US | To Support Current Programs | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Segerstrom Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 33-0269599 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3315 FAIRVIEW RD Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1610 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Segerstrom Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Brent Taravella |
|---|---|
| Vp-grants | Nancy West |
| Vp-treasurer | John Fields |
| Secretary | Mary Westbrook |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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