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.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,111,820
Total Assets
$14,338,220
Median Grant (all grants)
$22,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$27,500
% Median Grant Decline
-31% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

3 of 12 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

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
+3%

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
Community Projects + 3 others

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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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.