Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0441985
Foundation Overview
Based in Mission Viejo, CA, Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $2,367,466 to organizations in California, Texas and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $106,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 16 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
78% 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 Irvine (25%), Santa Ana (18%), Costa Mesa (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 47% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mark Chapin Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Theater | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | $12,700 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Chapman University | $30,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| City Of Hope | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $30,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Friends Of Asor Israel | $500 | Lakewood, NJ, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Marine Military Academy | $15,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Medshare | $2,500 | Decatur, GA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Orange County Musem Of Art | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Orange High Jrrotc | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | $35,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts | $28,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| St Margarets Episcopal School | $1,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| World Affairs Council | $23,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Samueli Academy Gala | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2023 |
| Beyond Blindness | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $21,300 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $87,000 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $68,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Marine Military Academy | $25,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra (Pso) | $35,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts (Scfa) | $22,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Shea Center | $7,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| World Affairs Council | $1,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| California State University Fullerton | $500 | Fullerton, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| The Center For Law And Culture | $100 | Bourbonnais, IL, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Womens Policy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| National Womens Law Center | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Polaris Project | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Beyond Blindness | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $21,300 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $87,000 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $68,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Marine Military Academy | $25,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra (Pso) | $35,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts (Scfa) | $22,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Shea Center | $7,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| World Affairs Council | $1,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| California State University Fullerton | $500 | Fullerton, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| The Center For Law And Culture | $100 | Bourbonnais, IL, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Womens Policy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| National Womens Law Center | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Polaris Project | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Beyond Blindness | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $21,300 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Chapman University | $87,000 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $68,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Marine Military Academy | $25,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra (Pso) | $35,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts (Scfa) | $22,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Shea Center | $7,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| World Affairs Council | $1,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| California State University Fullerton | $500 | Fullerton, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| The Center For Law And Culture | $100 | Bourbonnais, IL, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Womens Policy | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| National Womens Law Center | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Polaris Project | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2022 |
| Blind Childrens Learning Center | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $17,247 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Chapman University | $54,387 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $25,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Marine Military Academy | $25,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $750 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra (pso) | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts (scfa) | $54,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| South Coast Repertory | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $5,850 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southern Ca | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Landmark College | $1,000 | Putney, VT, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Marine Corps League - South Coast | $5,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $250 | Fountain Valley, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Strength In Support | $500 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Voice Of Orange County | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Barnes Foundation | $2,000 | Palmdale, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2021 |
| Blind Childrens Learning Center | $3,750 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $15,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Chapman University | $32,056 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $46,500 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Hoover Institution | $37,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Marine Military Academy | $30,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Orange County Museum Of Art | $750 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | $12,400 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts (scfa) | $5,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Shea Center | $15,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| South Coast Repertory | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| University Of California Irvine | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| World Affairs Council | $1,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Co-laborers With Christ Inc | $5,000 | Mirror Lake, NH, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Friends Of Children Everywhere | $5,500 | Brighton, MI, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Orange High School Marine Corps Jrotc Association | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Orange County | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army California South Division | $15,000 | Carson, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2020 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $29,250 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Blind Childrens Learning Center | $10,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Oc Forum | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $33,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | $16,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| World Affairs Council | $10,850 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Oc International | $2,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Chapman University | $19,025 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Elephant Club | $500 | Edina, MN, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Ame Heart Association | $200 | Dallas, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Network For Good | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts Scfa | $14,500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Classics For Kids | $5,000 | Holliston, MA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Marine Military Academy | $10,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Philharmonic Society Of Orange Coun | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Webb Schools | $10,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2018 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $32,900 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Oc Forum | $1,085 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Claremont Graduate University | $25,812 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | $34,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| World Affairs Council | $7,350 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Oc International | $2,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Chapman University | $106,000 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Childrens Hospital | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts Scfa | $12,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Fresno | $150 | Topeka, KS, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Philharmonic Society Of Orange Coun | $100 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Als Association Orange County | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| American Cancer | $500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Joe Grohman Foundation | $1,600 | Fullerton, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2017 |
| Boys Hopegirls Hope Of California | $30,772 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Blind Childrens Learning Center | $1,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Oc Forum | $1,070 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Claremont University | $137 | Claremont, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Pacific Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Oc International | $2,600 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Chapman University | $35,220 | Orange, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Childrens Hospital | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Chino Hills All American Football | $300 | Chino Hills, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement Of Arizona | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts Ocpa | $22,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Classics For Kids | $2,500 | Holliston, MA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Marine Military Academy | $5,000 | Harlingen, TX, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Philharmonic Society Of Orange Coun | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | $5,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
| World Affairs Council | $2,755 | San Francisco, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Program | 2016 |
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| EIN | 33-0441985 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 3088 Mission Viejo, CA 92690-1088 |
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| President & | Mark Chapin Johnson |
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Forms 990-PF
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