The Joe Macpherson Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-3779697

Foundation Overview

Based in Tustin, CA, The Joe Macpherson Foundation Inc has awarded 237 grants totaling $16,603,300 to organizations in California, Washington and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,036,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$16,603,300
Total Assets
$36,401,026
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$27,500
% Median Grant Decline
-8% (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: 17%

4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

84% 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 (22%), Orange (19%), Santa Ana (15%).

Funding Trajectory
+143%

Strong 143% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

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 The Joe Macpherson Foundation Inc'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
Laura's House $100,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2024
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2024
Pacific Symphony $200,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2024
Orange County Comm Fdn Occf $1,036,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2024
Brackens Kitchen $30,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2024
Casa $50,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2024
Hoag Hospital Foundation $50,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2024
Second Harvest Of Oc $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2024
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $30,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2024
The Priority Center $20,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2024
Homeboy Industries $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2024
Meals On Wheels $50,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2024
Share Our Selves $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2024
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2024
Choc Childrens Fdn $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2024
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $15,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Central Oc $390,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2024
Hawaii Community Fdn $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Charitable 2024
Maui County Food Bank $20,000 Wailuku, HI, US Charitable 2024
Orange Home Grown Fdn $5,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2024
Project Kinship $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2024
Rooster Foundation $20,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2024
Off-road Motorsports Hall Of Fame $25,000 Placerville, CA, US Charitable 2024
Laura's House $175,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2023
Amigos De Los Ninos $15,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2023
Pacific Symphony $175,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
Orange County Comm Fdn $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
University Of Puget Sound $200,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2023
Brackens Kitchen $30,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2023
Casa $50,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Hoag Hospital Foundation $50,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2023
Second Harvest Of Oc $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $30,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
The Priority Center $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2023
Homeboy Industries $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2023
Meals On Wheels $50,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2023
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2023
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2023
Choc Childrens Fdn $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $10,000 Boseman, MT, US Charitable 2023
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $10,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Central Oc $375,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Fdn $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Charitable 2023
Hawaii Community Fdn $200,000 Honolulu, HI, US Charitable 2023
Maui County Food Bank $30,000 Wailuku, HI, US Charitable 2023
Laura's House $175,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2023
Amigos De Los Ninos $15,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2023
Pacific Symphony $175,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
Orange County Comm Fdn $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
University Of Puget Sound $200,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2023
Brackens Kitchen $30,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2023
Casa $50,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Hoag Hospital Foundation $50,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2023
Second Harvest Of Oc $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $30,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
The Priority Center $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2023
Homeboy Industries $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2023
Meals On Wheels $50,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2023
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2023
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2023
Choc Childrens Fdn $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $10,000 Boseman, MT, US Charitable 2023
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $10,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Central Oc $375,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Club Fdn $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Charitable 2023
Hawaii Community Fdn $200,000 Honolulu, HI, US Charitable 2023
Maui County Food Bank $30,000 Wailuku, HI, US Charitable 2023
Laura's House $175,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2022
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2022
Pacific Symphony $125,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange County Comm Fdn $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
University Of Puget Sound $200,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2022
Brackens Kitchen $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2022
Casa Youth Shelter $50,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2022
Hoag Hospital Foundation $35,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2022
Second Harvest Of Oc $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $35,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
The Priority Center $100,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Working Wardrobes $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2022
Homeboy Industries $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Meals On Wheels $25,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2022
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Choc Childrens Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $10,000 Boseman, MT, US Charitable 2022
Orange Home Grown Fdn $5,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
B And C Club Of Central Orange Coas $280,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Laura's House $175,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2022
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2022
Pacific Symphony $125,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange County Comm Fdn $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
University Of Puget Sound $200,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2022
Brackens Kitchen $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2022
Casa Youth Shelter $50,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2022
Hoag Hospital Foundation $35,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2022
Second Harvest Of Oc $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $35,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
The Priority Center $100,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Working Wardrobes $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2022
Homeboy Industries $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Meals On Wheels $25,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2022
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Choc Childrens Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $10,000 Boseman, MT, US Charitable 2022
Orange Home Grown Fdn $5,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
B And C Club Of Central Orange Coas $280,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Laura's House $175,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2022
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2022
Pacific Symphony $125,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange County Comm Fdn $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
University Of Puget Sound $200,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2022
Brackens Kitchen $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2022
Casa Youth Shelter $50,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2022
Hoag Hospital Foundation $35,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2022
Second Harvest Of Oc $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $35,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
The Priority Center $100,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Working Wardrobes $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $100,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2022
Homeboy Industries $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Meals On Wheels $25,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2022
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2022
Choc Childrens Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $10,000 Boseman, MT, US Charitable 2022
Orange Home Grown Fdn $5,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
Orange Unified Public School Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2022
B And C Club Of Central Orange Coas $280,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2022
Laura's House $550,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2021
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2021
Boys And Girls Club Central Oc $300,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2021
Pacific Symphony $75,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2021
Orange County Comm Fdn $5,150 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2021
University Of Puget Sound $400,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2021
Brackens Kitchen $25,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2021
Casa Youth Shelter $50,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2021
Hoag Hospital Foundation $25,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2021
Occf $15,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2021
Second Harvest Of Oc $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2021
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Priority Center $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2021
Working Wardrobes $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Oc $75,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2021
Homeboy Industries $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Meals On Wheels $25,000 Anaheim, CA, US Charitable 2021
Share Our Selves $25,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2021
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Oc $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2021
Laura's House $525,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2020
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2020
Boys And Girls Club Central Oc $535,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2020
Pacific Symphony $75,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2020
Orange County Comm Fdn $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2020
University Of Puget Sound $300,000 Tacoms, WA, US Charitable 2020
Brackens Kitchen $15,000 Garden Grove, CA, US Charitable 2020
Casa Youth Shelter $10,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2020
Hoag Hospital Foundation $20,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2020
Occf $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2020
Second Harvest Of Oc $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2020
St Joseph Hospital Fdn $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2020
The Priority Center $20,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2020
Working Wardrobes $20,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2020
Big Brothersbig Sisters $50,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2018
Second Harvest Of Orange County $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2018
Laura's House $75,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2018
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $30,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2018
Casa Youth Shelter $15,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2018
Choc Children's Foundation $15,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2018
St Joseph Hospital Foundation $50,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2018
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2018
Chapman University $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2018
Cottonwood Day School $40,000 Bozeman, MT, US Charitable 2018
Boys And Girls Club Central $760,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2018
Pacific Symphony $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2018
Big Brothersbig Sisters $50,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2017
Second Harvest Of Orange County $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2017
Laura's House $100,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2017
Habitat For Humanity Of Orange $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2017
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $35,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2017
Casa Youth Shelter $15,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2017
Choc Children's Foundation $20,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2017
Orange County Community Foundation $11,150 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2017
St Joseph Hospital Foundation $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2017
Hoag Hospital Foundation $20,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2017
Orange Public Library Foundation $10,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2017
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2017
International Justice Missions $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2017
Compassion International $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2017
Share Our Selves $15,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2017
Chapman University $15,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2017
Working Wardrobes $20,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2017
March Of Dimes $7,500 Marietta, GA, US Charitable 2017
Discovery Science Center $15,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2017
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $7,500 Gallatin, MT, US Charitable 2017
Cottonwood Day School $25,000 Bozeman, MT, US Charitable 2017
Boys And Girls Club Central Orange $190,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2017
Community Senior Services $20,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2017
Make A Wish Of Orange County $20,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2017
Pacific Symphony $50,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2017
Special Olympics Of Orange County $20,000 Long Beach, CA, US Charitable 2017
Womansage $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2017
University Of Pugent Sound $50,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charitable 2017
Big Brothersbig Sisters $300,000 Tustin, CA, US Charitable 2016
Second Harvest Of Orange County $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2016
Laura's House $150,000 Ladera Ranch, CA, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Club Of Santa Ana $130,350 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Habitat For Humanity Of Orange $25,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Orangewood Childrens Fdn $15,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Casa Youth Shelter $15,000 Seattle, WA, US Charitable 2016
Choc Children's Foundation $15,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2016
Orange County Community Foundation $10,650 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2016
St Joseph Hospital Foundation $25,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2016
Hoag Hospital Foundation $15,000 Newport Beach, CA, US Charitable 2016
Orange Public Library Foundation $12,500 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2016
Amigos De Los Ninos $10,000 La Habra, CA, US Charitable 2016
International Justice Missions $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2016
Compassion International $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2016
Share Our Selves $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2016
Chapman University $10,000 Orange, CA, US Charitable 2016
Working Wardrobes $10,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Charitable 2016
Jerry And Paula Baker Fdn $20,000 Groveland, CA, US Charitable 2016
Discovery Science Center $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Gallatin Valley Food Bank $7,500 Gallatin, MT, US Charitable 2016
Court Appointed Special Advocates C $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Club Central Orange $50,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Charitable 2016
Community Senior Services $10,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Make A Wish Of Orange County $30,000 Irvine, CA, US Charitable 2016
Thyca $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Special Olympics Of Orange County $15,000 Long Beach, CA, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Joe Macpherson Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-3779697
Website N/A
Address 191 E MAIN ST UNIT 2A Tustin, CA 92780-4406

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Joe Macpherson Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres/ceo/dir Anne L Macpherson
Cfo/sec/dir James Macpherson
V.pres./dir Jeffrey Macpherson

Forms 990-PF

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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.