The John C Mithun Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The John C Mithun Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California with $59.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$59.5Mtotal assets

2012IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The John C Mithun Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $2.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Lobero Theatre $250K
Music Academy Of The West $125K
Ymca - Santa Barbara Family (channel Islands Ymca) $100K
Community Environmental Council $100K
Uc Santa Barbara Foundation $100K
Santa Barbara International Film Festival $95K
United Boys And Girls Clubs Of Santa Barbara County $85K
Santa Barbara City College Foundation $75K
Santa Barbara Public Library $75K
Food From The Heart $75K
Santa Barbara Channelkeepers $70K
Royal Pride Foundation $55K
Land Trust For Santa Barbara County $55K
Santa Barbara Symphony $50K
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic $50K
Dignity Moves $50K
Visting Nurse And Hospice Care Of Santa Barbara Foundation $50K
Transition House Of Santa Barbara $50K
Santa Barbara Education Foundation $50K
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum $50K
Friends Of The Goleta Valley Library $45K
Opera Santa Barbara $45K
Foodbank $40K
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History $35K
Lotusland $30K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.2M
FY2020$1.9M
FY2021$2.1M
FY2022$2.6M
FY2023$2.3M

About The John C Mithun Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSanta Barbara, California
EIN454228213
IRS ruling2012

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The John C Mithun Foundation?

The John C Mithun Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California with $59.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The John C Mithun Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The John C Mithun Foundation?

The John C Mithun Foundation's EIN is 454228213. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The John C Mithun Foundation?

Private foundations like The John C Mithun Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The John C Mithun Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.