John Mohme Foundation

EIN 45-4104693 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$100K Funds in CA, MI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, John Mohme Foundation based in CA paid 28 grants totaling $3.1M to 28 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $300K, with a median of $100K. Its largest recipients included REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$23,351,861
Giving (latest yr)
$3,106,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$100K
Recipients
28
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Regents of the University of California Davis$300,000
  • Regents of the University of Michigan$300,000
  • Capital Public Radio$241,500
  • Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles$200,000
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind$175,000

Where grants went

  • California$2,806,250 · 27 grants
  • Michigan$300,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

Regents of the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
General Support
$300,000
Regents of the University of California Davis
Davis, CA
General Support
$300,000
Capital Public Radio
Sacramento, CA
General Support
$241,500
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$200,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$175,000
Guide Dogs for the Blind
San Rafael, CA
General Support
$175,000
A Place Called Home
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$125,000
Placer Community Foundation
Auburn, CA
General Support
$125,000
AL Wooten JR Youth Center
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$109,750
Child Advocates of Placer County
Roseville, CA
General Support
$100,000
Educating Students Together
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$100,000
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$100,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. John Mohme Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, John Mohme Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $3.1M. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $300K (median $100K).

Recent recipients include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

John Mohme Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

John Mohme Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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