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Private foundation · EIN 77-0242953

The Mccune Foundation

Ventura, CA

The Mccune Foundation is a private foundation based in Ventura, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.35M in grants and contributions paid across 131 grants, with $38.4M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Fund for Santa Barbara, Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy) and Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy).

How to request funding

Contact
Frank Rodriguez
Phone
8052238373
Address
Po Box 24340, Ventura, Ca, 93002
Form and materials
Two-page letter of inquiry and copy of irs tax-exempt status letter
Deadlines
January and july
Restrictions
Grants are limited to organizations with 501(c)3 status operating in santa barbara and ventura counties, california and areas of interest to the board. grants are made for projects that mobilize residents for economic and social justice initiatives.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACentral Coast Social Justice Academy$60,000
Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy)Ventura, CAGeneral Operating Support for Ventura County$50,000
Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy)Ventura, CAGeneral Operating Support for Santa Barbara County$50,000
Future Leaders of AmericaSanta Maria, CAGeneral Support for N. Santa Barbara County$50,000
Future Leaders of AmericaSanta Maria, CAGeneral Support for Oxnard and Santa Barbara$50,000
Mixtecoindigena Community Organizing ProjectOxnard, CAOrganizing for Just Wages$50,000
Westminster Free ClinicThousand Oaks, CAStudent Advocates Leading Uplifting Decisions (salud)$45,000
Family Service AgencySanta Barbara, CACommunity Changers$40,000
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACentral Coast Social Justice Academy$40,000
Buen VecinoWestlake Village, CASocial Capital Building Project$35,000
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CACenter for Nonprofit Leadership$35,000
Girls Inc CarpinteriaCarpinteria, CAEureka Program$35,000
Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy)Ventura, CAVentura County Housing Coalition$30,000
Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas - CfrogVentura, CAClimate Change Community Organizing$30,000
Community InitiativesOakland, CACentral Coast Climate Justice Network$30,000
Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CAYouth-Led Organizing on the Criminal Legal System$30,000
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACapacity Building Programs$30,000
Healing Justice Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral Operating Support$30,000
One Step a La VezFillmore, CAAdelante for Justice$30,000
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CAThe Home Team$30,000
The Arc of Ventura CountyVentura, CAThe Co-Advocates of Ventura County$30,000
Fund for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACivic Engagement Table$25,000
Organizacion En California De Lideres CampesinasOxnard, CAFarm Worker Organizing$25,000
Planned Parenthood of California Central CoastSanta Barbara, CARaiz Advocacy Project$25,000
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs IncCalabasas, CAPesticide Reform Movement in Santa Barbara County$25,000

The 25 largest of 131 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Mccune Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Two-page letter of inquiry and copy of irs tax-exempt status letter. Deadlines: January and july. Restrictions: Grants are limited to organizations with 501(c)3 status operating in santa barbara and ventura counties, california and areas of interest to the board. grants are made for projects that mobilize residents for economic and social justice initiatives.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Mccune Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,345,475 in grants and contributions paid (131 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Mccune Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Fund for Santa Barbara (CA), $60K, Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy) (CA), $50K, Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy) (CA), $50K, Future Leaders of America (CA), $50K and Future Leaders of America (CA), $50K.