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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$312,000
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $3,562,154
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Tax year 2024
$258,000
- Grants listed
- 32
- Assets, end of year
- $3,690,890
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Tax year 2023
$222,000
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $3,566,462
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Tax year 2022
$213,000
- Grants listed
- 36
- Assets, end of year
- $3,611,403
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Tax year 2021
$195,000
- Grants listed
- 31
- Assets, end of year
- $3,600,120
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Tax year 2020
$195,000
- Grants listed
- 37
- Assets, end of year
- $3,570,415
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Tax year 2018
$165,000
- Grants listed
- 36
- Assets, end of year
- $3,322,252
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Tax year 2017
$135,000
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $3,334,907
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Shriners Hospital for ChildrenPasadena, CA
Provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.
$38,000 -
Trinity School of MidlandMidland, TX
To provide support to fullfil the organization's missision - provides a nuturing enviroment to enrich the mind, strenthen the body, enliven the soul, and inspire servant leadership.
$25,000 -
Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis MemorialMidland, TX
Provides this foundation the opportunity to sustain the vitality of west texas communities through grants to non-profit organizations.
$20,000 -
Kitten Clutter RescueLaguna Niguel, CA
Help save the lives of cats in the california shelter system. We specialize in neonatal orphaned kittens.
$19,500 -
Breaking Bread Ministries of Midland TXMidland, TX
Provide sleeping bags, coats, and nourishing meals every evening for the needy.
$14,000 -
Menlo College Office of AdvancementAtherton, CA
To support a top-ranked education and the personalized learning at the college.
$12,000 -
Scottsdale Christian AcademyPhoenix, AZ
To provide support for this k-12, private, non-denominational christian school.
$12,000 -
YMCA of MidlandMidland, TX
Provides financial assistance, scholarship support and childcare for needy families.
$10,000 -
Garry Marshall TheatreBurbank, CA
Provides performing arts, theatre and arts education activities for the community.
$10,000 -
Trabuco Presbyterian ChurchTrabuco Canyon, CA
Providing opportunities for children, students, and families to grow in faith, in community, and in service
$10,000 -
Buckner of Midland TexasDallas, TX
Provide support to vulnerable children and families in need.
$10,000 -
Culver Educational FoundationCulver, IN
Provides support for this co-educational, residential institution for grades 9-12 located in culver, indiana.
$10,000 -
Scottish Rite Aphasia FundSanta Ana, CA
Provide services for children who struggle with speaking clearly, reading and writing.
$10,000 -
Casa TeresaOrange, CA
Provide food and shelter for women, children, and babies to help break cycles of abuse, addiction and homelessness.
$10,000 -
Mission Hospital FoundationMission Viejo, CA
To support the fundraising goal of the hospital, including supporting the work of the intensive care physicians.
$10,000 -
The Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood DisorderOrange, CA
Provide support for this pediatric acute care hospital.
$10,000 -
St Joseph Hospital FoundationOrange, CA
Provide support for cancer services.
$10,000 -
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA
Inspires ocean stewardship through animal rescue and rehabilitation, research, STEM education programs, and advocacy for a healthy ocean.
$10,000 -
Safeplace of Midland TexasOdessa, TX
Provide services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
$10,000 -
Huntington Christian SchoolHuntington Beach, CA
Preschool through 8th grade christian school
$6,000 -
Orange Tree Christian SchoolCosta Mesa, CA
Provides support for this private, non-denominational preschool service 2-6 year olds.
$6,000 -
Newport Beach Historical SocietyNewport Beach, CA
Collecting, educating, and preserving the history of newport beach
$5,000 -
Hospice of Midland TexasMidland, TX
Provide care to those with life-limiting illnesses.
$5,000 -
Midland Soup Kitchen of Midland TXMidland, TX
Provides an average of 150 home cooked meals daily and holiday meals and gifts during christmas.
$5,000 -
USC Gould School of LawLos Angeles, CA
To support the dean's strategic fund.
$5,000 -
Balboa Island MuseumNewport Beach, CA
To collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of balboa island and newport beach.
$5,000 -
The Bishop's School Office of AdvancementLa Jolla, CA
Providing students a comprehensive education that inspires passion and curiosity at this college-preparatory, grades six through twelve, day school
$3,000 -
California Youth ServicesLaguna Hills, CA
Providing rehabilitation and ongoing support and couseling for individuals and their families.
$3,000 -
Miracles for KidsIrvine, CA
To improve the lives of critically ill children and their families in need
$3,000 -
Rad CampIrvine, CA
Provides support for youth with special needs to enjoy a summer camp experience.
$2,000 -
Cancer Research Collaboration IncorporatedAnaheim, CA
Provide new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
$1,500 -
CHP 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CA
Provides california highway patrol employees and their families emergency assistance, death benefits and scholarship funds.
$1,000 -
Think TogetherSanta Ana, CA
Provides for afterschool and early learning programs, student support services, and school improvement.
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Animals2 grants $29,50032% of the total
- Education3 grants $23,00025% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $20,00022% of the total
- Human services2 grants $13,00014% of the total
- Sports and recreation2 grants $5,0005% of the total
- Medical research1 grant $1,5002% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $1,0001% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California23 grants $191,000
- Texas8 grants $99,000
- Arizona1 grant $12,000
- Indiana1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- William N RatkovicTRUSTEE Hours 3.25Pay $17,000
- Raymond G Thagard JrTRUSTEE Hours 3.25Pay $17,000
- Belle L EllisTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- John C BagwellTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- George F Thagard IIITRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- Glen J Ellis JrTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- Kirk A VanmatreTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- V William OsierTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
- Bruce RobinsonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $5,000
The return
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