Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $259K.
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $129K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $258,984
- +1749.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $129,492
- +1749.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $129,492
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chino Cultural Foundation ($129K). Together the top 2 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 358% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $259K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chino Cultural Foundation Chino, CA | Provide Public Needs | $129,492 |
| Chino Hills Communty Foundation Chino Hills, CA | Provide Public Needs | $129,492 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7 | $259,734 | $258,984 | 2 | $258,984 | — | — |
| 2022 | $259,727 | $27 | $14,933 | $14,000 | 2 | $14,000 | — | $13,485 |
| 2021 | $274,633 | $43,679 | $46,798 | $43,500 | 7 | $43,500 | $18 | $14,923 |
| 2020 | $278,195 | $-8,352 | $59,509 | $56,575 | 8 | — | $10,090 | $16,324 |
| 2019 | $346,570 | $21,265 | $52,340 | $49,100 | 11 | — | $13,498 | $17,125 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation is led by William McCombs, CEO & CFO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William McCombs
CEO & CFO
Secretary → CFO, 2020
CFO → CEO & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lynda Flathers
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brandi McCombs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Allen McCombs (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation
How much does Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation give each year?
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
Where does Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation operate?
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation's EIN?
Allen and Gretchen McCombs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2327286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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