C & M Foundation
C & M Foundation is a private foundation, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13K.
C & M Foundation at a glance
In short: C & M Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,928
- -66.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,847
- -38.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $918
- Total assets
- $37,174
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who C & M Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Far Eastern University ($8K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How C & M Foundation gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 796% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $78K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Far Eastern University Martinez, CA | ministry and educational support in the Philippines | $7,500 |
| Precious Lamb Preschool Long Beach, CA | preschool | $3,000 |
| Back to the Bible Lincoln, NE | ministry | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Pittsburch, PA | ministry helping needy people | $918 |
| Parkcrest Christian Church Long Beach, CA | ministry | $400 |
| PEO Des Moines, IA | womens education PEO--Philanthropic Education Organization | $100 |
| PBS SoCal Costa Mesa, CA | public television | $10 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,174 | $20,000 | $13,205 | $12,928 | 7 | $12,928 | $1,625 |
| 2024 | $30,379 | $50,000 | $38,935 | $38,715 | 13 | $38,715 | $394 |
| 2023 | $19,314 | $60,000 | $46,520 | $46,300 | 16 | $46,300 | $591 |
| 2022 | $5,834 | $72,760 | $79,270 | $78,320 | 16 | $78,320 | — |
| 2021 | $12,344 | $44,000 | $48,966 | $48,660 | 14 | $48,660 | — |
| 2020 | $17,310 | $38,000 | $23,357 | $23,305 | 13 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C & M Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C & M Foundation is led by Mila A Emerson, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mila A Emerson
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emerson Clyde
Secretary & Treasurer
CEO & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clyde Emerson (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 C & M Foundation
How much does C & M Foundation give each year?
C & M Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 13 grants.
What is C & M Foundation's typical grant size?
C & M Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $918, and its average grant was $1,847, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C & M Foundation give grants?
C & M Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (8%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does C & M Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on C & M Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are C & M Foundation's largest grantees?
C & M Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Far Eastern University ($7,500), Precious Lamb Preschool ($3,000) and Back to the Bible ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C & M Foundation?
C & M Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is C & M Foundation's EIN?
C & M Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4150601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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