Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation

COSTA MESA, CA EIN: 14-1896442

Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COSTA MESA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $62K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$85K

+66.3% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

+66.3% YoY

About Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COSTA MESA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $62K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Costa Mesa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$28K$55K$83K$111K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,035,735$1,017,996$1,139,008
Revenue$70,570$42,008$47,114
Expenses$100,530$70,580$66,734
Qualifying Distributions$85,344$51,324$53,500
Net Investment Income$61,751$32,985$37,953
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$21K$43K$64K$85K3 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

ESTANCIA HIGH SCHOOL$52KTEWINKLE MIDDLE SCHOOL$34K

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Estancia High School ($51,626), Tewinkle Middle School ($33,718).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ESTANCIA HIGH SCHOOL COSTA MESA, CASCHOLARSHIPS FOR AP TESTS, AND SUPPORT FOR SPORTS BOOSTERS AND AFFILIATES.$51,626
TEWINKLE MIDDLE SCHOOL COSTA MESA, CAPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SUPPLIES AND TESTING SCHOLARSHIPS.$33,718

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JENNIFER KNAPPPresident1
CATHI HARTWELLBOARD MEMBER0.25
HYDEE BETHSecretary1
ANN LYONSBOARD MEMBER0.25
ROBIN MENSINGERBOARD MEMBER0.25
WILLIAM THORPETreasurer1.5
KAREN BARLOONVice President1
LINDA TENNOBOARD MEMBER0.25
MICHELE GRAHAMBOARD MEMBER0.25
CHRIS RAYBOARD MEMBER0.25

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation?

Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COSTA MESA, CA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation?

As of 2025, Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation holds $1.0M in total assets with $71K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $85K in 2025.

Where does Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation operate?

Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation award?

In 2025, Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation's EIN?

Estancia & Tewinkle Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1896442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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