JAG Molina Family Foundation
JAG Molina Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2021 filing shows $750,000 in grants to 20 organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
JAG Molina Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JAG Molina Family Foundation gave $750K across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $750,000
- -6.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- -35.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +45.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $15,099,898
- +3.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JAG Molina Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 5809 E Corso Di Napoli, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 600-7226
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JAG Molina Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Rainforest Trust ($125K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 51 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to Virginia, 14% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How JAG Molina Family Foundation gives
- 85% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2021) to $800K (2020). In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Trust Vint Hill, VA | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Care Closet LBC Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| The Molina Foundation Los Alamitos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National Parks Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Feeding America Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,099,898 | $1,308,627 | $858,227 | $750,000 | 20 | $752,600 | $1,203,000 | $821,463 |
| 2020 | $14,619,957 | $836,556 | $874,548 | $800,000 | 31 | — | $736,947 | $772,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JAG Molina Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $821K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including rainforest and nature conservation, scientific research, community services, education and health access, ocean stewardship, and hunger relief. For example, Rainforest Trust describes its mission as protecting endangered wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves, while Care Closet LBC says it provides life skills, resources, and referrals to unhoused people in its community and neighboring cities.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $750,000 across 20 grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $125,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $125,000 to Rainforest Trust, $75,000 each to Care Closet LBC and Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, $50,000 to The Molina Foundation, and $50,000 to the National Parks Foundation. The filing lists these grants as general and unrestricted.
The 2021 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a statement from that filing, not a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists John Molina as CEO, Kevin Davis as secretary, and Bob Gordon as CFO.
JAG Molina Family Foundation is led by John Molina, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Molina
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Gordon
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 JAG Molina Family Foundation
How much does JAG Molina Family Foundation give each year?
JAG Molina Family Foundation gave $750K across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $800K across 31 grants.
What is JAG Molina Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JAG Molina Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JAG Molina Family Foundation give grants?
JAG Molina Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does JAG Molina Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JAG Molina Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JAG Molina Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JAG Molina Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Rainforest Trust ($125,000), Care Closet LBC ($75,000) and Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute ($75,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is JAG Molina Family Foundation?
JAG Molina Family Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $753K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $821K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JAG Molina Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including rainforest and nature conservation, scientific research, community services, education and health access, ocean stewardship, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JAG Molina Family Foundation?
JAG Molina Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is JAG Molina Family Foundation's EIN?
JAG Molina Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5333029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does JAG Molina Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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