John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation
The John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $1,820,000, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation at a glance
In short: John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation gave $1.8M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,820,000
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $91,000
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $40,729,898
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4695 Macarthur Court 1500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 216-2175
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Long Beach Rescue Mission ($345K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 65 grants of 96 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Wisconsin. The listed grants include numerous Long Beach organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $115K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | Apostle House | $300,000 |
| Long Beach Day Nursery Long Beach, CA | Education Programs | $200,000 |
| Assistance League of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Operation School Bell Support Request | $180,000 |
| Csulb Foundation Long Beach, CA | Apostle Enterprise Lab | $150,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Apostle memorial scholarship, apostle education academy and apostle matching fund cap campaign | $150,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation Long Beach, CA | Social Service | $150,000 |
| Long Beach City College Foundation Long Beach, CA | Social Service | $130,000 |
| AHEPA Scholarship Foundation Elm Grove, WI | Student Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Long Beach Public Library Foundation Long Beach, CA | Social Service | $100,000 |
| CFA Trinity Youth Services Claremont, CA | Social Service | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,729,898 | $2,034,797 | $2,473,461 | $1,820,000 | 20 | $2,021,427 | $1,200,786 | $2,296,711 |
| 2023 | $40,884,803 | $3,498,518 | $2,532,203 | $1,941,399 | 18 | $2,126,967 | $3,451,018 | $2,105,645 |
| 2022 | $39,816,471 | $1,647,350 | $2,893,304 | $2,200,000 | 22 | $2,442,724 | $1,219,585 | $2,254,429 |
| 2021 | $41,069,038 | $3,276,223 | $2,776,338 | $2,053,350 | 18 | $2,257,484 | $2,753,394 | $2,504,172 |
| 2020 | $40,568,445 | $2,036,539 | $2,416,014 | $1,805,000 | 18 | — | $1,415,605 | $2,134,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and programs. For example, Long Beach Rescue Mission describes its mission as providing temporary housing, clothing, counseling, food, and financial assistance to homeless individuals. Long Beach Day Nursery says it provides early care and education for young children of working parents. Assistance League of Long Beach describes its mission as improving lives to help communities thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $1,820,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest listed awards were $300,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission for Apostle House; $200,000 to Long Beach Day Nursery for education programs; and $180,000 to Assistance League of Long Beach for Operation School Bell support. Other awards included $150,000 to CSULB Foundation for the Apostle Enterprise Lab and $100,000 to AHEPA Scholarship Foundation for student scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James J. Sullos Jr., John J. Swigart Jr., Northern Trust Company, and Whittier Trust Company as trustees.
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. Sullos Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $117K (2024)
John J. Swigart Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$327K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Whittier Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$278K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $278K, to Whittier Trust Company (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation
How much does John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation give each year?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation gave $1.8M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 18 grants.
What is John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's typical grant size?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $91,000, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation give grants?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (15 grants).
Does John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Service" (13 grants).
Who are John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's largest grantees?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Long Beach Rescue Mission ($345,000 across 2 grants), Greek Orthodox Church of Long Beach ($200,000 across 2 grants) and Long Beach Day Nursery ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation reported $40.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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 John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's EIN?
John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0262230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John Apostle & Helen Apostle 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-apostle-and-helen-apostle-foundation-morg_33d95d433dc342278a771832496b4be1
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