John Mohme Foundation
The John Mohme Foundation is a private foundation based in Culver City, California, established in 2019. The foundation operates with no employees and maintains total assets of approximately $24.9 million to $25.7 million.
Key facts about John Mohme Foundation
- EIN
- 45-4104693
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,106,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $110,938
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Mohme Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John Mohme Foundation's 28 itemized 2025 grants were California (90%) and Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Auburn, CA (3 grants), Roseville, CA (3 grants) and Truckee, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+40.5% YoY
Grant Count
28
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$111K
+60.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to find forever and foster homes for dogs in the Los Angeles region. However, the foundation's actual grantmaking extends beyond this stated focus to include support for education, human services, and youth development programs. Recent grants demonstrate funding across multiple program areas including youth centers, arts organizations, and community service nonprofits.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distribution activity:
Grant Range
$1,000 to $200,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $210 to $210,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities primarily in California, Colorado, and Michigan, with particular concentration in the Los Angeles area and other California cities including San Francisco and San Jose.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $24,889,025 to $25,671,812
- 2023: $26,600,000
Annual Activity:
- 2024 Total Revenues: $1,848,433
- 2024 Total Expenses: $2,631,370
- 2023 Total Revenues: $958,647
- 2023 Total Expenses: $1,939,428
The foundation's expense ratio indicates it spends significantly on programs relative to revenue, drawing on its asset base to support grantmaking activities.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Regents of the University of California Davis ($300,000), Regents of the University of Michigan ($300,000), Capital Public Radio ($241,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS DAVIS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $241,500 |
| INNER CITY YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND SAN RAFAEL, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| A PLACE CALLED HOME LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| PLACER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AUBURN, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| AL WOOTEN JR YOUTH CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $109,750 |
| ART DIVISION LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rodger Mohme: President
- Robert Mohme: Vice President and Secretary
- Jayne Bower: Audit Chair
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODGER MOHME | PRESIDENT | 10 | $22,000 |
| ROBERT MOHME | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 10 | $22,000 |
| JAYNE BOWER | OPERATIONS MANAGER, AUDIT CHAIR | 10 | $22,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Mohme Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary mission is to find forever and foster homes for dogs in the Los Angeles region. However, the foundation's actual grantmaking extends beyond this stated focus to include support for education, human services, and youth development programs. Recent grants demonstrate funding across multiple program areas including youth centers, arts organizations, and community service nonprofits.
How do I apply for a grant from John Mohme Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distribution activity: **Grant Activity:** • Made 19 grants in 2023 and 30 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: approximately $2.2 million • Total giving in 2023: approximately $966,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $200,000 • Median grant size: $34,000 to $50,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $210 to $210,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA): $200,000 • A Place Called Hom…
Where does John Mohme Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports communities primarily in California, Colorado, and Michigan, with particular concentration in the Los Angeles area and other California cities including San Francisco and San Jose.
What size grants does John Mohme Foundation award?
In 2025, John Mohme Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $111K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is John Mohme Foundation's EIN?
John Mohme Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4104693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John Mohme Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.