John Mohme Foundation
The John Mohme Foundation is a private foundation based in Culver City, California. It supports charitable organizations, including universities, arts and media organizations, youth-serving groups, and community organizations.
John Mohme Foundation at a glance
In short: John Mohme Foundation gave $3.1M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $111K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,106,250
- +40.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,938
- +60.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $23,351,861
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John Mohme Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1279, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 612-0009
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Mohme Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of the University of California Davis ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 110 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 10% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Mohme Foundation gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 222% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking totals:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,351,861 | $1,915,641 | $3,452,470 | $3,106,250 | 28 | $3,208,959 | $1,702,130 | $1,312,198 |
| 2024 | $24,889,025 | $1,848,433 | $2,631,370 | $2,210,100 | 32 | $2,529,054 | $1,110,263 | $1,399,411 |
| 2023 | $25,671,812 | $958,647 | $1,939,428 | $1,451,721 | 30 | $1,818,513 | $914,728 | $1,331,188 |
| 2022 | $26,622,355 | $27,734,195 | $1,129,163 | $965,805 | 19 | $1,055,125 | $4,783,914 | $697,072 |
| 2021 | $7,195 | — | $7,130 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | — | $512 |
| 2020 | $14,339 | $25,001 | $10,662 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Mohme Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Capital Public Radio describes its purpose as providing information, music, arts, and entertainment while strengthening civic and cultural life. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association says it offers performances, media initiatives, and learning programs intended to inspire and strengthen communities. Guide Dogs for the Blind describes its work as creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Youth and community grantees also describe their work in education, development, and empowerment. A Place Called Home says it supports young people in South Los Angeles toward social, emotional, and economic success; the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center describes providing a safe environment focused on citizenship and academic excellence; and Bridge Builders Foundation says it uplifts young minority men through education, mentoring, and college scholarships.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 28 grants totaling $3,106,250 in 2025. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $300,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed grants were $300,000 each to the Regents of the University of California, Davis, and the Regents of the University of Michigan, both for general support. Other notable grants included $241,500 to Capital Public Radio, $200,000 to Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, and $175,000 each to Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
The foundation reported 32 grants totaling $2,210,100 in 2024 and 30 grants totaling $1,451,721 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rodger Mohme as president; Robert Mohme as vice president and secretary; and Jayne Bower as operations manager and audit chair.
John Mohme Foundation is led by Rodger Mohme, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rodger Mohme
President
Secretary → President & CEO, 2020
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $22K (2025)
Jayne Bower
Operations Manager & Audit Chair
Audit Chair → Operations Manager & Audit Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $22K (2025)
Robert Mohme
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary Treasurer & Vice President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $22K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gustav John Mohme (2019–2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Rodger Mohme (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Mohme Foundation
How much does John Mohme Foundation give each year?
John Mohme Foundation gave $3.1M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 32 grants.
What is John Mohme Foundation's typical grant size?
John Mohme Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $110,938, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Mohme Foundation give grants?
John Mohme Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was 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).
Does John Mohme Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Mohme Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Mohme Foundation's largest grantees?
John Mohme Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regents of the University of California Davis ($300,000), Regents of the University of Michigan ($300,000) and Capital Public Radio ($241,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Mohme Foundation?
John Mohme Foundation reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Mohme Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Capital Public Radio describes its purpose as providing information, music, arts, and entertainment while strengthening civic and cultural life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Mohme Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 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. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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