Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica
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Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica at a glance
In short: Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica gave $203K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $203K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,143
- -70.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $203,143
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $203,143
- Total assets
- $7,146,972
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($203K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $685K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Santa Monica, CA | Ministry & Property Maintenance | $203,143 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,146,972 | $562,919 | $323,074 | $203,143 | 1 | $546,869 |
| 2023 | $6,739,401 | $514,907 | $805,581 | $685,010 | 5 | $407,032 |
| 2022 | $6,718,450 | $761,438 | $280,321 | $169,260 | 1 | $222,993 |
| 2021 | $7,409,935 | $835,565 | $271,012 | $165,051 | 1 | $812,613 |
| 2020 | $6,781,304 | $428,510 | $258,087 | $150,535 | 1 | $269,912 |
About Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica
Based on IRS filings
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica is a public charity, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $203K. Net investment income was $547K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica is led by John Youngman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Youngman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Booker Pearson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Stirling
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stutsman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mira Pak
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Hicks-Garner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Crawford
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Dee Menzies
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wong
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Russell Whittenburg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Hall (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gale Williams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Ing (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Matt Crawford (2020) — Vice President
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 $1K, to Matthew Crawford (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica
How much does Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica give each year?
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica gave $203K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $685K across 5 grants.
How large is Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica?
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
Where does Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica operate?
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica has awarded grants in California.
What is Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica's EIN?
Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6201324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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