Michael J Femino Foundation
Michael J Femino Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Coast, California. Its 2025 filing lists 33 grants totaling $399,500 to charitable organizations, including education, health, youth, library, and conservation organizations.
Michael J Femino Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael J Femino Foundation gave $400K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $399,500
- +1094.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +230.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,106
- +262.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,688,111
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael J Femino Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Highpoint, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Phone: (949) 209-4847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J Femino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trojan Sig Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 88 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining shares were Tennessee (8%), Arizona (3%), Washington, DC (3%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J Femino Foundation gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 761% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% 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 (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 $400K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trojan Sig Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $50,000 |
| USC Annual Giving Los Angeles, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $31,500 |
| Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $30,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Rsch Hosp Memphis, TN | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $30,000 |
| Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $25,000 |
| CHOC Foundation Orange, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Family House OC Los Angeles, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $20,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $17,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institute Pasadena, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $10,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy Newport Coast, CA | GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,688,111 | $1,575,302 | $484,050 | $399,500 | 33 | $399,500 | $1,490,752 | $620,188 |
| 2024 | $12,161,708 | $9,247,578 | $75,512 | $33,444 | 10 | $33,444 | $18,717 | $436,341 |
| 2023 | $925,653 | $-4,219 | $24,661 | $23,417 | 11 | $23,417 | — | — |
| 2022 | $954,533 | $-3,679 | $46,780 | $46,417 | 15 | $46,417 | $344 | $38,092 |
| 2021 | $997,780 | $1,313 | $55,048 | $55,048 | 19 | $55,048 | — | $51,786 |
| 2020 | $1,051,291 | $1,000,000 | $3,080 | $3,050 | 3 | — | — | $2,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Femino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $620K 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 statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Polytechnic School describes its mission as developing students’ intellect, talents, and character; CHOC Foundation says it supports pediatric services, medical education, and research; and Crystal Cove Conservancy says it promotes educational activities at Crystal Cove State Park and supports scientific studies and restoration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $399,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 to Trojan Sig Foundation, $31,500 to USC Annual Giving, $30,000 each to Polytechnic School and St Judes Childrens Rsch Hosp, and $25,000 to Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Other grants included $20,000 each to CHOC Foundation and Ronald McDonald Family House OC, and $17,000 to Orangewood Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MICHAEL FEMINO as President and A L FEMINO and J D FEMINO as Directors.
Michael J Femino Foundation is led by Michael J Femino, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J Femino
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. L. Femino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. D. Femino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael J Femino Foundation
How much does Michael J Femino Foundation give each year?
Michael J Femino Foundation gave $400K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is Michael J Femino Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael J Femino Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,106, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J Femino Foundation give grants?
Michael J Femino Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants), Newport Beach, CA (4 grants) and Newport Coast, CA (2 grants).
Does Michael J Femino Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Michael J Femino Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "GRANT TO 501(c)3 ORG" (32 grants).
Who are Michael J Femino Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael J Femino Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trojan Sig Foundation ($50,000), USC Annual Giving ($31,500) and Polytechnic School ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Femino Foundation?
Michael J Femino Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $620K (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 Michael J Femino Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J Femino Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael J Femino Foundation's EIN?
Michael J Femino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1073969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Michael J Femino 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael J Femino Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-j-femino-foundation-morg_07f4ecb7c1744d1d93702ab30c4ee2cf
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