Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &
The Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $65,000, with grants recorded for organizations in California and Virginia.
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & at a glance
In short: Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,417
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,728,652
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% 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 Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, send a letter to Karen Mitchell. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Mitchell
Mailing address: 1355 N Mentor Ave 41491, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone: (626) 796-2097
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Botanic Garden ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Botanic Garden Claremont, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Descanso Garden Guild Inc La Canada Flintridge, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Arcadia, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Huntington San Marino, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lassen Park Foundation Redding, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee Lee Vining, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Altadena Music Theater Inc Altadena, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Inglewood, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,728,652 | $94,008 | $125,418 | $65,000 | 12 | $94,726 | $58,925 | $96,358 |
| 2023 | $1,769,264 | $41,725 | $100,660 | $70,000 | 13 | $85,293 | $22,686 | $92,694 |
| 2022 | $1,821,965 | $-219,459 | $52,503 | $35,000 | 5 | $43,858 | $27,724 | $94,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 2024 grants included support for botanical gardens, a school, a park foundation, and other organizations. The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation describes its mission as cultivating natural, horticultural, and historic resources for learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. Polytechnic School says its mission is to develop students’ intellect, talents, and character through academic excellence, personal responsibility, and service. The Lassen Park Foundation says it provides philanthropic support to Lassen Volcanic National Park and invites people, especially youth, to experience and preserve the park’s natural and cultural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to California Botanic Garden, Descanso Garden Guild, Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, Polytechnic School, and The Huntington. Other grants included $5,000 each to Lassen Park Foundation and Mono Lake Committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Annamarie Mitchell as chairperson, Ann Mitchell as secretary, and Karen Mitchell as treasurer.
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & is led by Annamarie Mitchell, Chairperson on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annamarie Mitchell
Chairperson
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &
How much does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & give each year?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 13 grants.
What is Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s typical grant size?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & that year got $1K on average.
Where does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & give grants?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s largest grantees?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s largest 2024 grantees include California Botanic Garden ($10,000), Descanso Garden Guild Inc ($10,000) and Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (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 Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for botanical gardens, a school, a park foundation, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s EIN?
Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2458144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mitchell Foundation for Nature Art & funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mitchell-foundation-for-nature-art-and-morg_6316ffa2b15b4e0aa44a2647de25f628
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