The Cashion Foundation
The Cashion Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including churches and Christian ministries, a public library, health and recovery services, education, and other charitable programs.
The Cashion Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cashion Foundation gave $110K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,683
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,235,551
- +35.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (18 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 The Cashion Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 Beacon Bay, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 466-9170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cashion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prager University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 75% of grant dollars. Other recipient states included Colorado (8%), Tennessee (4%), Florida (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cashion Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 40 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Cultural Awareness Teaching and Resources | $10,000 |
| Northeast of the Well Santa Ana, CA | Christian Based Support Programs for Persons in Recovery | $6,800 |
| City of Hope Durate, CA | Making a difference in peoples lives with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses | $6,800 |
| Bread Church Los Angeles, CA | Church Programs | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Library Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Support of Public Library | $5,000 |
| Maverick River Collective Irvine, CA | Environments for Ment to Engage with the Church. | $5,000 |
| Heal Ministries Nashville, TN | Empower vulnerable, abandoned women and children in christ centered programs. | $4,500 |
| Network of Evangelical Women in Min Rocklin, CA | Retreats for Personal Growth and Ministry. | $4,400 |
| Augie's Quest Denver, CO | General | $4,000 |
| Mariners Church Irvine, CA | Church Programs; Children's Ministries | $3,500 |
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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 | $2,235,551 | $717,015 | $130,706 | $110,000 | 41 | $110,000 | $717,015 | $81,761 |
| 2023 | $1,649,242 | $5,660 | $114,270 | $96,500 | 29 | $96,500 | $46,251 | $87,654 |
| 2022 | $1,757,852 | $-16,692 | $126,937 | $96,500 | 25 | $96,500 | $14,236 | $78,515 |
| 2021 | $1,901,481 | $814,549 | $124,285 | $105,500 | 34 | $105,500 | $795,854 | $66,900 |
| 2020 | $1,211,217 | $68,263 | $106,875 | $92,000 | 35 | — | $53,419 | $83,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cashion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Northeast of the Well describes serving people through recovery programs, transitional homes, safe houses, jails, community gatherings, and workforce preparation. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Mariners Christian School describes its mission as providing Christ-centered education, while Think Together says it partners with schools to support the academic performance of underserved students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $110,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Larger grants included $10,000 to Prager University for cultural-awareness teaching and resources; $6,800 each to Northeast of the Well for Christian-based support programs for people in recovery and to City of Hope; and $5,000 each to Bread Church, Newport Beach Library Foundation, and Maverick River Collective.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John L. Cashion, Marcia A. Cashion, and Lisa C. Jones as directors; Allen L. Cashion as CEO; Leslie N. Montgomery as secretary; and Jeff Jones as CFO.
The Cashion Foundation is led by Allen L. Cashion, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen L. Cashion
CEO
Treasurer → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John L. Cashion
Director
President & CEO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa C. Jones
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcia A. Cashion
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie N. Montgomery
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Jones
CFO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cashion Foundation
How much does The Cashion Foundation give each year?
The Cashion Foundation gave $110K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 29 grants.
What is The Cashion Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cashion Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,683, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cashion Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Cashion Foundation give grants?
The Cashion Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (7 grants), Newport Beach, CA (3 grants), Santa Ana, CA (3 grants) and Costa Mesa, CA (3 grants).
Does The Cashion Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Cashion Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cashion Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cashion Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Prager University ($10,000), Northeast of the Well ($6,800) and City of Hope ($6,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cashion Foundation?
The Cashion Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cashion Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cashion Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Cashion Foundation's EIN?
The Cashion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0912616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cashion 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Cashion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cashion-foundation-morg_3a10b00bcaa8477d8516b6880267ec43
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