The Jo Mitchell Foundation
The Jo Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Jo Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jo Mitchell Foundation gave $150K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,235,740
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jo Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Los Angeles Music and Art ($50K). Together the top 6 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jo Mitchell Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Music and Art Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Shelter's Right Hand Whittier, CA | Charitable | $47,000 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Feminist Majority Fdn Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Eldridge Rice Elementary School PTA Rosemead, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Garvey Education Foundation Rosemead, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,235,740 | $18,686 | $165,479 | $150,000 | 6 | $150,000 | $24,148 | $77,720 |
| 2024 | $1,382,533 | $41,606 | $91,796 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $24,810 | $75,673 |
| 2023 | $1,432,723 | $95,128 | $106,607 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $63,521 | $70,770 |
| 2022 | $1,444,202 | $71,795 | $158,651 | $150,000 | 4 | $150,000 | $63,144 | $74,088 |
| 2021 | $1,541,749 | $121,252 | $11,825 | — | — | — | $109,487 | $84,288 |
| 2020 | $1,432,322 | $12,345 | $17,048 | — | — | — | $60,659 | $71,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jo Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jo Mitchell Foundation is led by Edward Pearson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Pearson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannette Yazedjian
CFO & Secretary
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 The Jo Mitchell Foundation
How much does The Jo Mitchell Foundation give each year?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation gave $150K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 4 grants.
What is The Jo Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jo Mitchell Foundation give grants?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rosemead, CA (2 grants).
Does The Jo Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Jo Mitchell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Jo Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Los Angeles Music and Art ($50,000), Shelter's Right Hand ($47,000) and KCRW ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jo Mitchell Foundation?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jo Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
The Jo Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4648825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- 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 June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Jo Mitchell Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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