The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tustin, California. Its 2025 filing states a purpose focused on ending child abuse and neglect through programs supporting families and training child-serving professionals.
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,090,000
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,636
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $29,638,368
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (96% 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 The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc
- 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: 191 E Main St Suite 2A, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 380-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Central OC ($800K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 122 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were Hawaii (2%), Iowa (1%), Montana (1%), and Pennsylvania (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc gives
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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2019) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Central OC Irvine, CA | Charitable | $800,000 |
| Laura's House Ladera Ranch, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC Tustin, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest of OC Irvine, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Anaheim, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Brackens Kitchen Garden Grove, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Orangewood Childrens Fdn Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community Action Partnership OC Garden Grove, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| CASA Orange, CA | Charitable | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,638,368 | $5,983,715 | $3,450,465 | $3,090,000 | 33 | $3,090,000 | $3,731,092 |
| 2024 | $27,103,123 | $4,075,467 | $2,624,356 | $2,336,000 | 24 | $2,336,000 | $1,983,276 |
| 2023 | $25,651,835 | $4,044,491 | $1,974,028 | $1,740,000 | 23 | $1,740,000 | $1,527,500 |
| 2022 | $23,560,211 | $1,395,188 | $1,693,592 | $1,470,000 | 22 | $1,470,000 | $251,464 |
| 2021 | $24,033,437 | $4,091,987 | $2,062,089 | $1,780,150 | 20 | $1,780,150 | $1,846,105 |
| 2020 | $21,816,150 | $3,230,027 | $1,788,523 | $1,605,000 | 14 | — | $1,164,742 |
| 2019 | $20,372,525 | $3,472,714 | $1,547,704 | $1,371,150 | 8 | — | $1,340,759 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states a purpose of ending child abuse and neglect by supporting families and training child-serving professionals. It also describes work with more than 25 child-focused nonprofits in Orange County.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address a range of community needs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast says it helps underserved young people build strong foundations and ensures they have mentors and champions. Laura’s House describes its work as changing beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while empowering people and families affected by abuse. Orangewood Foundation says it strives for equity for youth by valuing and supporting the lives they envision. Other grantees describe work in arts and community engagement, food access, food rescue and culinary training, and poverty prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $3,090,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $800,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Central OC; $250,000 each to Laura’s House, Pacific Symphony, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC; and $200,000 each to Second Harvest of OC and Meals on Wheels. Other listed grants included $100,000 each to Brackens Kitchen, Orangewood Childrens Fdn, and Community Action Partnership OC, and $75,000 to CASA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne L MacPherson as president, CEO, and director; James MacPherson as CFO, secretary, and director; and Jeffrey MacPherson as vice president and director.
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc is led by Anne L MacPherson, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne L MacPherson
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James MacPherson
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey MacPherson
V.pres. & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc
How much does The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 24 grants.
What is The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $93,636, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orange, CA (7 grants), Irvine, CA (4 grants), Tustin, CA (3 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (3 grants).
Does The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (33 grants).
Who are The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Central OC ($800,000), Laura's House ($250,000) and Pacific Symphony ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc reported $29.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing states a purpose of ending child abuse and neglect by supporting families and training child-serving professionals. It also describes work with more than 25 child-focused nonprofits in Orange County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc?
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 The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3779697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Joe MacPherson Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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