The Molina Family Foundation
The Molina Family Foundation is a private foundation based in South Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports 40 grants totaling $1,250,000 to charitable organizations.
The Molina Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Molina Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,250,000
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $37,177,149
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (41% 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 Molina Family 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: 1311 Chelten Way, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone: (562) 221-5615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Molina Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Vernon Ladies Association ($200K). Together the top 10 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 215 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 32% to Virginia, 7% to New York, 6% to Florida, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Molina Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 (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 $1.3M (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association Mount Vernon, VA | Operating Support and Exhibit Renovation | $200,000 |
| United States of Care Campaign Arlington, VA | Operating Support and DEI Capacity Building | $200,000 |
| Young Invincibles Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Community Catalyst Boston, MA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Families USA NW Washington, WA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Justice in Aging Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Support of Audubon Center at Debs Park | $50,000 |
| The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Ojai, CA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless San Diego, CA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Aztlan Athletics Foundation South Pasadena, CA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $37,177,149 | $2,074,587 | $1,946,432 | $1,250,000 | 40 | $1,624,470 | $1,761,762 | $2,141,023 |
| 2023 | $37,215,073 | $667,793 | $2,620,114 | $2,023,334 | 49 | $2,308,421 | $433,160 | $1,921,837 |
| 2022 | $39,167,394 | $772,410 | $2,701,145 | $2,093,333 | 54 | $2,313,222 | $489,756 | $1,934,237 |
| 2021 | $41,096,129 | $5,262,827 | $2,658,761 | $2,058,333 | 38 | $2,266,401 | $4,892,742 | $2,194,658 |
| 2020 | $38,492,063 | $1,139,604 | $2,258,280 | $1,671,000 | 34 | — | $749,434 | $2,119,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Molina Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grants support organizations working in areas including health care, conservation, social services, education, and cultural institutions. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
United States of Care Campaign, which received $200,000 in 2024, says its mission is to ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care. The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, which received $50,000, says it works to protect and restore the Ojai Valley’s open space, wildlife habitat, and watershed. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, which received $25,000, says it shares its collections to support scholarship, learning, creativity, and transformative experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,250,000 through 40 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,500 to $200,000, with a median award of $25,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to Mount Vernon Ladies Association for operating support and exhibit renovation, and $200,000 to United States of Care Campaign for operating support and DEI capacity building. Other grants included $75,000 to Young Invincibles for operating support; $50,000 each to Community Catalyst, Families USA, Justice in Aging, National Audubon Society, and The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy; and $25,000 each to Alpha Project for the Homeless, Aztlan Athletics Foundation, California Competes, and Campaign for College Opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph M Molina as president, Therese Molina as treasurer, David Molina as vice president, Carley Befeler as assistant vice president, Mary Clare Molina as secretary, and Colleen Troussel as assistant secretary.
The Molina Family Foundation is led by Joseph M. Molina, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph M. Molina
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carley Befeler
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colleen Troussel
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Molina
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Clare Molina
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Therese Molina
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Molina Family Foundation
How much does The Molina Family Foundation give each year?
The Molina Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 49 grants.
What is The Molina Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Molina Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,250, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Molina Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Molina Family Foundation give grants?
The Molina Family Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), St Petersburg, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Molina Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Molina Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Molina Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Molina Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Vernon Ladies Association ($200,000), United States of Care Campaign ($200,000) and Young Invincibles ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Molina Family Foundation?
The Molina Family Foundation reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 The Molina Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grants support organizations working in areas including health care, conservation, social services, education, and cultural institutions. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Molina Family 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 The Molina Family Foundation's EIN?
The Molina Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1873999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Molina Family 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 October 2026.
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Live grants for the work The Molina Family 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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