The Ojai Civic Association
The Ojai Civic Association is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in Ojai, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $195K.
The Ojai Civic Association at a glance
In short: The Ojai Civic Association gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,541
- +163.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,635
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,271
- Total assets
- $1,482,968
- +2.6% 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 Ojai Civic Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ojai Unified School District-Nordof ($70K). Together the top 4 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ojai Civic Association gives
- Giving grew 14954% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 226% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $155K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ojai Unified School District-Nordof Ojai, CA | Charitable Activities | $70,000 |
| Ojai Music Festival Ojai, CA | Charitable Activities | $58,541 |
| Ojai Valley Womens Club Ojai, CA | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Ojai Independence Day Committee Ojai, CA | Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,482,968 | $217,140 | $179,102 | $150,541 | 4 | $156,753 | $194,716 | $69,371 |
| 2024 | $1,444,930 | $186,610 | $79,872 | $57,200 | 3 | $59,200 | $163,863 | $17,349 |
| 2023 | $1,339,112 | $164,990 | $58,596 | $43,600 | 3 | $45,600 | $149,919 | — |
| 2022 | $1,241,821 | $150,477 | $25,269 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $150,215 | — |
| 2021 | $1,137,792 | $142,416 | $174,236 | $154,600 | 2 | $319,752 | $132,999 | $11,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ojai Civic Association reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ojai Civic Association is led by Dean Vadnais, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Vadnais
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bob Soares
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ernie Ford
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Fritz Menninger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Roger Essick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Buck
Sec.treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tony Thacher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ojai Civic Association
How much does The Ojai Civic Association give each year?
The Ojai Civic Association gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
What is The Ojai Civic Association's typical grant size?
The Ojai Civic Association's median grant in 2025 was $39,271, and its average grant was $37,635, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ojai Civic Association give grants?
The Ojai Civic Association 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 Ojai, CA (4 grants).
Does The Ojai Civic Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Ojai Civic Association's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (4 grants).
How large is The Ojai Civic Association?
The Ojai Civic Association reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ojai Civic Association?
The Ojai Civic Association is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in Ojai, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Ojai Civic Association's EIN?
The Ojai Civic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1063265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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