Tran Mission Foundation
Tran Mission Foundation is a private foundation, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $23K.
Tran Mission Foundation at a glance
In short: Tran Mission Foundation gave $23K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $22,590
- -72.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,227
- -76.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Tran Mission Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Uc Davis Foundation ($10K). Together the top 6 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $83K (2020). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Vietnames Student Assoc Univ of Min Minneapolis, MN | Education | $3,590 |
| St Marks University Parish Isla Vista, CA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Thomas More Catholic Church Oceanside, CA | Religious | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Orange Coast Memorial Med Center Fountain Valley, CA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Orange, CA | Religious | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $25,920 | $22,590 | 7 | $25,421 | — |
| 2020 | $21,085 | $84,090 | $83,300 | 6 | — | $3,109 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tran Mission Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeanette H. Thai
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Son T. Tran
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Tran Mission Foundation
How much does Tran Mission Foundation give each year?
Tran Mission Foundation gave $23K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $83K across 6 grants.
What is Tran Mission Foundation's typical grant size?
Tran Mission Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,227, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tran Mission Foundation give grants?
Tran Mission Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (16%).
Does Tran Mission Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Tran Mission Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Tran Mission Foundation's largest grantees?
Tran Mission Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Uc Davis Foundation ($10,000), Vietnames Student Assoc Univ of Min ($3,590) and St Marks University Parish ($3,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Tran Mission Foundation's EIN?
Tran Mission Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3884546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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