John W. Porter Trust Grant

John W. Porter Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John W. Porter Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The John W. Porter Trust Grant, established in 1947, aims to enhance the lives of Long Beach, California residents by supporting non-profit organizations. The foundation focuses on arts, education, health, and other community benefits. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and operate within California, with a preference for those serving the Long Beach area. Grants foster positive community impact, reflecting Mr. Porter's vision for a better society.

Overview

About the Foundation The John W. Porter Trust was established in 1947 under the Last Will and Testament of John W. Porter. Mr. Porter was born in Ohio in 1857 and resided in Long Beach, California from the 1910s until the time of his death in 1946. His home was located on scenic East Ocean Boulevard between Molino and Temple Avenues. Mission To improve the lives of the citizens of Long Beach, California through grants to non-profit organizations. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Grants are made to charitable, benevolent, religious, and educational organizations within the state of California, with a historical focus on organizations benefitting the community of Long Beach.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. States served: California  Geographic limitations: Recipient organizations must be within California, and it has been the foundation’s practice to select grantees benefitting the Long Beach community.