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The John C Mithun Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 454228213  ·  Private foundation

Based in Santa Barbara, California, The John C Mithun Foundation has awarded $8.0M across 221 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Lobero Theatre. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.3M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$84.0M
Assets (FY2025)
221
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What The John C Mithun Foundation funds

The John C Mithun Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLgbtq RightsLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

familiesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lobero Theatre
GENERAL
Santa Barbara, CA$250K2023
Foodbank
GENERAL
Santa Barbara, CA$200K2022
Santa Barbara City College
GENERAL.
Santa Barbara, CA$190K2018

How to apply for funding from The John C Mithun Foundation

The John C Mithun Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The John C Mithun Foundation

Does The John C Mithun Foundation accept grant applications?
The John C Mithun Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The John C Mithun Foundation fund?
The John C Mithun Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Lobero Theatre, Foodbank, Santa Barbara City College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The John C Mithun Foundation give in grants?
The John C Mithun Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 221 grants.
Where is The John C Mithun Foundation located?
The John C Mithun Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454228213.
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About this profile. This page is built from The John C Mithun Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The John C Mithun Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.