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The Mccune Foundation

Ventura, California  ·  EIN 770242953  ·  Private foundation

The Mccune Foundation is a private foundation based in Ventura, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $814K in grants paid and $1.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 481 individual grants from this funder — $4.4M awarded across 2018–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$814K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$1.9M
Assets (FY2021)
481
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What The Mccune Foundation funds

The Mccune Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq RightsYouth Development

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, youth pop.

hispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenousyouth 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
Neo Philanthropy
I-CENTER IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
New York, NY$150K2023
Just Communities Central Coast
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Barbara, CA$48K2022
Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy)
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Ventura, CA$45K2023

How to apply for funding from The Mccune Foundation

From The Mccune Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY AND JULY”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mccunefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Mccune Foundation

Does The Mccune Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Mccune Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Mccune Foundation fund?
The Mccune Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Neo Philanthropy, Just Communities Central Coast, Cause (central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Mccune Foundation give in grants?
The Mccune Foundation reported $814K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 481 grants.
Where is The Mccune Foundation located?
The Mccune Foundation is based in Ventura, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770242953.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Mccune 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 Mccune Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.