Carolyn And Michael M Minchin Jr
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily focusing on faith-based initiatives and educational support. Its mission is reflected in its funding patterns, which heavily favor religious organizations, including churches and Christian educational institutions. The foundation supports a variety of causes, with significant grants directed towards high schools and community service organizations. It operates with a commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities, particularly within the context of religious values.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized faith-based organizations or private K–12 educational institutions, especially those with an existing relationship or clear alignment to the foundation's previous grants and a presence in California.
Good Fit
- • Religious congregation, ministry, or faith-based nonprofit.
- • Private Christian high schools or other K–12 faith-based educational institutions.
- • Established organizational track record and ability to receive a six-figure or mid-five-figure gift.
- • Existing ties or introductions to the foundation's officers or current grantees.
- • Programs primarily operating in California or with demonstrated impact in the foundation's favored locales.
Geography
Grants in the latest year were made to recipients in six different states, showing a multi-state footprint even though about 63% of dollars stayed in California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients (13 in an earlier year) indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees, though dollars are concentrated among a few large recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and filings show mostly repeat grantees (seven returning recipients), so unsolicited new entrants are unlikely despite a small number of new recipients appearing in recent years.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
