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Private Foundation
THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION
THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $29.0M, expenses of $4.5M, total assets of $84.0M. Imperigo tracks 494 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $18.8M.
EIN: 454228213
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$29.0M
Total Expenses$4.5M
Total Assets$84.0M
Grants Given494
Grant Total$18.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
LOBERO THEATRE
GENERAL
$505,000
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
GENERAL
$225,000
SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY
GENERAL
$200,000
GIRLS INC - CARPINTERIA
GENERAL
$180,000
CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS (CUAFG)
GENERAL
$160,000
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Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
John C Mithun
VICE PRESIDENT
Mercedes M Millington
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan M Torrey
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29.0M | $4.5M | $84.0M |
| 2024 | $10.2M | $3.7M | $59.5M |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2.9M | $52.9M |
| 2022 | $17.1M | $3.4M | $53.3M |
| 2021 | $3.4M | $2.7M | $39.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.4M to $29.0M (+743%), with total assets most recently reported at $84.0M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, HI, MN, NY, VA.
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