Private foundation · EIN 20-2791727 · Valencia, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ullman Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $130K total, median $22K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$130K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Make a WishCamarillo, CACharitable$45K
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILCharitable$25K
Childrens HospitalLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Hollywood Wilshire YMCAHollywood, CACharitable$19K
Hmnm Health FoundationValencia, CACharitable$10K
Hollywood Police Activities LeagueLos Angeles, CACharitable$6,000

By state: California 5 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Ullman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Valencia, California, administered in care of Steve Ullman, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ullman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ullman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 6 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Ullman Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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