Private foundation · EIN 26-1139075 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Muskin Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $146K total, median $5,000. 62% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$146K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Water Buffalo ClubLos Angeles, CADedicated to fosteringthe well-being ofunderserved andat-risk children inlos angeles through$70K
Alzheimer's AssociationLos Angeles, CATo fight againstalzheimers diseasethrough research$5,000
American Technion SocietyLos Angeles, CATo enable the technionto improve the wellbeing of israel andall humanity throughleadership in science$5,000
Beit T'shuvahLos Angeles, CACommunityto restore lost soulsthough a healing$5,000
California State University Northridge FoundationNorthridge, CATo provide leadership for the cultivation and stewardship of philanthropic gifts for the colleges, departments, programs, and centers acros…$5,000
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYTo offer educational, cultural, recreational, social services programs, and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing suppor…$5,000
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LALos Angeles, CAEnrich lives ofchildren fromsingle-parent homes$5,000
Lagerlof Cares FoundationPasadena, CATo help build a stronger, and more connected, community by investing in local nonprofit programs dedicated to serving local youth and famil…$5,000
Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Greater LALos Angeles, CATo help patients withblood cancers livebetter lives$5,000
Michael Jfox Foundation for Parkinson'sNew York, NYDedicated to find acure for parkinsonsdisease throughresearch$5,000
The Legion FundNashville, TNTo assist 5th group soldiers and their families by supporting their essential needs.$5,000
Veterans Exploring Treatment SolutionsSouthlake, TXTo provide resources, research, and advocacy for us military veterans seeking treatment with psychedelic-assisted therapies.$5,000
Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DCAdvance a realisticunderstanding ofamerican interests inthe middle east$5,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYImproving lives by accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat t1d.$2,510
Doctor's Without BordersNew York, NYTo bring medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and social exclusion.$2,500
Musicares FoundationSanta Monica, CATo provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.$2,500
United Firefighters of Los Angeles CityLos Angeles, CATo provide assistance to communities devastated by the los angeles wildfires.$2,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.$2,500
Omnipeace FoundationLos Angeles, CATo empower children in underserved communities through music education.$1,500
Flourish FoundationLos Angeles, CATo support mental health and personal growth$1,000
We Spark Cancer CenterSherman Oaks, CATo help provideemotional support tothose affected bycancers$500

By state: California 13 · New York 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Muskin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, administered in care of John E Saunders, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Muskin Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Muskin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $146K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Muskin Family Foundation give?

California (13 grants), New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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