Private foundation · EIN 27-4382928 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Barbara Siris Charitable 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: 8 grants paid, $152K total, median $8,655. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$152K
Median grant
$8,655
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad LubavitchBrooklyn, NYTo aid philanthropic programs$90K
Ohel ChanaLos Angeles, CATo aid recipient organzition$23K
Congregation Levi YitzchokLos Angeles, CATo aid philanthropic programs$11K
Yeshiva Ohr ElchononLos Angeles, CATo aid the recipient organization$8,700
Cheder MenachemLos Angeles, CATo aid the recipient organization$8,611
Rabbi Raichik's MikvahLos Angeles, CATo aid the recipient organiztion.$4,300
Kollel Yechiel YehudaLos Angeles, CATo aid the recipient organization$3,919
Chabad of East PlantationPlantation, FLTo aid the recipient organization$2,200

By state: New York 1 · California 6 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Barbara Siris Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Adam Raeburn, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Barbara Siris Charitable 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 Barbara Siris Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 8 grants, a median of $8,655.

Where does Barbara Siris Charitable Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), California (6 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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