Private foundation · EIN 58-6440956 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isidore C and Penny W Myers 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: 1 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $2.5M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.5M
Median grant
$2.5M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$44M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Foundation of OcIrvine, CATo Further Donee Organization's exempt purpose$2.5M

About this foundation

Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Isidore C Myers, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Isidore C and Penny W Myers 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 Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 1 grants, a median of $2.5M.

Where does Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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