Private foundation · EIN 81-3600918 · Westlake Village, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Resnik 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: 50 grants paid, $468K total, median $7,500. 62% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$468K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAHeal initiative$33K
University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAFiat lux scholarship$25K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIgeneral operating support$25K
Brave New FilmsLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Westside Neighborhood SchoolLos Angeles, CAAnnual Fund$18K
Lahaina Restoration FoundationLahaina, HIGeneral Operating Support$15K
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance ProjectSanta Monica, CAGeneral Operating Support$15K
Valley Beth ShalomEncino, CAValley beth shalom building fund$11K
Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$10K
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Public CounselLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$10K
Organization for Social Media SafetyWest Hills, CAGeneral operating support$10K
St Joseph CenterVenice, CAGeneral Operating Support$10K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Center for Constitutional RightsNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
NAACP Empowerment Programs IncBaltimore, MDGeneral operating support$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
San Fernando Valley Cancer FoundationVan Nuys, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Westside Neighborhood SchoolLos Angeles, CAto support the Justbooks program$10K
Center for Reproductive Rights IncNew York, NYgeneral operating support$10K
Habitat for Humanity MauiWailuku, HIgeneral operating support$10K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAGeneral operating support$7,500
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$7,500
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$7,500
Pasadena Humane Society and SPCAPasadena, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Ps ArtsLos Angeles, CASponsor for p.s. arts teaching artists booth$5,000
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HIGeneral operating support$5,000
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Center Theatre Group of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Laurence SchoolVan Nuys, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
The Art Resource CenterTempe, AZGeneral operating support$5,000
Inner City Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGenral operating support$5,000
Elem Youth in Distress IncNew York, NYgeneral operating support$5,000
Pacific Whale FoundationWailuku, HIgeneral operating support$5,000
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HIGeneral Operating Support$5,000
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$5,000
PBS SocalBurbank, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Jewish Family Service of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASOVA Community Food and Resource Program$5,000
Life Enrichment OptionsIssaquah, WAGeneral Operating Support$3,600
Jewish World WatchEncino, CAGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Brave New FilmsLos Angeles, CAFilm screening sponsorship$2,200
Jewish National Fund-Usa IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Westside Ballet of Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000
The Harold Grinspoon FoundationAgawam, MAGeneral Operating Support$1,000

By state: California 31 · New York 7 · Hawaii 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Maryland 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Resnik Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Village, California, administered in care of Citrin Cooperman, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Resnik 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 Resnik Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $468K across 50 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Resnik Family Foundation give?

California (31 grants), New York (7 grants), Hawaii (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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