Private foundation · EIN 87-3486374 · Thousand Oaks, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mizel 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: 14 grants paid, $307K total, median $20K. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$307K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, COSupport of charitable purpose$75K
Museums AssociationLondon, UKSupport of charitable purpose$45K
NyuNew York, NYSupport of charitable purpose$35K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$25K
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment CommissionLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$25K
Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$25K
Usc Leonard Davis School of GerontologyLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$20K
The Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$20K
Newbury Park High SchoolNewbury Park, CASupport of charitable purpose$10K
The B FoundationWilmington, DESupport of charitable purpose$7,500
Taylen Lauren Horton FoundationCanoga Park, CASupport of charitable purpose$5,000
Westside Guild of Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport of charitable purpose$5,000
AdventhealthAltamonte Springs, FLSupport of charitable purpose$5,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILSupport of charitable purpose$4,500

By state: California 8 · Colorado 1 · INTL 1 · New York 1 · Delaware 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Mizel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Thousand Oaks, California, administered in care of Michael Fowler, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Mizel 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 Mizel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $307K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Mizel Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Colorado (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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