Private foundation · EIN 95-4016569 · Los Angeles, California

The Held 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: 9 grants paid, $95K total, median $1,000. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$95K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wayfinder Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAPublic charity$61K
American Israel Education FoundatioWashington, DCPublic charity$25K
LA Jewish HomeBeverly Hills, CAPublic charity$5,000
Sinai TempleLos Angeles, CAPublic charity$1,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyLos Angeles, CAPublic charity$1,000
Rett Syndrome Research TrustTrumbull, CTPublic charity$720
JvsLos Angeles, CAPublic charity$500
MaddGardena, CAPublic charity$250
Steven S Wise TempleLos Angeles, CAPublic charity$250

By state: California 7 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

The Held Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 The Held 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 The Held Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $95K across 9 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Held Foundation give?

California (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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