Private foundation · EIN 95-4246827 · Los Angeles, California

Marcia and Lawrence Israel Foundation Inc

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: 35 grants paid, $930K total, median $20K. 77% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$930K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$100K
Providence Tarzana FoundationTarzana, CAPublic support of organization mission$75K
Jewish Federation Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$65K
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day SchoolNorthridge, CAPublic support of organization mission$50K
De Toledo High SchoolWest Hills, CAPublic support of organization mission$50K
Music Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$50K
Anti Defamation LeagueLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$36K
City of HopeDuarte, CAPublic support of organization mission$36K
Holocaust Museum LALos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$36K
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the AgingReseda, CAPublic support of organization mission$36K
The Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$36K
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$30K
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$30K
Beit T'shuvahLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$25K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNPublic support of organization mission$25K
St Vincent Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$25K
Temple Ahavat ShalomNorthridge, CAPublic support of organization mission$25K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$20K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAPublic support of organization mission$18K
Cayton Children's MuseumSanta Monica, CAPublic support of organization mission$18K
Jewish National FundNew York, NYPublic support of organization mission$18K
New HorizonsNorth Hills, CAPublic support of organization mission$18K
Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$18K
Wayfinder Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$18K
Yivo Institute for Jewish ResearchNew York, NYPublic support of organization mission$18K
Golden Heart RanchHermosa Beach, CAPublic support of organization mission$7,500
North Carolina Hillel Unc-Chaple HillChapel Hill, NCPublic support of organization mission$7,500
Partners for Potential IncVan Nuys, CAPublic support of organization mission$7,500
Tulane HillelNew Orleans, LAPublic support of organization mission$7,500
Concern FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$5,000
Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$5,000
Knock FoundationNorthridge, CAPublic support of organization mission$5,000
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization mission$5,000
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan CountiesMontgomery, NYPublic support of organization mission$2,000
Friendship CircleWest Bloomfield, MIPublic support of organization mission$2,000

By state: California 27 · New York 3 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Marcia and Lawrence Israel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Marcia and Lawrence Israel Foundation Inc 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 Marcia and Lawrence Israel Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $930K across 35 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Marcia and Lawrence Israel Foundation Inc give?

California (27 grants), New York (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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