Private foundation · EIN 95-4657720 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irell & Manella 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: 4 grants paid, $68K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$68K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Public CounselLos Angeles, CAProvides pro bono legal services$34K
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CAProvides free legal services for low-income people in los angeles$23K
Skechers FoundationManhattan Beach, CASupports children with special needs and education$10K
Southern California Chinese Lawyers AssociationLos Angeles, CAAdvances the professional growth of chinese and asian american lawyers, jurists, and law students.$759

About this foundation

Irell & Manella Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Paul N Frimmer, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Irell & Manella 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 Irell & Manella Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 4 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Irell & Manella Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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