The Held Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-4016569

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Held Foundation has awarded 230 grants totaling $2,234,018 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $165,000, with a median award of $1,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,234,018
Total Assets
$6,901,085
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$2,000
% Median Grant Decline
-27% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

9 of 24 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

80% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (50%), Santa Monica (6%), Beverly Hills (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-53%

Declining funding trend with 53% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Held Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Sinai Temple $333 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
American Jewish University $5,000 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Junior Blind Of America $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
The Ucla Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Our House $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Cedar Sinai Board Of Gov $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2023
Madd $100 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $22,700 Culver City, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Safe Place For Youth $1,000 Venice, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Scholar Match $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Alma Back Yard Farms $30,000 Compton, CA, US Public Charity 2023
California Community 4 Mallory $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Harvest Home $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Homes 4 Families $1,500 Woodland Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Camp Ramah $1,500 New York, NY, US Public Charity 2023
Cayton Children's Museum $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Feeding San Diego $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Public Charity 2023
Jq International $500 West Hollywood, CA, US Public Charity 2023
La Jewish Home $6,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Simon Wiesenthal Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
St John's Community Health $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Jewish Community Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2023
Jewish Home For The Aging $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Federation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Our House $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Beit T'shuvah $25 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Cedar Sinai Board Of Gov $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2022
Jvs $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Madd $100 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $22,700 Culver City, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Public Charity 2022
City Of Hope $23,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Save The Children $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Wayfinder Family Services $10,750 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $500 Trumbull, CT, US Public Charity 2022
Alma Back Yard Farms $25,000 Compton, CA, US Public Charity 2022
California Community 4 Mallory $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Harvest Home $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Homes 4 Families $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Library Foundation $850 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Jewish Home For The Aging $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Federation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Our House $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Beit T'shuvah $25 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Cedar Sinai Board Of Gov $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2022
Jvs $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Madd $100 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $22,700 Culver City, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Public Charity 2022
City Of Hope $23,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Save The Children $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Wayfinder Family Services $10,750 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $500 Trumbull, CT, US Public Charity 2022
Alma Back Yard Farms $25,000 Compton, CA, US Public Charity 2022
California Community 4 Mallory $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Harvest Home $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Homes 4 Families $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Library Foundation $850 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Jewish Home For The Aging $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Federation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Our House $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Beit T'shuvah $25 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Cedar Sinai Board Of Gov $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2022
Jvs $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Madd $100 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $22,700 Culver City, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Public Charity 2022
City Of Hope $23,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Save The Children $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Public Charity 2022
The Jewish Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Wayfinder Family Services $10,750 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $500 Trumbull, CT, US Public Charity 2022
Alma Back Yard Farms $25,000 Compton, CA, US Public Charity 2022
California Community 4 Mallory $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Harvest Home $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Homes 4 Families $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2022
The Library Foundation $850 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2022
Sinai Temple $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
The Jewish Federation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
American Jewish University $28,000 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Cedar Sinai Board Of Gov $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2021
Team Rubicon $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Bounce Children's Foundation $1,000 Deerfield, IL, US Public Charity 2021
City Of Hope $20,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc $3,500 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2021
Wayfinder Family Services $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
The Guardians Of The La Jewish Home $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Women Voices Now $1,000 Rolling Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Jewish Free Loan Association $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Safe Parking La $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Safe Place For Youth $1,000 Venice, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Scholar Match $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Beverly Hills Theatre Guild $1,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Tower Cancer Research Foundation $3,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Write Girl $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2021
Jewish Home For The Aging $15,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2020
The Jewish Federation $58,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
American Jewish University $10,000 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2020
The Ucla Foundation $110,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2020
Madd $150 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2020
City Of Hope $40,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Planned Parenthood $500 West Hollywood, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Zimmer Children's Museum $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc $1,500 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2020
Wayfinder Family Services $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Downtown Women's Center $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Hasidah $2,000 Berkeley, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Larkin Street Youth Services $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Leukemia Lymphoma Society $1,000 Rye Brook, NY, US Public Charity 2020
Pbs Learn At Home $500 Costa Mesa, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Shareing And Careing $2,000 Astoria, NY, US Public Charity 2020
Skid Row Housing Trust $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
The Fairplex Child Development Cent $10,000 Pomona, CA, US Public Charity 2020
The Guardians Of The La Jewish Home $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2020
Women Voices Now $500 Rolling Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2020
World Central Kitchen $10,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2020
Jewish Home For The Aging $10,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Sinai Temple $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
The Jewish Federation $97,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
American Jewish University $30,750 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Our House $750 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Sinai Akiba $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Beit T'shuvah $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Cedar Sinai Board Of Governors $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
American Israel Education Foundatio $30,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2018
Friends Of Larc $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Phase One $2,100 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Team Rubicon $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Bh Firefighter's Association $350 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Madd $120 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Bh Police Officers Association $500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2018
City Of Hope $20,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Chabad Georgia Tech $1,360 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2018
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc $4,000 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2018
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Bellflower, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Birthright Israel Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Public Charity 2018
The Dominguez Dream $500 Sacramento, CA, US Public Charity 2018
The Foundation For Camp Bob Wal $550 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Wayfinder Family Service $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Concern Foundation $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2018
Jewish Home For The Aging $10,500 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Sinai Temple $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
The Jewish Federation $10,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
American Jewish University $30,000 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Junior Blind Of America $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Ucla $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Hass School Of Business $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Cedar Sinai Board Of Governors $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
First Descents $1,250 Denver, CO, US Public Charity 2017
Los Angeles Holocaust Museum $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Southern California $60 North Hollywood, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Alzheimer's Association $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
American Israel Education Foundatio $30,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2017
Friends Of Larc $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Team Rubicon $52,500 El Segundo, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Bh Firefighter's Association $350 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Madd $120 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Bh Police Officers Association $350 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Smile Train $100 New York, NY, US Public Charity 2017
Bounce Children's Foundation $500 Deerfield, IL, US Public Charity 2017
Los Angeles Fire Dept $105 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,250 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Planned Parenthood $1,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Savvy Giving By Design $500 San Diego, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center $3,000 Montgomery, AL, US Public Charity 2017
Ziman Center For Real Estate $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Zimmer Children's Museum $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
All Hands Volunteers $500 Mattapoisett, MA, US Public Charity 2017
Antelope Valley Futbol Club $500 Palmdale, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Aspca $100 New York, NY, US Public Charity 2017
Chabad Georgia Tech $360 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2017
Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles $200 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Chirla $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc $4,000 Atlanta, GA, US Public Charity 2017
Global Giving $500 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2017
Guide Dogs Of America $200 Sylmar, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Habitat For Humanity $500 Americus, GA, US Public Charity 2017
Jewish Family Service $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Rbi $500 Boston, MA, US Public Charity 2017
Save The Children $3,000 Fairfield, CT, US Public Charity 2017
St Joseph Center $500 Venice, CA, US Public Charity 2017
The Jewish Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2017
Jewish Home For The Aging $10,000 Reseda, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Sinai Temple $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
The Jewish Federation $165,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
American Jewish University $32,500 Bel Air, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Junior Blind Of America $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Hass School Of Business $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Public Charity 2016
The Johns Hopkins University $50 Baltimore, MD, US Public Charity 2016
Our House $180 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Sinai Akiba $650 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Beit T'shuvah $3,375 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Cedar Sinai Board Of Governors $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Alzheimer's Association $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
American Israel Education Foundatio $25,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity 2016
Food On Foot $3,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Phase One $2,100 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Team Rubicon $51,000 El Segundo, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Lighthouse Medical Missions $500 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Madd $120 Gardena, CA, US Public Charity 2016
American Civil Liberties Union $100 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
American Friend Of The Hebrew Unive $1,500 Encino, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Bounce Children's Foundation $400 Deerfield, IL, US Public Charity 2016
Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast $1,000 Westminster, CA, US Public Charity 2016
City Of Hope Hospital Comprehensive $10,000 Duarte, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Engineers Without Borders Usa $1,000 Denver, CO, US Public Charity 2016
International Rescue Committee $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Jewish Healing Hospice Center $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Los Angeles Fire Dept $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Maccabi Usa $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Public Charity 2016
Natural Resources Defense Council $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2016
New Horizons $1,000 North Hills, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Nextgen Climate America $200 San Francisco, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Planned Parenthood $1,100 West Hollywood, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Savvy Giving By Design $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Southern Poverty Law Center $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US Public Charity 2016
Team Joseph $200 Lakewood, CA, US Public Charity 2016
The Rape Foundation $360 Santa Monica, CA, US Public Charity 2016
Ziman Center For Real Estate $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Publich Charity 2016
Zimmer Children's Museum $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Public Charity 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 95-4016569
Website N/A
Address 1880 CENTURY PARK EAST 500 Los Angeles, CA 90067-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Held Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Melissa Bordy
Trustee Robert Held
Trustee Joseph Held

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.