Maier Margolis Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4833524
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Maier Margolis Foundation has awarded 170 grants totaling $193,454 to organizations in California, Illinois and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $60 to $5,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 16 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
64% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (58%), Santa Monica (15%), Mill Valley (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 43% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Maier Margolis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Team High Foundation | $2,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Kiddo | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $80 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Team High Foundation | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Kiddo | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $80 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Team High Foundation | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Kiddo | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $80 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Team High Foundation | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $3,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Kiddo | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $72 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Raices | $4,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Team High Foundation | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Westside Food Bank | $4,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| City Of Hope | $700 | Duarte, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Kiddo | $1,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $72 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Team High Foundation | $750 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Westside Food Bank | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| American Red Cross | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| City Of Hope | $700 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $3,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Jewish Federation | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Kiddo | $2,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $60 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Pbs | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| American Cancer Society | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| City Of Hope | $700 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Kiddo | $2,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $60 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Pbs | $300 | Arlington, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Stand With Us | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| City Of Hope | $700 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $2,000 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Kiddo | $2,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| City Of Hope | $700 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Los Angeles | $1,500 | Carson, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation | $700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Jnf Jewish National Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Kiddo | $2,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Maier Margolis Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-4833524 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 10356 GLENBARR AVE Los Angeles, CA 90064-4537 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Maier Margolis Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Marcia Margolis |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Shana Margolis |
| Vice-president | Joshua Margolis |
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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