Makoff Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4890018
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Makoff Family Foundation has awarded 406 grants totaling $1,530,785 to organizations in California, Arkansas and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $21,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,530,785
Total Assets
$2,776,424
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+233%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
3 of 12 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
54% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (54%), Oakland (9%), Santa Monica (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+98%
Strong 98% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (35%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Makoff Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-sinai | $21,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2025 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $20,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens Health | 2025 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2025 |
| Little Star | $5,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2025 |
| Brave Trails | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2025 |
| Pbs | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2025 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | World Aid | 2025 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2025 |
| Tree Academy | $5,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Community | 2025 |
| Ca Fire Fighters | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Community | 2025 |
| Sandals Fdn Jamaica Emergency Relief | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Jamacian Relief | 2025 |
| Ucla | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2024 |
| Cedars-sinai | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2024 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2024 |
| Vallejo Project | $10,000 | Vallejo, CA, US | Educational Svc | 2024 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens Health | 2024 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2024 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2024 |
| Boys Town | $1,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2024 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens Health | 2024 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2024 |
| Partner In Health | $1,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Health | 2024 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2024 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $4,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community Homelessness | 2024 |
| 350org | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2024 |
| Sierra Club | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2024 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2024 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2024 |
| Adl | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2024 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2024 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2024 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2024 |
| Living Jazz | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2024 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| Third Way | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2024 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2024 |
| Ucla | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2024 |
| Cedars-sinai | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2024 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2024 |
| Vallejo Project | $10,000 | Vallejo, CA, US | Educational Svc | 2024 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens Health | 2024 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2024 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2024 |
| Boys Town | $1,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2024 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens Health | 2024 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2024 |
| Partner In Health | $1,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Health | 2024 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2024 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $4,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community Homelessness | 2024 |
| 350org | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2024 |
| Sierra Club | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2024 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2024 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2024 |
| Adl | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2024 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2024 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2024 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2024 |
| Living Jazz | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2024 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2024 |
| Third Way | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2024 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2024 |
| Ucla | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2023 |
| Cedars-sinai | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2023 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2023 |
| Heifer Int'l | $2,975 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens' Health | 2023 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $1,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2023 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens' Health | 2023 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2023 |
| Nqapia | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2023 |
| People Concern | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community,homelessness | 2023 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2023 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $4,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community,homelessness | 2023 |
| 350org | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2023 |
| Sierra Club | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2023 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2023 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2023 |
| Adl | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2023 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2023 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Living Jazz | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2023 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| Third Way | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2023 |
| Morrocco Earthquake Wck Unicef | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Morrocco Aid | 2023 |
| Ucla | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2023 |
| Cedars-sinai | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2023 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2023 |
| Heifer Int'l | $2,975 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens' Health | 2023 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $1,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2023 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens' Health | 2023 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2023 |
| Nqapia | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2023 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2023 |
| People Concern | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community Homelessness | 2023 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2023 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $4,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community Homelessness | 2023 |
| 350org | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2023 |
| Sierra Club | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2023 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2023 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2023 |
| Adl | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2023 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2023 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Living Jazz | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2023 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2023 |
| Third Way | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2023 |
| Morrocco Earthquake Wck Unicef | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Morrocco Aid | 2023 |
| Ucla | $13,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2022 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2022 |
| Heifer Int'l | $2,870 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens' Health | 2022 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,500 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2022 |
| Boys Town | $2,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2022 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens' Health | 2022 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2022 |
| Nqapia | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2022 |
| People Concern | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community,homelessness | 2022 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2022 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $5,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community,homelessness | 2022 |
| 350org | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Sierra Club | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2022 |
| Aclu | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2022 |
| Adl | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2022 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2022 |
| Unicef | $6,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Living Jazz | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2022 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| Third Way | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2022 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2022 |
| Ucla | $13,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc Sch, Life Scitennis, Chan Asstssocial Justice | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrologyteen Line | 2022 |
| Piolt Light Fdn | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Servicesin Uganda, Sudan | 2022 |
| Heifer Int'l | $2,870 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinsons Patient Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Womens' Health | 2022 |
| Didi Hirsch Ment | $2,500 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| Little Star | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2022 |
| Boys Town | $2,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2022 |
| Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Womens' Health | 2022 |
| Iocdf | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health Research | 2022 |
| Nqapia | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2022 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2022 |
| People Concern | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community Homelessness | 2022 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Stem Family Violence | 2022 |
| First Nations Dev Ins | $5,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community Homelessness | 2022 |
| 350org | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Sierra Club | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2022 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2022 |
| Aclu | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civilliberties | 2022 |
| Adl | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2022 |
| Npr | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Radio | 2022 |
| Pbs | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Programservices | 2022 |
| Unicef | $6,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| School Of Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Living Jazz | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens Choir | 2022 |
| World Kitchenchef Andre | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| Unicef Ukrane | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ukraine Aid | 2022 |
| Third Way | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2022 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Voting Rights | 2022 |
| 350 Org | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Climate Movement | 2021 |
| Aclu | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civil Liberties | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2021 |
| Barbershop Books | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Education Programming | 2021 |
| Boys Town | $2,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2021 |
| Brave Trails | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health | 2021 |
| Cedars-sinai | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrology, Teen Line | 2021 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Service | $2,500 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Us Hunger | 2021 |
| First Nalions Dev Inst | $5,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Community, Homelessness | 2021 |
| Heifer International | $2,995 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2021 |
| Helping Hand | $3,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Afghan Refugees | 2021 |
| Iocdf Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Info With Ocd | 2021 |
| Kpcc | $2,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2021 |
| La World Affair Council | $3,625 | Culver City, CA, US | Community Service For Youth | 2021 |
| Little Star Foundation | $3,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2021 |
| Living Jazz | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens' Choir | 2021 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Miri's Listlaunch Good | $3,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Afghan Refugees | 2021 |
| Nquapia | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health | 2021 |
| Pbs S Cal Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2021 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood La | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Family Planning Options | 2021 |
| School On Wheels | $3,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2021 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Environment | 2021 |
| Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Development | 2021 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $2,500 | Concord, CA, US | Works To Stem Family Violence | 2021 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Development For Voting Rights | 2021 |
| The People Concern | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community, Homelessness | 2021 |
| The Trevor Project | $1,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Health | 2021 |
| The Vallejo Project | $10,000 | Vallejo, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Third Way | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Voting Rights | 2021 |
| Ucla Founder's Fund | $13,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Various Projects | 2021 |
| Unicef | $6,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Food Support | 2021 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $1,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2021 |
| 350 Org | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Climate Movement | 2020 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civil Liberties | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Fight Hate | 2020 |
| Barbershop Books | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Education Programming | 2020 |
| Boys Town | $2,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2020 |
| Cedars-sinai | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nephrology | 2020 |
| Cedars-sinai | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Teen Line | 2020 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Service | $1,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Mental Health Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency | 2020 |
| Heifer International | $3,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2020 |
| Iocdf Research Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Info With Ocd | 2020 |
| Kpcc | $1,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2020 |
| Little Star Foundation | $2,000 | Hesperus, CO, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors | 2020 |
| Living Jazz | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Childrens' Choir | 2020 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | $3,390 | Culver City, CA, US | Promotes International Relations | 2020 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Pbs S Cal Foundation | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2020 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood La | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Family Planning Options | 2020 |
| Reforma | $1,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Promote Library & Info Serv | 2020 |
| Rocksteady Boxing In Pd | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Programming Support | 2020 |
| School On Wheels | $1,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2020 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Promoting Peace | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Help The Poor | 2020 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $1,000 | Concord, CA, US | Works To Stem Family Violence | 2020 |
| Thepeopleconcern | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Housing | 2020 |
| Ucla | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Tennis Program | 2020 |
| Ucla | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Abc School | 2020 |
| Ucla | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Chancellor's Asst. | 2020 |
| Ucla | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Compass Internship | 2020 |
| Unicef | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Build Child Friendly School In Togo | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Food Support | 2020 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2020 |
| Zero Hour - Power Shift Network | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Trains Marginalized Young People | 2020 |
| Ocean Park Community Center | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Homeless In Santa Monica | 2019 |
| Kpcc | $1,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2019 |
| Abc School Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Acute Intervention For Children With Anxiety Disorders | 2019 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Camp For Waring Kids | 2019 |
| I Ocd Research Foundation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Information For People With Ocd | 2019 |
| Little Star Foundation | $2,000 | Hesperus, CO, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors/tennis Focus | 2019 |
| Unicef | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 1/2 Of $160,000 To Build Child Friendly School In Togo | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Helps Provide Family Planning Options | 2019 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $1,000 | Concord, CA, US | Works To Stem Family Violence | 2019 |
| Cedars Sinai-teen Line | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Teen Line At Risk Youth/high School Support Group | 2019 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Situations World Wide | 2019 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2019 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2019 |
| Living Jazz | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Oakland Childrens' Choir | 2019 |
| Ucla Tennis Program | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Tennis Program | 2019 |
| School On Wheels | $1,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2019 |
| Ucla Found Lat Studies | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2019 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Help The Poor | 2019 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | $3,390 | Culver City, CA, US | Promote International Relations | 2019 |
| Heifer International | $2,725 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2019 |
| Ucla Chancellor's Asst | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2019 |
| Cedars-sinai Nephrology | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Research | 2019 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civil Liberties | 2019 |
| Reading Holiday Projbarbershop Book | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Education Programming | 2019 |
| Covah | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Education Programming | 2019 |
| Pbs S Cal Foundation | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Support Program Services | 2019 |
| Rocksteady Boxing For Pd | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Programming Support | 2019 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Programs Support | 2019 |
| Boys Town | $5,000 | Boys Town, NE, US | Programs Support | 2019 |
| Ocean Park Community Center | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Homeless In Santa Monica | 2018 |
| Kpcc | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2018 |
| Abc School Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Acute Intervention For Children With Anxiety Disorders | 2018 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Camp For Waring Kids | 2018 |
| I Ocd Research Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Information For People With Ocd | 2018 |
| Little Star Foundation | $2,000 | Hesperus, CO, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors/tennis Focus | 2018 |
| Unicef | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 1/2 Of $160,000 To Build Child Friendly School In Togo | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Helps Provide Family Planning Options | 2018 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $500 | Concord, CA, US | Works To Stem Family Violence | 2018 |
| Cedars Sinai-teen Line | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Teen Line At Risk Youth/high School Support Group | 2018 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Situations World Wide | 2018 |
| Pbs Socal | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Major News Source | 2018 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2018 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2018 |
| St Mary's College | $1,000 | Moraga, CA, US | Program For Religious Pluralism | 2018 |
| Rand | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Graduate Program International Relations | 2018 |
| Living Jazz | $500 | Oakland, CA, US | Oakland Childrens' Choir | 2018 |
| Coalition For Engaged Education | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Variety Of Local Educational Programs For Foster And Incarcerated Kids | 2018 |
| Ucla Tennis Program | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Tennis Program | 2018 |
| School On Wheels | $1,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2018 |
| Ucla Found Lat Studies | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2018 |
| New Village Girls Academy | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Help The Poor | 2018 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | $3,390 | Culver City, CA, US | Promote International Relations | 2018 |
| Heifer International | $2,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2018 |
| Ucla Chancellor's Asst | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Cedars-sinai Nephrology | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Research | 2018 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civil Liberties | 2018 |
| La Education Partnership | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Breed St Shul Community Project | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | $250 | Arlington, VA, US | Research | 2018 |
| Ocean Park Community Center | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Homeless In Santa Monica | 2017 |
| Kpcc | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2017 |
| Abc School Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Acute Intervention For Children With Anxiety Disorders | 2017 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Camp For Waring Kids | 2017 |
| I Ocd Research Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Information For People With Ocd | 2017 |
| Little Star Foundation | $2,000 | Hesperus, CO, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors/tennis Focus | 2017 |
| Unicef | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 1/2 Of $160,000 To Build Child Friendly School In Togo | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Helps Provide Family Planning Options | 2017 |
| Cedars Sinai-teen Line | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Teen Line At Risk Youth/high School Support Group | 2017 |
| Kiva Microfunds | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Micro Finance For People Around The World | 2017 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Situations World Wide | 2017 |
| Pbs Socal | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Major News Source | 2017 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2017 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2017 |
| St Mary's College | $1,000 | Moraga, CA, US | Program For Religious Pluralism | 2017 |
| Rand | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Graduate Program International Relations | 2017 |
| Living Jazz | $500 | Oakland, CA, US | Oakland Childrens' Choir | 2017 |
| Coalition For Engaged Education | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Variety Of Local Educational Programs For Foster And Incarcerated Kids | 2017 |
| Ucla Tennis Program | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Tennis Program | 2017 |
| School On Wheels | $1,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2017 |
| Ucla Found Lat Studies | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2017 |
| New Village Girls Academy | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Help The Poor | 2017 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | $3,390 | Culver City, CA, US | Promote International Relations | 2017 |
| Cedars-sinai-paliative Care Program | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Palitative Care | 2017 |
| Ucla Chancellor's Asst | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Cedars-sinai Nephrology | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Research | 2017 |
| Aclu | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Civil Liberties | 2017 |
| Ocean Park Community Center | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support Homeless In Santa Monica | 2016 |
| Kpcc | $1,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Major News Source | 2016 |
| Abc School Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Acute Intervention For Children With Anxiety Disorders | 2016 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Camp For Waring Kids | 2016 |
| I Ocd Research Foundation | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Research Patient Information For People With Ocd | 2016 |
| Little Star Foundation | $2,000 | Hesperus, CO, US | Camp For Child Cancer Survivors/tennis Focus | 2016 |
| Unicef | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 1/2 Of $160,000 To Build Child Friendly School In Togo | 2016 |
| Cedars-sinai Nephrology | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund For Nephrologyand Transplant Program | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Helps Provide Family Planning Options | 2016 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence | $500 | Concord, CA, US | Works To Stem Family Violence | 2016 |
| Cedars Sinai-teen Line | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Teen Line At Risk Youth/high School Support Group | 2016 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Situations World Wide | 2016 |
| Pbs Socal | $1,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Major News Source | 2016 |
| Ucla Fund | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Chancellor's Associates | 2016 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Repairs Fistulas For Women | 2016 |
| Pilot Light Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Services In Uganda, Sudan | 2016 |
| St Mary's College | $1,000 | Moraga, CA, US | Program For Religious Pluralism | 2016 |
| Rand | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Graduate Program International Relations | 2016 |
| Living Jazz | $500 | Oakland, CA, US | Oakland Childrens' Choir | 2016 |
| Coalition For Engaged Education | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Variety Of Local Educational Programs For Foster And Incarcerated Kids | 2016 |
| Ucla Tennis Program | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Tennis Program | 2016 |
| School On Wheels | $1,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Support Of Education | 2016 |
| Ucla Found Lat Studies | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2016 |
| New Village Girls Academy | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Education | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Help The Poor | 2016 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | $4,440 | Culver City, CA, US | Promote International Relations | 2016 |
| Heifer International | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Prevent Hunger | 2016 |
| Cedars-sinai-paliative Care Program | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Palitative Care | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-4890018 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 143 OCEAN AVENUE EXT Santa Monica, CA 90402-1211 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Makoff Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Ceo | Rhoda Makoff |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Dwight Makoff |
| Secretary | Jeffrey Makoff |
| Director | Gregory Makoff |
| Director | Eve Makoff |
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