Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4716767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $110 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard University | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Education | $75,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Research | $43,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Research | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Wellesley Hills, MA | Research | $5,500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic needs | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic needs | $2,500 |
| UCLA Fowler Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic needs | $2,500 |
| Hammer Museum - UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic needs | $1,125 |
| Stanford Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Domestic needs | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Domestic needs | $500 |
| Jdrf | New York, NY | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Lafd Adopt a Fire Station | Los Angeles, CA | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $110 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cold Springs, KY | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Uso | Washignton, DC | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Domestic needs | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Domestic needs | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,435 | 22 |
| 2024 | $176,900 | 21 |
| 2023 | $181,870 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349101604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4716767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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