Make Yourself Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 47-0921336 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$782K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Hope | Washington DC, DC | Its mission is work with local health workers and health systems to provide urgent relief and transformative solutions that drive lasting… | $25,000 |
| Inclusive Action for the City | Los Angeles, CA | Its mission is to serve underinvested communities and build thriving local economies by improving access to transformative capital, and… | $15,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | Its mission is to lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals. | $10,000 |
| Music Will | Covina, CA | Its mission is helping US nation's schools become a more harmonious and safe space for students, so they are better equipped to navigate… | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Its mission is to get more nourishing food to pantry shelves and food banks so that people facing hunger can access the meals they need… | $10,000 |
| Arts for LA | West Covina, CA | Its mission is to invest in leadership development, growing networks of civically-engaged advocates, building deep relationships with… | $10,000 |
| Music Forward Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Its mission is creating equity, removing barriers, and increasing access and opportunity for underrepresented voices. | $5,000 |
| Arts for LA | West Covina, CA | Its mission is to invest in leadership development, growing networks of civically-engaged advocates, building deep relationships with… | $5,000 |
| Michael P Nosco Foundation | Newbury Park, CA | Its mission is to provide financial relief to families and/or individuals who are confronting a life threatening illness. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $42,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0921336
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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