Mattel Children's Foundation
Historical FunderEl Segundo, California · EIN 95-3263647 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTEL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 CONTINENTAL BLVD, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 |
| Phone | 3102523630 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BY INVITATION ONLY BY PROGRAM, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DIRECTLY SERVING CHILDREN IN NEED. APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CHILDREN ARE ALSO ACCEPTED BY INVITATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE PROGRAM BUDGET, CERTIFICATION OF CHARITABLE STATUS, AND A CURRENT LIST OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DETAILS FOR ALL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC GRANTS, ARE AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://CORPORATE.MATTEL.COM/ABOUT-US/PHILANTHROPY/ |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED YEAR ROUND, FROM JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | THE MATTEL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION BELIEVES PLAY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CHILDREN BECAUSE IT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUT MILLIONS OF CHILDREN LACK ACCESS TO PLAY. THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS IS TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE, ONE CHILD AT A TIME BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED IN SUPPORT OF OUR BELIEFS. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR: - ENDOWMENTS - INDIVIDUALS - RELIGIOUS, FRATERNAL, POLITICAL, SOCIAL OR VETERAN'S ORGANIZATIONS - LABOR GROUPS - ADVERTISING |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matching Grants | El Segundo, CA | General operating support | $62,437 |
| American Red Cross | Santa Monica, CA | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Good Foundation | New York, NY | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Amry | Carson, CA | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Museique | Pasadena, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation | Hartford, CT | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Emerge Connecticut | New Haven, CT | Disaster relief | $7,500 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Soroka Medical Center | Scarsdale, NY | General operating support | $7,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matching Grants | El Segundo, CA | General operating support | $89,046 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Board grant | $15,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | New York, NY | Board grant | $15,000 |
| Aid for AIDS International Inc | New York, NY | Board grant | $7,500 |
| America Gives | New York, NY | Board grant | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster relief | $7,500 |
| The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center | New York, NY | Board grant | $5,000 |
| I'm a Girl I'm Important Inc | Miami, FL | Board grant | $3,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Disaster relief | $2,527 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,437 | 19 |
| 2023 | $238,548 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107579
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3263647
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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