Max Factor Family Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6030779 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$730K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEAN FACTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD 1200, LOS ANGELES CA 90048 |
| Phone | 3102748193 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE REQUEST FORMAL APPLICATION FORM FROM THE MAX FACTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION. GRANT REQUESTS ACCOMPANIED BY A FORMAL APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING BY THE FOUNDATION TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX EXEMPTION DETERMINATION LETTER. THE GRANT EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS WHICH TARGET AREAS OF HEALTH CARE RELATING TO YOUTHS, AGING, RESEARCH AND SCHOLORSHIPS FOR MINORITIES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE MAX FACTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION DOES NOT CONTRIBUTE TO INDIVIDUALS, POLITICAL PARTIES, POLITICAL CANDIDATES, OR POLITICAL PUBLICATIONS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS (UNLESS FUNDS ARE BEING SOUGHT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY), LOCAL AGENCIES WHICH ARE PART OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING MAX FACTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS, LOCAL LEGAL CENTERS AFFILIATED WITH NATIONAL LEGAL CENTERS TO WHICH MAX FACTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE FRATERNAL GROUPS AND/OR FOR "GOOD WILL OR "COURTESY" 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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the crisis in israel. | $275,000 |
| Farm2people | Los Angeles, CA | To provide fresh fruit and vegetables to underserved populations in los angeles | $50,000 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs | New York, NY | To award a one year grant supporting the building bridges initiative. | $50,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | To support STEM education programs | $25,000 |
| Etta | North Hollywood, CA | To help complete modifications of the group residential homes for jewish adults. | $25,000 |
| Teach Democracy | Los Angeles, CA | To support los angeles county civic learning initiative. | $25,000 |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | To offer 35 scholorships for the aju. | $25,000 |
| Resetting the Table | New York, NY | A one year grant to support the antisemitism in los angeles initiative. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | To support the yola program, helping hundreds of youth develop musically as human beings. | $20,000 |
| Achievable Health | Culver City, CA | To support the purchase of exam rooms. | $20,000 |
| Crop Swap LA | Ls, CA | To address the food crisis of insecurity and malnutricion in los angeles. | $20,000 |
| Dance and Dialogue | Ls, CA | To support and fund teacher salaries. | $20,000 |
| Maple Counseling | Los Angeles, CA | To create a green space for therapists | $20,000 |
| Opica | Los Angeles, CA | To support the express the yourself program | $20,000 |
| Tree People | Beverly Hills, CA | To support fruit tree programs empowering communities to plant fruit trees | $20,000 |
| Wayfinder | Los Angeles, CA | To purchase supplies for child development services | $20,000 |
| Red Hen Press | Pasadena, CA | To support expansion of writing in the schools by helping to create an arts skilled training program. | $20,000 |
| Maternal Mental Health Now | North Hollywood, CA | To increase community engagement through training of volunteers to increase the distribution of fresh fruit to communities | $20,000 |
| New Ways to Work | Culver City, CA | Research and development of ciriculum and online resources to provide teachers and councelers best practices for engaging parents and… | $20,000 |
| UCLA Jccf | Los Angeles, CA | In honor of aerin glaser | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $730,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532669349100428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6030779
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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