Merkin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarina Del Rey, California · EIN 20-0527223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$9.2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$309.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $400,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milken Institute | Flushing, CA | Education | $5,600,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Medical research | $2,000,000 |
| University of California - San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Education | $500,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Education | $400,000 |
| The Maven Project | San Francisco, CA | Telehealth | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca | Oakland, CA | Education | $150,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Medical and cancer research | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | Arts & educationarts & education | $50,000 |
| The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Kyles Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Teach life skills | $25,000 |
| The Anderson Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $10,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | Foster youth support | $10,000 |
| The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Medical research | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,180,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $11,734,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532839349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0527223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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