Meyer J & Norma L Ragir Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 36-3797780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$458K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
56% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Pattern Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $150,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $42,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $37,000 |
| Live Bait Theater | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant | $36,000 |
| Public Assembly Theater Company | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Live Action Set | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Z Space Studio | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Outer Circle Recovery | Houston, TX | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Interamerican Designers Association | Doral, FL | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Walkabout Theater Company | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant | $7,950 |
| Dharma Ground Inc | Stinson Beach, CA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Hokyoji Zen Community | Eitzen, MN | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| One One Foundation | Escondido, CA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Recovery Matters | Encino, CA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Rethink the Conversation Ltd | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Sashin Zen Community | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Writers and Artist Project | Oroville, CA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Emily Harvey Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Yes Scholars | Inglewood, CA | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Lafd Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Chicaco, IL | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Life Balance Institute | Tiburon, CA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Fdn of Palm Springs Unified School | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $457,950 | 32 |
| 2024 | $328,240 | 35 |
| 2023 | $320,175 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103347
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3797780
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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