Michael Irving Ornest Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 99-1235502 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Support for a los angeles public hospital. | $100,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support for the university of california, los angeles. | $25,000 |
| Lafd Fire Station 99 | Los Angeles, CA | Support for the work of the los angeles fire department. | $12,500 |
| Friends Israel Defence Forces | New York, NY | Support for a u.s. public charity to provide resources for the defense of isreal. | $10,000 |
| The Beverly Hills Athletic Alumni Association | Beverly Hills, CA | Support of the athletic programs at beverly hills high school. | $10,000 |
| Diamonds in the Rough Sports | Taft, CA | Support of youth sports activities. | $7,500 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation Inc | Durham, NH | Support for the university of new hampshire. | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Support of a public charity providing care of homeless animals. | $2,500 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | Lilburn, GA | Support of programs for the care of those suffering with lewd body dementia.. | $2,000 |
| Hands4hope LA | North Hollywood, CA | No cost after school and summer programs for children of low income households. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-1235502
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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