Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 20-3951826 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
35% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Concentration | Durham, NC | Financial support | $1,710,000 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $1,025,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Financial support | $95,000 |
| St Joseph's Center | Venice, CA | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Accountable for Health Institute | Washington, DC | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Mendez National Inst of Transplanta | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Gen Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Institute for Clinical Ecenomic Rev | Boston, MA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| California Hospital Med Ctr Foundat | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | City of Industry, CA | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Cmc Foundation | New York, NY | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | Washington, DC | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($712,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,877,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $4,053,097 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3951826
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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