Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation
Historical FunderWest Hollywood, California · EIN 95-3397350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $31,940.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MAX RIFKIND BARRON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 69216, WEST HOLLYWOOD CA 90069 |
| Phone | 3106992942 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION SHOULD STATE THE BACKROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPLICANT. IN ADDITION THE APPLICATIONS SHOULD STATE THE PROJECT TO BE RESEARCHED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED AS THEY ARE SUBMITTED. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Art Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $170,000 |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | Further goals of the foundation | $90,000 |
| Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Further goals of the foundationfurther goals of the foundation | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $31,940 |
| Queer Art Inc | New York, NY | Further goals of the foundation | $30,000 |
| American Cinematheque | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Film Independent | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | Further goals of the foundation | $25,000 |
| The Industry | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Uclafilm and Television Archive | Pasadena, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc | Eureka, CA | Further the goals of the foundation | $10,330 |
| Fulcrum Arts | Pasadena, CA | Further the goals of the foundation | $10,000 |
| Nature Nexus Institute | Long Beach, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $8,000 |
| Temple Isaiah | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $8,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | Further the goals of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Further the goals of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Chaivillage LA | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Mvseg | Los Angeles, CA | Further goals of the foundation | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $597,270 | 19 |
| 2024 | $361,460 | 11 |
| 2023 | $384,160 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611839349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3397350
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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