Robert Zemeckis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 95-4678226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$56K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$176K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Washington, DC | 501(C)(3) | $25,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Ashville, NC | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 |
| Usc Shoah Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(C)(3) | $3,000 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $2,500 |
| International Dyslexia Association | Riverside, CA | 501(C)(3) | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Formerly Jdrf) | Hagerstown, MD | 501(C)(3) | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Dream Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Michael Patterson Foundation | Towson, MD | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Montecito Library | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Project Every Org | San Francisco, CA | 501(C)(3) | $840 |
| Heal the Ocean | Santa Barbara, CA | 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Aspen Indigenous Foundation | Woody Creek, CO | 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Jdrf) | New York, NY | 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Damascus, MD | 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Van Nuys, CA | 501(C)(3) | $300 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | 501(C)(3) | $300 |
| Eagles Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 501(C)(3) | $300 |
| Star Paws Rescue Foundation | Marina Del Rey, CA | 501(C)(3) | $300 |
| We Spark | Sherman Oaks, CA | 501(C)(3) | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,840 | 24 |
| 2023 | $71,834 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4678226
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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