Sheldon Razin Family Foundation
Gave $25K in 2025Laguna Beach, California · EIN 38-3712657 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $25,000.
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How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Mark Razin |
|---|---|
| Address | 1695 Viking RD, Laguna Beach CA 92651 |
| Phone | (949) 689-8909 |
| Form and materials | Applications should be submitted in the form of a one to three page letter of inquiry. If the selection committee determines that an application fits the foundation's giving strategy, a more detailed proposal, including additional specific information may be requested. Charitable organizations applicants should include: 1. Documentation of approval of tax exempt status. 2. A description of the project, if applicable, and/or a mission statement. 3. Amount of funding requested. 4. The contact person with title, tel#, and email address. Individuals should include: 1. Name, address, tel# and email address. 2. Amount of funding requested. 3. Educational history, including a transcript of grades, sat's, honors or awards, extracurricular and/or athletic activities, leadership positions and, if applicable, working or volunteering history. 4. Three academic and three personal references including title and/or relationship, address, tel# and email address. 5. Colleges/schools applied to (or inte… (truncated in the filing) |
| Deadlines | None at present |
| Restrictions | None at present |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | To support education programs | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $111,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $111,900 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104571
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3712657
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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