The Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social Justice
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-0821014 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | MATTHEW IRMAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 12301 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 418, LOS ANGELES CA 90025 |
| Phone | 3104760261 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $295,985 |
| LA Family Housing | North Hollywood, CA | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Irmas lgbtq, gender & reproductive justice project | $200,000 |
| Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Africa Foundation USA | Friday Harbor, WA | General support | $150,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | Medical/Legal partnership | $150,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles | Pacoima, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Little Kids Rock - Music Will | Verona, NJ | General support | $45,000 |
| Strive | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Bresee Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Battle poverty in LA | $30,000 |
| Mental Health Advocacy Services | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| One Justice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Usc Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism | Los Angeles, CA | Critical media project | $30,000 |
| First Star Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | Berkeley, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Play Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Collective | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Western Center on Law & Poverty Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Support low income californians | $25,000 |
| Mayors Fund for Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | LA emergency covid-19 crisis fund | $19,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Students Run LA | Tarzana, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth Emerging Stronger | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $12,500 |
| Abilityfirst | Pasadena, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Narrative Method Group | Encino, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Keen | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilshrie Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Support low cost psychotherapy clinic | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of LA | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Go Campaign | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,171,985 | 36 |
| 2022 | $2,709,905 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532869349100148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0821014
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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