The Granum Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 85-3789001 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$9,500
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$750
Total assets$511
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVIN MALASARN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2053 ROME DR, LOS ANGELES CA 90065 |
| Phone | 6268027912 |
| DAVIN@GRANUMFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE GRANUM PRIZE IS AWARDED FOR LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT. APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE ONLINE AT HTTPS:GRANUMFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANUM-PRIZE. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE SAME WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | 08012025 1159PM PDT |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. RESIDENTS, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hsu | Temple City, CA | Prize for literary achievement | $5,000 |
| Miranda Mazariegos | Tenafly, NJ | Prize for literary achievement | $1,500 |
| Na Mee | Juneau, AK | Prize for literary achievement | $750 |
| Edwardson Ukata | Saint Louis, MO | Prize for literary achievement | $750 |
| Davis Mccombs | Fayetteville, AR | Prize for literary achievement | $750 |
| Audrey Gradzewicz | Fitchburg, WI | Prize for literary achievement | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $8,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104385
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3789001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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