The Howard and Nikki Applebaum Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyChino Hills, California · EIN 45-4160808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$704K
Organizations funded81
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Medical research | $123,500 |
| Paws 4 Success | Chino Hills, CA | Animal support | $50,500 |
| Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen | Yorba Linda, CA | Jewish causes | $50,000 |
| Boys Republic | Chino Hills, CA | Support services | $38,000 |
| St Jude Memorial Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Medical services | $28,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Cystic fibrosis research | $25,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Sherman Oaks, CA | Support health | $25,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart | Potomac, MD | Medical assistance | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Chino Valley | Chino Hills, CA | Jewish education | $20,000 |
| Myastenia Gravis Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Pih Health Foundation | Whittier, CA | Health care | $20,000 |
| Mds Foundation | New York, NY | Support services | $16,000 |
| Arts and Learning Conservatory | Costa Mesa, CA | Performing arts programs | $15,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | Reduce food waste by donating to local food distribution agencies. | $15,000 |
| Linden Oaks | Buena Park, CA | Special education | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Student supports and advancing critical research | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth Emet | Anaheim, CA | Jewish religion | $14,253 |
| Jewish Federation | Monrovia, CA | Jewish causes | $13,500 |
| Shalom Institute | Westlake Village, CA | Jewish services | $11,000 |
| Camp Jca Shalom | Malibu, CA | Camp for jewish causes | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Support youth programs | $10,000 |
| Nmdp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support health | $10,000 |
| Stxbp1 Foundation | Holly Springs, NC | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Peppermint Ridge | Corona, CA | Support services | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Los Angeles, CA | Medical reserach | $5,000 |
| Caterina's Club | Anaheim, CA | Support youth programs | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Northwest Arkansas | Bentonville, AR | Jewish education | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Chino Valley Fire Foundation | Chino Hills, CA | Provides holiday shopping experience for underprivileged children, etc. | $5,000 |
| Educators for Peaceful Classrooms &Communities | Watsonville, CA | Support services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Leaps and Bounds | Norco, CA | Physical therapy children | $5,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative of Oc | Newport Beach, CA | Jewish causes | $5,000 |
| Temple B'nai Emet | Montebello, CA | Jewish education | $4,001 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Oceanside, CA | Animals for disabled | $4,000 |
| Project Access | Orange, CA | Community support | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Medical first response | $3,600 |
| American Jewish World Service | Etna, NH | Jewish causes | $3,600 |
| Chai Lifeline | New York, NY | Jewish services | $3,600 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | El Segundo, CA | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Health and wellness | $3,000 |
| Fedex Family House | Memphis, TN | Support family programs | $3,000 |
| House Ear Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Hearing research and education | $3,000 |
| National Organization of Rare Diseases | Quincy, MA | Support health | $3,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach, CA | Support marine life | $2,500 |
| Camp Barnabas Foundation | Crete, IL | Camp for special needs | $2,000 |
| Camp Kesem | Covina, CA | Support services | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Support state of israel | $2,000 |
| Herrington Academy | West Hollywood, CA | Support services | $2,000 |
| Mazon | Los Angeles, CA | Food for the needy | $2,000 |
| Musical Theater West | Long Beach, CA | Arts | $2,000 |
| San Gabriel Valley Business Leadership Foundation | South El Monte, CA | Education services | $2,000 |
| Heritage Pointe | Mission Viejo, CA | Assisted living and memory | $1,800 |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Medical services | $1,800 |
| Stroke Support Association | Long Beach, CA | Medical support for stroke survivors | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Los Angeles, CA | Animal support | $1,250 |
| Tbe Women's League | Anaheim, CA | Jewish causes | $1,054 |
| Tbe Men's Club | Anaheim, CA | Jewish education | $1,025 |
| Friends of Franklin Elementary School | San Diego, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Interval House | Seal Beach, CA | Domestic violence support | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Topeka, KS | Medical services | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 81 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $703,603 | 81 |
| 2024 | $699,792 | 73 |
| 2023 | $647,722 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349100943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4160808
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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