The Ken and Julie Moelis Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 25-6872022 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$219K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourette Association of America Inc | Bayside, NY | Medical research | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Humanitarian aid | $60,596 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | Social programs | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel Inc | New York, NY | Social programs | $10,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Social programs | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbull, CT | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Medical research | $2,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Social programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,096 | 8 |
| 2023 | $546,525 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103944
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6872022
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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