How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Jesse Brown
1327 Ocean Ave Suite H
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 939-1333
- Form and materials
- Submit proposals with description of the organization, copy of IRS determination letter, description of the project, amount requested, contact information, organizations budget, financial statements and listing of the board of directors.
- Deadlines
- April 1, and november 1
- Restrictions
- None
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,481,001
- Grants listed
- 94
- Assets, end of year
- $30,560,764
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Tax year 2023
$1,132,381
- Grants listed
- 83
- Assets, end of year
- $27,358,851
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Tax year 2022
$1,229,129
- Grants listed
- 85
- Assets, end of year
- $23,005,394
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Tax year 2021
$786,000
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $29,912,351
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Tax year 2020
$885,288
- Grants listed
- 90
- Assets, end of year
- $25,579,310
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Tax year 2018
$727,142
- Grants listed
- 68
- Assets, end of year
- $14,244,207
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA
Support for organization's operations
$115,000 -
American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NY
To increase awareness of, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)
$56,972 -
The Clinton FoundationNew York, NY
Support
$55,473 -
Vote RidersSanta Monica, CA
Support for organization's operations
$40,000 -
MOTHER JONES (Mother Jones CIR)Washington, DC
Advance liberal and progressive goals.
$40,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
promote fair and equal justice
$35,000 -
Progress NowLos Angeles, CA
To support promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of UCLA
$35,000 -
League of Conservation Voters Education FundNew York, NY
Support for services provided by organization
$35,000 -
Pro PublicaNew York, NY
Educate the public concerning issues of importance to working families
$35,000 -
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA
support
$34,416 -
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY
Promotes accuracy, transparency and verifiability of elections.
$30,000 -
Brennan Center for JusticeSanta Monica, CA
Consumer protection
$30,000 -
Center for American ProgressWashington, DC
To support protection of public health & environment
$30,000 -
Network For GoodWashington, DC
Non profit fundraising platform
$27,500 -
Indivisible CivicsWashington, DC
Promote building a nuclear weapon-free world
$27,500 -
Women's Media CenterWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$27,500 -
People's Action InstituteChicago, IL
PROMOTE rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems
$25,000 -
Super Majority Education FundWashington, DC
Support for women through various programs
$25,000 -
Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$25,000 -
Advance Democracy IncMcLean, VA
INDEPENDENT, NON PARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS PUBLIC-INTEREST RESEARCH & investigations
$25,000 -
Consumer WatchdogWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$25,000 -
People for the American WayWashington, DC
Fight sexism and create a more inclusive world.
$25,000 -
Reproductive Freedom for All FoundationWashington, DC
To educate people all over the country about reproductive freedom and hold anti-abortion bad actors accountable at every level
$25,000 -
Global ImpactWashington, DC
To Support the Organization which focuses on breaking the right-wing takeover of the Supreme Court.
$25,000 -
Anne Frank Stichthing HouseAmsterdam, Netherlands
To support the exhibition that AFH will open in New York City in 2025 as well as general operations at AFH in Amsterdam
$25,000 -
Quincy InstituteWashington, DC
Promotes ideas that move us foreign policy away from war
$25,000 -
The Good Information FoundationLong Is City, NY
Support for organization's operations
$25,000 -
Verified Voting FoundationPhiladelphia, PA
Support for organization's operations
$25,000 -
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA
Support for organization's operations
$22,500 -
Nextgen Climate AmericaLos Angeles, CA
To support promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of UCLA
$20,000 -
Planned Parenthood of Los AngelesPortland, OR
empower Veterans across the country to become civic leaders and policy advocates
$20,000 -
Red Wine & Blue Education FundCleveland, OH
Support for organization's operations
$20,000 -
Ultra Violet Education FundWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$20,000 -
J Street Education FundDenver, CO
Support for progressive action
$20,000 -
NRDCPort Washington, NY
Support for organization's operations
$20,000 -
The American ProspectWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$20,000 -
Vet Voice FoundationPortland, OR
Support for organization's operations
$20,000 -
Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC
Prevent gun-related deaths due to crime, suicide and accidental charges.
$17,500 -
Environment California Research and Policy CentrWashington, DC
mobilize citizens as advocates for sound environmental policies
$17,000 -
Rock the VoteWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$15,000 -
Youth Service AmericaWashington, DC
Support voters struggle to find trustworthy information on where candidates stand, so they can make informed voting decisions
$15,000 -
Brave New FilmsCulver City, CA
Creates and distributes educational films
$15,000 -
California CallsLos Angeles, CA
To support protection of air, water & open spaces.
$15,000 -
Everytown for Gun SafetySan Francisco, CA
Support cultural and art endeavors
$15,000 -
Public Concern FoundationNew York, NY
Seeks to promote a wider public examination of current events and public affairs
$15,000 -
Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CT
Support for organization's operations
$15,000 -
350 OrgWashington, DC
global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis
$12,500 -
Friends of the Earth USWashington, DC
Support innovative and effective public interest projects.
$12,500 -
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY
To Support the Organization which focuses on grantmaking and programmatic activities on environmental preservation, energy and climate issues, and consumer health and safety
$12,500 -
The 19th NewsAustin, TX
Support for organization's operations
$12,500 -
The Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$12,500 -
ACLU Foundation of Southern CaLos Angeles, CA
General program support
$10,000 -
Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CA
Housing support for women and children
$10,000 -
Citizen OpinionNew York, NY
Support efforts to educate on the consequences of gun violence and promote efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals
$10,000 -
Climate & Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC
Works with low income communities impacted by climate change
$10,000 -
Climate Emergency FundWest Hollywood, CA
Supports climate change activist groups
$10,000 -
The Jewish Federation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Support for organization's operations
$10,000 -
New Israel FundNew York, NY
Social justice and equality for all israeli's
$10,000 -
TreePeople OrgBeverly Hills, CA
TreePeople supports communities in rethinking the way we manage water by modeling best watershed management practices and engaging people through education and participation in community retrofit projects
$5,000 -
Ojai Valley Fire Safe CouncilOjai, CA
To work with the Ojai Valley Community to create accessible fire mitigation using Prescribed Grazing of ruminants like goats and sheep
$5,000 -
Community Housing CoalitionMarshall, NC
To help the organization with repairs for Madison County residents
$5,000 -
World Central KitchenWashington, DC
To help the organization with the power of food to nourish the world
$5,000 -
Plan CSan Francisco, CA
Support for organization's operations - abortion access
$5,000 -
Cambridge Reproductive Health ConsultantsCambridge, MA
To help the organization improving reproductive health and fostering reproductive justice worldwide
$5,000 -
Values UnitedWashington, DC
Reports government and corporate lawbreaking
$5,000 -
EtafBeverly Hills, CA
Raise awareness to fight the spread of AIDS
$5,000 -
Los Angeles WaterkeeperWashington, DC
Promote voting participation
$2,500 -
Eden People and Planet EdenProjectsOrgMurrieta, CA
To implement landscape restoration that strengthens resilience for people and the planet
$2,500 -
Arbor Dat FoundationLincoln, NE
To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees
$2,500 -
One Tree PlantedShelburne, VT
To focus on one powerful, science-based solution: trees. Every tree planted is an investment in the future-nurturing the planet, protecting life, and inspiring hope for generations to come
$2,500 -
Alliance for JusticeWashington, DC
To help the organization fortifying the progressive movement through its unwavering focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing unique resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity
$2,500 -
SAG-AFTRA FoundationLos Angeles, CA
Provides assistance and educational programming for the members of sag aftra
$2,500 -
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL
Support for organization's operations
$2,500 -
The ForwardNew York, NY
Support for organization's operations
$2,500 -
Saban Community ClinicLos Angeles, CA
Support for organization's operations
$1,500 -
The Jerome Robbins FoundationNew York, NY
To support dance, theater, and their associative arts
$1,000 -
American CinemathequeLos Angeles, CA
To Support the Cinema provided diverse film programming and immersive in-person discussions and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting new and repertory cinema to Los Angeles.
$1,000 -
Loving Way FoundationOrrick, MO
To Help the organization with the child abuse victims and their families
$1,000 -
Doctors for Fertility DFFWashington, DC
To support the organization advocating for the safety and accessibility of IVF and fertility care through education, advocacy, and political influence.
$1,000 -
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationBeverly Hills, CA
Support for organization's operations
$1,000 -
The Leonard I Beerman FoundationSherman Oaks, CA
Support for organization's operations
$1,000 -
American Orchestra Europa Foundation IncWashington, DC
Support for organization's operations
$500 -
National Yiddish Theater FolksbieneNew York, NY
Support the voice for immigrant artists and audiences to celebrate a vital cultural legacy nearly destroyed in the years surrounding World War II
$500 -
Zeffy-Victims FirstNewark, DE
Support for organization's operations
$500 -
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY
Support for organization's operations
$500 -
SHARE4CHILDRENORG (Share Inc)Beverly Hills, CA
SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS To improve the lives of children
$500 -
I am Every Woman LuncheonArkadelphia, AR
Support for organization's operations
$500 -
GoFundme Sally Kirkland's Urgent Medical CareWoodland Hills, CA
TO support Sally Kirkland (Actor) with Medical care
$500 -
Save The ChildrenFairfield, CT
Ensuring all children have a chance for a bright future
$300 -
ASPCANew York, NY
Provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals through the us
$228 -
No Kid HungryWashington, DC
Ensuring that children in the us have access to 3 meals a day
$228 -
St JudeMemphis, TN
Research hospital
$228 -
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR
To end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth
$120 -
World Wildlife FundWashington, DC
Helps communities conserve their natural resources
$36
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Environment8 grants $127,53619% of the total
- Arts and culture8 grants $124,50019% of the total
- Civil rights5 grants $100,00015% of the total
- International aid6 grants $87,80013% of the total
- Education4 grants $76,91612% of the total
- Community development2 grants $40,0006% of the total
- 7 other causes10 grants $107,22816% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- District of Columbia27 grants $451,264
- California27 grants $444,916
- New York15 grants $282,173
- Massachusetts3 grants $52,500
- Virginia2 grants $50,000
- Oregon2 grants $40,000
- Pennsylvania2 grants $35,000
- Connecticut3 grants $32,800
- Colorado1 grant $20,000
- Ohio1 grant $20,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Barbra StreisandPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
- Margery TabankinBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Lester J KnispelSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Jason GouldBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Francis SmithBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Todd M MorganBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Christine PittelBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Julie BergmanBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
- Todd BozickASST SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
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