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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-2620702

The Streisand Foundation

A private foundation in Woodland Hills, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 94 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
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

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,481,001

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $30,560,764
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,132,381

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $27,358,851
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,229,129

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $23,005,394
  • Tax year 2021

    $786,000

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $29,912,351
  • Tax year 2020

    $885,288

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $25,579,310
  • Tax year 2018

    $727,142

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $14,244,207

Grants paid in 2024

94 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $115,000
  2. American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NY

    To increase awareness of, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)

    $56,972
  3. The Clinton FoundationNew York, NY

    Support

    $55,473
  4. Vote RidersSanta Monica, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $40,000
  5. MOTHER JONES (Mother Jones CIR)Washington, DC

    Advance liberal and progressive goals.

    $40,000
  6. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    promote fair and equal justice

    $35,000
  7. Progress NowLos Angeles, CA

    To support promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of UCLA

    $35,000
  8. League of Conservation Voters Education FundNew York, NY

    Support for services provided by organization

    $35,000
  9. Pro PublicaNew York, NY

    Educate the public concerning issues of importance to working families

    $35,000
  10. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    support

    $34,416
  11. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Promotes accuracy, transparency and verifiability of elections.

    $30,000
  12. Brennan Center for JusticeSanta Monica, CA

    Consumer protection

    $30,000
  13. Center for American ProgressWashington, DC

    To support protection of public health & environment

    $30,000
  14. Network For GoodWashington, DC

    Non profit fundraising platform

    $27,500
  15. Indivisible CivicsWashington, DC

    Promote building a nuclear weapon-free world

    $27,500
  16. Women's Media CenterWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $27,500
  17. People's Action InstituteChicago, IL

    PROMOTE rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems

    $25,000
  18. Super Majority Education FundWashington, DC

    Support for women through various programs

    $25,000
  19. Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $25,000
  20. Advance Democracy IncMcLean, VA

    INDEPENDENT, NON PARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS PUBLIC-INTEREST RESEARCH & investigations

    $25,000
  21. Consumer WatchdogWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $25,000
  22. People for the American WayWashington, DC

    Fight sexism and create a more inclusive world.

    $25,000
  23. 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
  24. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    To Support the Organization which focuses on breaking the right-wing takeover of the Supreme Court.

    $25,000
  25. 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
  26. Quincy InstituteWashington, DC

    Promotes ideas that move us foreign policy away from war

    $25,000
  27. The Good Information FoundationLong Is City, NY

    Support for organization's operations

    $25,000
  28. Verified Voting FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for organization's operations

    $25,000
  29. Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    Support for organization's operations

    $22,500
  30. Nextgen Climate AmericaLos Angeles, CA

    To support promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of UCLA

    $20,000
  31. Planned Parenthood of Los AngelesPortland, OR

    empower Veterans across the country to become civic leaders and policy advocates

    $20,000
  32. Red Wine & Blue Education FundCleveland, OH

    Support for organization's operations

    $20,000
  33. Ultra Violet Education FundWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $20,000
  34. J Street Education FundDenver, CO

    Support for progressive action

    $20,000
  35. NRDCPort Washington, NY

    Support for organization's operations

    $20,000
  36. The American ProspectWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $20,000
  37. Vet Voice FoundationPortland, OR

    Support for organization's operations

    $20,000
  38. Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC

    Prevent gun-related deaths due to crime, suicide and accidental charges.

    $17,500
  39. Environment California Research and Policy CentrWashington, DC

    mobilize citizens as advocates for sound environmental policies

    $17,000
  40. Rock the VoteWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $15,000
  41. Youth Service AmericaWashington, DC

    Support voters struggle to find trustworthy information on where candidates stand, so they can make informed voting decisions

    $15,000
  42. Brave New FilmsCulver City, CA

    Creates and distributes educational films

    $15,000
  43. California CallsLos Angeles, CA

    To support protection of air, water & open spaces.

    $15,000
  44. Everytown for Gun SafetySan Francisco, CA

    Support cultural and art endeavors

    $15,000
  45. Public Concern FoundationNew York, NY

    Seeks to promote a wider public examination of current events and public affairs

    $15,000
  46. Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CT

    Support for organization's operations

    $15,000
  47. 350 OrgWashington, DC

    global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis

    $12,500
  48. Friends of the Earth USWashington, DC

    Support innovative and effective public interest projects.

    $12,500
  49. 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
  50. The 19th NewsAustin, TX

    Support for organization's operations

    $12,500
  51. The Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $12,500
  52. ACLU Foundation of Southern CaLos Angeles, CA

    General program support

    $10,000
  53. Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CA

    Housing support for women and children

    $10,000
  54. 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
  55. Climate & Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC

    Works with low income communities impacted by climate change

    $10,000
  56. Climate Emergency FundWest Hollywood, CA

    Supports climate change activist groups

    $10,000
  57. The Jewish Federation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $10,000
  58. New Israel FundNew York, NY

    Social justice and equality for all israeli's

    $10,000
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. Community Housing CoalitionMarshall, NC

    To help the organization with repairs for Madison County residents

    $5,000
  62. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    To help the organization with the power of food to nourish the world

    $5,000
  63. Plan CSan Francisco, CA

    Support for organization's operations - abortion access

    $5,000
  64. Cambridge Reproductive Health ConsultantsCambridge, MA

    To help the organization improving reproductive health and fostering reproductive justice worldwide

    $5,000
  65. Values UnitedWashington, DC

    Reports government and corporate lawbreaking

    $5,000
  66. EtafBeverly Hills, CA

    Raise awareness to fight the spread of AIDS

    $5,000
  67. Los Angeles WaterkeeperWashington, DC

    Promote voting participation

    $2,500
  68. Eden People and Planet EdenProjectsOrgMurrieta, CA

    To implement landscape restoration that strengthens resilience for people and the planet

    $2,500
  69. Arbor Dat FoundationLincoln, NE

    To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees

    $2,500
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. SAG-AFTRA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Provides assistance and educational programming for the members of sag aftra

    $2,500
  73. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    Support for organization's operations

    $2,500
  74. The ForwardNew York, NY

    Support for organization's operations

    $2,500
  75. Saban Community ClinicLos Angeles, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $1,500
  76. The Jerome Robbins FoundationNew York, NY

    To support dance, theater, and their associative arts

    $1,000
  77. 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
  78. Loving Way FoundationOrrick, MO

    To Help the organization with the child abuse victims and their families

    $1,000
  79. 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
  80. The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationBeverly Hills, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $1,000
  81. The Leonard I Beerman FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Support for organization's operations

    $1,000
  82. American Orchestra Europa Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Support for organization's operations

    $500
  83. 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
  84. Zeffy-Victims FirstNewark, DE

    Support for organization's operations

    $500
  85. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Support for organization's operations

    $500
  86. SHARE4CHILDRENORG (Share Inc)Beverly Hills, CA

    SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS To improve the lives of children

    $500
  87. I am Every Woman LuncheonArkadelphia, AR

    Support for organization's operations

    $500
  88. GoFundme Sally Kirkland's Urgent Medical CareWoodland Hills, CA

    TO support Sally Kirkland (Actor) with Medical care

    $500
  89. Save The ChildrenFairfield, CT

    Ensuring all children have a chance for a bright future

    $300
  90. ASPCANew York, NY

    Provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals through the us

    $228
  91. No Kid HungryWashington, DC

    Ensuring that children in the us have access to 3 meals a day

    $228
  92. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Research hospital

    $228
  93. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    To end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth

    $120
  94. 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.

  1. Environment8 grants $127,53619% of the total
  2. Arts and culture8 grants $124,50019% of the total
  3. Civil rights5 grants $100,00015% of the total
  4. International aid6 grants $87,80013% of the total
  5. Education4 grants $76,91612% of the total
  6. Community development2 grants $40,0006% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $107,22816% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia27 grants $451,264
  2. California27 grants $444,916
  3. New York15 grants $282,173
  4. Massachusetts3 grants $52,500
  5. Virginia2 grants $50,000
  6. Oregon2 grants $40,000
  7. Pennsylvania2 grants $35,000
  8. Connecticut3 grants $32,800
  9. Colorado1 grant $20,000
  10. Ohio1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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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