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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4658095

Resnick Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 152 grants and $78.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

    $78,301,329

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $14,857,198
  • Tax year 2023

    $59,918,786

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $18,538,267
  • Tax year 2022

    $71,576,535

    Grants listed
    180
    Assets, end of year
    $10,840,230
  • Tax year 2021

    $28,811,896

    Grants listed
    387
    Assets, end of year
    $10,571,906
  • Tax year 2020

    $36,420,740

    Grants listed
    403
    Assets, end of year
    $16,158,618
  • Tax year 2019

    $24,574,677

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $28,667,176

Grants paid in 2024

152 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $20,245,000
  2. Bard CollegeAnnandale, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000,000
  3. UC Davis (Regents)Davis, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $9,659,754
  4. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,050,000
  5. National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $4,055,000
  6. Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $4,000,000
  7. WONDERFUL COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY - DelanoDelano, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $3,235,000
  8. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000,000
  9. FIJI Water FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,770,223
  10. Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500,000
  11. Nli USA IncNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000,000
  12. Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000,000
  13. California State University Fresno FoundationFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000,000
  14. American Friends of IDCNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $782,960
  15. Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $620,000
  16. Sunflower NetworkTopeka, KS

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $600,000
  17. California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $550,000
  18. Central Valley Community FoundationFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $550,000
  19. Shafter Recreation & Park DistrictShafter, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $500,000
  20. Hebrew University Of JerusalemMount Scopus, Israel

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $500,000
  21. The Farmlink ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $250,000
  22. Awakening Recovery IncLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $250,000
  23. California Charter Schools AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $250,000
  24. Open Door NetworkBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $230,000
  25. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $229,409
  26. Change ReactionSherman Oaks, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $200,000
  27. Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded WarriorsBluemont, VA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $200,000
  28. Children's Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $200,000
  29. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $150,000
  30. MustPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $150,000
  31. Central California Food BankFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $125,000
  32. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $110,000
  33. Project HopeWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $105,150
  34. Safe Place for YouthVenice, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  35. Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno CountyFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  36. The Better Angels SocietyWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  37. DonorsChooseorgNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  38. Community Action Partnership of KernBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  39. Rebuild North Bay FoundationSonoma, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  40. A New Way of Life Reentry ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  41. Reut USAWoodland HLS, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  42. Steinberg InstituteSacramento, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  43. Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $75,000
  44. Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,750
  45. The Wende Museum of the Cold War IncCulver City, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  46. World Science FoundationNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  47. Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra IncBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  48. Marjaree Mason Center INCFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  49. Rape Counseling Services of FresnoFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  50. United Way of Central Eastern CaliforniaBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  51. 746 Sports FoundationShafter, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  52. Authorable INCClovis, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  53. Parent Institute for Quality EducationNational City, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  54. A Sense of HomeHawthorne, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  55. Instituto de Educacion Popular Del Sur de CaLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  56. Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  57. Community Health Centers of the Central CoastSanta Maria, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  58. Body TrafficLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  59. Auction Napa ValleySaint Helena, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  60. Institute for National Security StudiesNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  61. CSSSA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $45,000
  62. Strider Education FoundationRapid City, SD

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $45,000
  63. Youth 2 Leaders Education FoundationBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $45,000
  64. Life Sciences Research FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $40,000
  65. Habitat for Humanity Golden EmpireBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $37,000
  66. Kakenya's DreamArlington, VA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $36,750
  67. Kern County Public HealthBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $35,000
  68. CSF Medical Non-Profit FoundationBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $35,000
  69. Links for Life IncBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $32,000
  70. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $30,000
  71. Vision y CompromisoLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $30,000
  72. El Paso De Robles Pioneer Museum FoundationPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $28,500
  73. Tolosa Children's Dental CenterPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $28,000
  74. Paso Robles Youth Arts CenterPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $26,700
  75. SAM AcademySanger, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  76. Assistance League of BakersfieldBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  77. Valley PBSFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  78. Together We RiseBrea, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  79. Acumen FundNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  80. Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  81. NewsNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  82. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource CenterNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  83. Up Valley Family Centers of Napa CountySaint Helena, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  84. Napa County Resource Conservation DistrictNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  85. Jack A Harris Memorial Scholarship FundCoalinga, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  86. Cope Family CenterNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  87. Sonoma County Grape Growers FoundationSanta Rosa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $25,000
  88. Kern Dance AllianceBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $22,000
  89. Kern Community Tennis AssociationBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $20,000
  90. Wasco Recreation and Parks DistrictWasco, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $20,000
  91. Studios on the Park IncPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $20,000
  92. KPCCSouthern California Public RadioLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $20,000
  93. Kings Community Action Organization IncHanford, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $16,000
  94. Alternatives for Better LivingNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,707
  95. Aspen ChapelAspen, CO

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  96. Biking For Fun DBA Bike BakersfieldBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  97. Hope SangerSanger, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  98. 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  99. Downtown Napa Farmers Market CorporationNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  100. Senior Volunteer ServicesPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $14,504
  101. One Cool EarthSN Luis Obisp, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $13,000
  102. The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo CountySN Luis Obisp, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $13,000
  103. Senior Citizens United IncAtascadero, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $12,000
  104. Kings Partnership for Prevention IncHanford, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $11,500
  105. United Way of North CarolinaCary, NC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  106. National Jewish HealthDenver, CO

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  107. Aspen Music Festival & SchoolAspen, CO

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  108. Hias IncWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  109. THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC (Planet Word)Washington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  110. CureshankLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  111. Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  112. Ia Nice IncDe Witt, IA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  113. KCRWArtesia, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  114. The Jewish MuseumNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  115. Feeding It Forward IncNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  116. Napa Valley Support ServicesNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  117. Scopa Has A DreamHealdsburg, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  118. Russian RiverkeeperHealdsburg, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  119. Sonoma Valley Mentoring AllianceSonoma, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  120. Aspen Historical SocietyAspen, CO

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  121. Farrah Fawcett FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  122. Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  123. Napa County Children & Families CommissionNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $8,500
  124. Paso Robles Library FoundationPaso Robles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $7,000
  125. Creston Activities Town Center - Helping HandsCreston, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $6,900
  126. Templeton Performing Arts Center FoundationTempleton, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $6,125
  127. P E F Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,146
  128. Loyola UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  129. Houchin Community Blood BankBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  130. Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus LifeLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  131. Arts Council of KernBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  132. Central Valley ScholarsFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  133. Firebaugh Cal Ripken BaseballFirebaugh, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  134. HomeMore Project IncSan Francisco, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  135. Bridge2CollegeFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  136. The Grabhorn InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  137. Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter SchoolPasadena, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  138. Teacher Resource Center of the North BayNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  139. Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters AssociationTempleton, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  140. The School Garden DoctorNapa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  141. Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA)San Luis Obispo, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  142. Valley of the Moon Children's Home FoundationSanta Rosa, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  143. ALS AssociationArlington, VA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  144. Aspen JournalismAspen, CO

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  145. West Philadelphia Achievement Charter ElementaryPhiladelphia, PA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,600
  146. SVS CaresBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,575
  147. Bakersfield College FoundationBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500
  148. Harvard UniversityBoston, MA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500
  149. Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500
  150. Fisher House FoundationRockville, MD

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  151. Templeton Community Library AssociationTempleton, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  152. Cool Effect IncGreenbrae, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $1,076

Approved for future payment

9 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000,000
  2. California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000,000
  3. Hebrew University Of JerusalemMount Scopus, Israel

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000,000
  4. Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NY

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $600,000
  5. Life Sciences Research FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $80,000
  6. Open Door NetworkBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  7. Marjaree Mason Center INCFresno, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  8. Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra IncBakersfield, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000
  9. Body TrafficLos Angeles, CA

    Donee's tax exempt purpose

    $50,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education22 grants $34,453,25060% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking12 grants $8,180,30514% of the total
  3. Social science1 grant $5,050,0009% of the total
  4. Arts and culture18 grants $4,594,8258% of the total
  5. Human services18 grants $1,590,0793% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $1,100,0002% of the total
  7. 12 other causes35 grants $2,189,7434% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California112 grants $53,889,064
  2. New York13 grants $13,223,856
  3. Colorado6 grants $5,100,000
  4. Pennsylvania3 grants $4,067,600
  5. Kansas1 grant $600,000
  6. Virginia4 grants $471,159
  7. District of Columbia5 grants $335,150
  8. North Carolina2 grants $50,000
  9. South Dakota1 grant $45,000
  10. Iowa1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stewart A ResnickDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lynda R ResnickDIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON Hours 0Pay $0
  • Craig B CooperCHIEF LEGAL OFFCR & SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jordan P WeissEVP & CHIEF TAX OFFICER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jeremiah L KalanSR VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jill ThackerAUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0

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