1011 Foundation Inc
1011 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, civil rights, the arts, education, community welfare, and public-interest projects, as well as organizations serving children and families.
1011 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 1011 Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), top state California. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,220,195
- +113.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,032
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $71,650,571
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (20 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 1011 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3435 Ocean Park Blvd 107 Pmb K, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 479-1890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1011 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milken Institute ($333K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 142 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. California received 36% of the total, New York 21%, Virginia 9%, Pennsylvania 8%, and Washington, DC 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 1011 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 37 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $12.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | To advance solutions focusing on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health. | $333,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalitiion Bryn Mawr, PA | To strengthen and preserve the democratic foundations of the state of israel. | $250,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance Arlington, VA | To Promote Civil Rights and Constitutional Freedoms. | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington DC, DC | To Support Public Interest Projects. | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | To Support Museum Activities and Art Exhibitions | $200,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Foxborough, MA | To Support Programs That Combat Racism | $183,000 |
| BND USA Foundation Miami, FL | To promote the health, education, and welfare of haitian populace | $144,282 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Church's Community Welfare Programs | $125,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Support Museum Activities and Art Exhibitions | $125,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To Advocate Civil Rights and Combat Antisemitism. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,650,571 | $3,552,171 | $3,978,888 | $3,220,195 | 37 | $3,248,131 | $3,356,414 | $3,539,163 |
| 2023 | $71,073,222 | $36,862,105 | $1,652,023 | $1,506,372 | 25 | $1,510,713 | $36,740,034 | $2,827,483 |
| 2022 | $63,646,656 | $397,262 | $9,920,420 | $9,838,740 | 24 | $9,843,156 | $513,027 | $3,363,025 |
| 2021 | $70,563,732 | $944,984 | $3,349,726 | $2,947,345 | 28 | $2,957,117 | $852,365 | $3,924,423 |
| 2020 | $82,464,895 | $40,296,349 | $13,085,570 | $12,743,053 | 28 | — | $40,223,855 | $3,217,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1011 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the New Venture Fund describes its work as providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to projects in areas such as conservation, education, global health, civil rights, and the arts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents works of art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as opposing antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $3,220,195. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $333,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $333,000 to the Milken Institute for work focused on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health; $250,000 each to the America-Israel Democracy Coalition, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, and New Venture Fund; and $200,000 to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Other 2024 grants included $183,000 to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, $144,282 to BND USA Foundation, and $125,000 each to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Anti-Defamation League, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles each received $100,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Kotick as president and director, Judith Hans as vice president and director, and Deborah Gruber as secretary and treasurer.
1011 Foundation Inc is led by Robert Kotick, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kotick
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Hans
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Gruber
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1011 Foundation Inc
How much does 1011 Foundation Inc give each year?
1011 Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 25 grants.
What is 1011 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
1011 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $87,032, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 1011 Foundation Inc that year got $83K on average.
Where does 1011 Foundation Inc give grants?
1011 Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does 1011 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on 1011 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are 1011 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
1011 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Milken Institute ($333,000), America-Israel Democracy Coalitiion ($250,000) and New Civil Liberties Alliance ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 1011 Foundation Inc?
1011 Foundation Inc reported $71.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 1011 Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1011 Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1011 Foundation Inc's EIN?
1011 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2168491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 1011 Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 1011 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/1011-foundation-inc-morg_c2e37fa8ec2140a98b629b945a6a5e7b
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