455 Foundation
455 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Agoura Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $6K.
455 Foundation at a glance
In short: 455 Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,600
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,086
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $478,150
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 455 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($10K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How 455 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $58K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors without borders Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Topanga Topanga, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Topanga Film Festival Topanga, CA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Campanille Foundation San Diego, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Ruskin Theatre Group Santa Monica, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Santa Monica, CA | General Fund | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,150 | $18,513 | $34,031 | $21,600 | 7 | $21,600 | $6,082 |
| 2023 | $505,152 | $21,490 | $29,270 | $24,500 | 6 | $24,500 | $16,619 |
| 2022 | $518,354 | $9,976 | $25,266 | $18,500 | 7 | $18,500 | $3,446 |
| 2021 | $537,602 | $23,957 | $36,847 | $28,250 | 6 | $30,565 | $17,675 |
| 2020 | $561,701 | $28,608 | $66,275 | $58,450 | 19 | — | $22,336 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
455 Foundation is led by Martin Schmitt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Schmitt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Schmitt
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 455 Foundation
How much does 455 Foundation give each year?
455 Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 6 grants.
What is 455 Foundation's typical grant size?
455 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,086, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 455 Foundation give grants?
455 Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (40%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topanga, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does 455 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 455 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 455 Foundation's largest grantees?
455 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America ($10,000), Doctors without borders ($3,000) and Chabad of Topanga ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 455 Foundation?
455 Foundation reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is 455 Foundation's EIN?
455 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3784680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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