Audrey & Sydney Irmas
Audrey & Sydney Irmas is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 53 grants totaling $734,150, including support for organizations working in housing, legal services, mental health, food access, youth services, animal rescue, and the arts.
Audrey & Sydney Irmas at a glance
In short: Audrey & Sydney Irmas gave $734K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $734,150
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,852
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $10,753,478
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (11 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Audrey & Sydney Irmas
- How to Apply
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The filing names Matthew Irmas as the contact and requests a letter. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Matthew Irmas
Mailing address: 12301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 418, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 476-0261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Audrey & Sydney Irmas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Family Housing ($101K). Together the top 10 received $403K.
Grant Size Distribution
251 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 251 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients (92%). Oregon and New York each received 3% of grant dollars, while Washington, D.C., and New Mexico each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Audrey & Sydney Irmas open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 53 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $525K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Family Housing North Hollywood, CA | General Support | $101,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace Berkeley, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Okizu Foundation Novato, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wags and Walks Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sheriff's Youth Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $24,000 |
| Moca Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $22,500 |
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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 | $10,753,478 | $1,987,346 | $1,791,208 | $734,150 | 53 | $926,912 | $1,138,767 | $760,322 |
| 2023 | $10,557,340 | $2,089,824 | $2,000,022 | $884,700 | 64 | $1,053,735 | $1,169,426 | $731,052 |
| 2022 | $10,466,796 | $1,097,631 | $1,667,590 | $657,600 | 52 | $726,196 | $156,237 | $770,024 |
| 2021 | $11,036,809 | $1,698,470 | $1,410,320 | $525,380 | 43 | $591,509 | $879,659 | $814,150 |
| 2020 | $10,744,785 | $891,224 | $2,020,641 | $1,138,600 | 39 | — | $72,340 | $769,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Audrey & Sydney Irmas reported a distributable amount of $760K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, LA Family Housing says it helps homeless and low-income people in the greater Los Angeles area transition out of poverty and build stability through supportive services and housing. Bet Tzedek describes its mission as providing free legal services to those who need them most. The Maple Counseling Center says it provides low-cost mental health services and trains mental health professionals.
Other 2024 grantees include the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which says it mobilizes resources to fight hunger; Okizu Foundation, which provides support and programs for families affected by childhood cancer; Wags and Walks, which rescues at-risk dogs and supports their adoption; and Sheriff’s Youth Foundation, which provides youth with safe places, mentorship, and life-skills support. Wright Institute Los Angeles says it educates and trains mental health professionals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $734,150. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $101,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $101,000 to LA Family Housing, $75,000 to Bet Tzedek, $50,000 to Jewish Voice for Peace, and $30,000 to The Maple Counseling Center. Other grants of $25,000 each went to Hand in Hand, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Okizu Foundation, and Wags and Walks. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Irmas, Deborah Irmas, Jack Irmas, Daniel Irmas, Beth Rakow, Jared Irmas, and Aaron Irmas as trustees/administrators.
Audrey & Sydney Irmas's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Beth Rakow
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Irmas
Trustee & Administrator
On filings since 2023
0.1 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Matthew Irmas (Trustee/Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Audrey & Sydney Irmas
How much does Audrey & Sydney Irmas give each year?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas gave $734K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $885K across 64 grants.
What is Audrey & Sydney Irmas's typical grant size?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,852, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Audrey & Sydney Irmas that year got $10K on average.
Where does Audrey & Sydney Irmas give grants?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (30 grants) and Sherman Oaks, CA (2 grants).
Does Audrey & Sydney Irmas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Audrey & Sydney Irmas's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Audrey & Sydney Irmas's largest grantees?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas's largest 2024 grantees include La Family Housing ($101,000), Bet Tzedek ($75,000) and Jewish Voice for Peace ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Audrey & Sydney Irmas?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $927K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $760K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Audrey & Sydney Irmas fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Audrey & Sydney Irmas?
The filing names Matthew Irmas as the contact and requests a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Audrey & Sydney Irmas's EIN?
Audrey & Sydney Irmas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4030813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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