Corwin Family Foundation
The Corwin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $123,450 to charitable organizations, including educational, health-care, cultural, community-service, and religious organizations.
Corwin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Corwin Family Foundation gave $123K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,450
- +46.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,879
- +66.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,136,535
- +37.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Corwin Family Foundation
- 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: 10490 Wilshire Blvd 2202, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 858-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corwin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills ($24K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 108 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to recipients in Connecticut, and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Corwin Family Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $85K (2023) to $153K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $24,310 |
| Wooden Athletic Fund Los Angeles, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $12,000 |
| Corola Los Angeles, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Regents Uc Goleta, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Oakland, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Discovery Cube LA Sylmar, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Brith Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $6,600 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | To Further Necessary Charitable Activities | $5,500 |
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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 | $2,136,535 | $68,379 | $148,617 | $123,450 | 21 | $123,984 | $43,746 | $103,168 |
| 2023 | $1,557,895 | $60,252 | $113,194 | $84,525 | 24 | $84,699 | $31,757 | $93,752 |
| 2022 | $1,614,175 | $74,906 | $150,002 | $118,572 | 26 | $126,354 | $51,258 | $97,668 |
| 2021 | $1,691,534 | $163,453 | $134,475 | $117,713 | 36 | $118,102 | $146,655 | $108,848 |
| 2020 | $1,693,299 | $28,959 | $166,894 | $153,128 | 1 | — | $58,155 | $99,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corwin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education in a diverse community. Martin Luther King Jr. says it provides medical and preventive care and health education to underserved communities in South Los Angeles. Big Sunday says it connects people through helping and community projects. Holocaust Museum LA describes its work as teaching the lessons of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred. Connections for Children says it connects children, families, and the early-care and education community with resources, education, and economic support.
The 2024 recipients also included temples and congregations, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Wooden Athletic Fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $123,450. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $24,310, with a median of $2,500. In 2023, it reported 24 grants totaling $84,525; in 2022, it reported 26 grants totaling $118,572.
The largest 2024 grants included $24,310 to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, $15,000 to Wooden Athletic Fund, and $12,000 to Wesleyan University. Other grants included $10,000 each to Corola, Regents UC, Martin Luther King Jr., Discovery Cube LA, and Congregation B’nai Brith; $6,600 to Temple Israel of Hollywood; and $5,500 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “to further necessary charitable activities.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Toni Corwin, David Corwin, and Daniel Corwin as directors.
Corwin Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Corwin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Corwin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toni Corwin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Corwin (2020) — Director
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 Corwin Family Foundation
How much does Corwin Family Foundation give each year?
Corwin Family Foundation gave $123K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 24 grants.
What is Corwin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Corwin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,879, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Corwin Family Foundation give grants?
Corwin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Corwin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Corwin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Necessary Charitable Activities" (21 grants).
Who are Corwin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Corwin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills ($24,310), Wooden Athletic Fund ($15,000) and Wesleyan University ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Corwin Family Foundation?
Corwin Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Corwin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education in a diverse community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corwin Family Foundation?
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 Corwin Family Foundation's EIN?
Corwin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4076122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Corwin Family Foundation 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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