Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation
DANIEL & SUSAN GOTTLIEB FAMILY is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It made 10 grants totaling $266,500 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,500
- +288.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,650
- +94.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $915,651
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1356 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 276-2801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola Marymount University ($185K). Together the top 5 received $219K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($48,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 69 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% 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 $69K (2023) to $373K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Enviromental Research | $185,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,000 |
| Theodore Payne Foundation Sun Valley, CA | General Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Ballona Wetlands Playa Del Rey, CA | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Hospital Los Angeles, CA | General Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project Los Angeles, CA | General Unrestrocted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $915,651 | $75,572 | $279,617 | $266,500 | 10 | $266,500 | $58,832 |
| 2023 | $1,119,696 | $138,214 | $83,314 | $68,562 | 5 | $68,562 | $3,186 |
| 2022 | $1,035,622 | $19,784 | $109,036 | $80,150 | 22 | $83,945 | — |
| 2021 | $1,225,440 | $118,279 | $172,642 | $153,900 | 17 | $158,138 | $77,780 |
| 2020 | $1,288,053 | $-926,616 | $390,030 | $373,350 | 15 | — | $23,719 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental research and general unrestricted purposes. Among the recipients, California Community Foundation describes its mission as investing in, partnering with, and amplifying the community to build a good life. Survivor Mitzvah Project describes its mission as alleviating hunger, poverty, and suffering among Jews who survived the Holocaust and maintaining an archive.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $266,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $185,000, with a median grant of $9,000. Notable grants included $185,000 to Loyola Marymount University for environmental research, $30,000 to California Community Foundation for general unrestricted purposes, $15,000 to Theodore Payne Foundation for general unrestricted purposes, and $10,000 each to Friends of the Ballona Wetlands and Light Productions Women's Image Network for general unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Gottlieb is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation is led by Susan Gottlieb, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Gottlieb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Gottlieb (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation
How much does Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation give each year?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation gave $267K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
What is Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $26,650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation give grants?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% 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 (3 grants).
Does Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Loyola Marymount University ($185,000), Theodore Payne Foundation ($15,000) and Friends of the Ballona Wetlands ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($48,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation reported $916K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What does Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental research and general unrestricted purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's EIN?
Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7359476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Daniel & Susan Gottlieb Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-and-susan-gottlieb-family-foundation-morg_d5ce224397444329a39e08feac142813
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