De Miranda Foundation Inc
De Miranda Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. Its 2026 filing reports 15 grants totaling $504,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health, youth development, and services for people in vulnerable situations.
De Miranda Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: De Miranda Foundation Inc gave $504K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $504,000
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $33,600
- -4.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,160
- Total assets
- $6,356,994
- -0.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to De Miranda Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 2127, Palos Verdes Pen, CA 90274
Phone: (424) 404-7078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who De Miranda Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Uganda AIDS Orphan Childrens Founda ($98K). Together the top 10 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 66 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to recipients in Idaho, and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is De Miranda Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 87% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $244K (2021) to $504K (2026). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda AIDS Orphan Childrens Founda Los Angeles, CA | unrestricted | $98,268 |
| El Nido Scholarship Fund Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $61,908 |
| Toberman Neighborhood Center San Pedro, CA | unrestricted | $45,144 |
| South Bay Children's Health Center Redondo Beach, CA | unrestricted | $42,000 |
| El Nido Family Centers Los Angeles, CA | unrestricted | $40,260 |
| Harmony Project Los Angeles, CA | unrestricted | $37,320 |
| Unatti Foundation Santa Monica, CA | unrestricted | $35,880 |
| Promise Child Sagle, ID | unrestricted | $35,160 |
| Naretoi Formerly BCI Marina Del Rey, CA | unrestricted | $24,864 |
| Speak up for the Poor Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $22,920 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,356,994 | $536,248 | $540,817 | $504,000 | 15 | $509,100 | $575,729 | $417,385 |
| 2025 | $6,401,204 | $793,688 | $485,814 | $455,472 | 13 | $458,572 | $643,831 | $408,343 |
| 2024 | $6,363,130 | $917,133 | $407,385 | $378,254 | 13 | $382,049 | $700,239 | $332,762 |
| 2023 | $6,031,961 | $521,958 | $365,974 | $335,743 | 13 | $339,537 | $478,930 | $317,441 |
| 2022 | $6,123,512 | $1,472,383 | $280,025 | $252,829 | 12 | $259,104 | $562,126 | $291,428 |
| 2021 | $4,931,154 | $556,712 | $271,003 | $244,000 | 13 | — | $338,655 | $206,613 |
| 2020 | $4,645,445 | $810,698 | $450,844 | $427,422 | 14 | — | $381,193 | $236,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, De Miranda Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $417K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes scholarships, children’s health, family and youth services, music education, support for girls in vulnerable situations in Nepal, and aid to children. These are grantees’ missions and do not establish a formal mission statement for the foundation.
For example, Toberman Neighborhood Center says it serves individuals and families in the San Pedro and Los Angeles Harbor area through services intended to encourage, inform, educate, and empower. South Bay Children’s Health Center says it serves the dental and mental health needs of low-income or at-risk children, teens, and young adults. El Nido Family Centers describes educational, youth development, health, and therapeutic services for families in low-income Los Angeles County communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $504,000. Grants ranged from $10,104 to $98,268, with a median of $35,160.
Among the largest reported grants were $98,268 to Uganda AIDS Orphan Childrens Foundation for an unrestricted purpose; $61,908 to El Nido Scholarship Fund for scholarships; $45,144 to Toberman Neighborhood Center; $42,000 to South Bay Children’s Health Center; and $40,260 to El Nido Family Centers. The reported purposes for the latter three grants were unrestricted. Other grants included $37,320 to Harmony Project, $35,880 to Unatti Foundation, $35,160 to Promise Child, $24,864 to Naretoi Formerly BCI, and $22,920 to Speak Up for the Poor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jay R De Miranda as president; Jackie Ellis as treasurer; Laura Ellis as vice president; Jessica Flores as secretary; and Craig De Miranda, David De Miranda, Liz Herrera, and Sandra Deering as directors.
De Miranda Foundation Inc is led by Jay R. De Miranda, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jay R. De Miranda
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig De Miranda
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
David De Miranda
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Liz Herrera
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Sandra Deering
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Jackie Ellis
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Flores
Secretary
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ellis
Vice President
On filings since 2025
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 De Miranda Foundation Inc
How much does De Miranda Foundation Inc give each year?
De Miranda Foundation Inc gave $504K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $455K across 13 grants.
What is De Miranda Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
De Miranda Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $35,160, and its average grant was $33,600, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from De Miranda Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does De Miranda Foundation Inc give grants?
De Miranda Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does De Miranda Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of De Miranda Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are De Miranda Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
De Miranda Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Uganda AIDS Orphan Childrens Founda ($98,268), El Nido Scholarship Fund ($61,908) and Toberman Neighborhood Center ($45,144), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is De Miranda Foundation Inc?
De Miranda Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $509K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $417K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does De Miranda Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes scholarships, children’s health, family and youth services, music education, support for girls in vulnerable situations in Nepal, and aid to children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from De Miranda Foundation Inc?
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 De Miranda Foundation Inc's EIN?
De Miranda Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4855401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does De Miranda 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). De Miranda Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/de-miranda-foundation-inc-morg_1bf0eb0b90274a03828f39f3211a876f
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