Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $225K. Net investment income was $586.
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,197
- +1401.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $225,197
- +1401.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $225,197
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ventura County Community Foundation ($225K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1401% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Community Foundation Camarillo, CA | To assist in Connecting people, resources, and solutions to create lasting impact in our shared world | $225,197 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $586 | $225,197 | $225,197 | 1 | $225,197 | $586 | — |
| 2024 | $224,611 | $7,835 | $14,360 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $8,475 | $16,716 |
| 2023 | $231,136 | $25,864 | $17,211 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $23,653 | $16,637 |
| 2022 | $219,318 | $5,672 | $19,625 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $1,853 | $12,842 |
| 2021 | $280,346 | $18,840 | $23,874 | $13,650 | 1 | $13,650 | $8,863 | $14,409 |
| 2020 | $270,725 | $-2,815 | $22,540 | $13,700 | 1 | — | — | $14,797 |
| 2019 | $270,911 | $3,076 | $15,614 | $12,500 | 2 | — | $6,923 | $13,959 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation is led by M. C. Colvin, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M. C. Colvin
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martin L. Sheinbein (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Sheinbein (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation
How much does Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation give each year?
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
Where does Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation operate?
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, New York.
What is Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation's EIN?
Dr Sylvia and Jack Arian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3167052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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