Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation
The foundation operates exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of, or to carry out the purposes of the jewish community federation of san francisco, the peninsula, marin and Sonoma counties.
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation gave $165K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,000
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $35,224
- -81.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Federation ($55K). Together the top 6 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $153K (2019) to $350K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation San Francisco, CA | For the Annual Campaign | $55,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | For jdc board service, for the myers scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Suuport | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,224 | $179,202 | $179,600 | $165,000 | 6 | $4,626 |
| 2024 | $187,622 | $333,841 | $204,563 | $190,000 | 7 | $22,102 |
| 2023 | $102,061 | $26,345 | $169,587 | $155,000 | 6 | $26,345 |
| 2022 | $294,531 | $9,500 | $174,807 | $160,000 | 6 | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $267,386 | $116,776 | $174,877 | $165,000 | 8 | $-7,624 |
| 2020 | $270,019 | $237,877 | $366,699 | $350,000 | 9 | $237,877 |
| 2019 | $588,952 | $70,182 | $177,669 | $152,500 | 10 | $70,182 |
About Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation is led by Eleanor Myers, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanor Myers
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Menke
Director & Asst.sec
Director → Director & Asst.sec, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Myers
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Zlot
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Braun
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Sisisky
Director & Asst.tre
Director, Asst.sec & Asst.treas → Director, Asst.sec & Asst.tre, 2020
Director, Asst.sec & Asst.tre → Director & Asst.tre, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Goldman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Myers
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Cook
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Randall
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Shadoan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mendel
Assistant Treasurer From
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer From, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Elsishans
Assistant Treasurer From
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer From, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation
How much does Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation give each year?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation gave $165K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 7 grants.
What is Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation give grants?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Does Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's largest grantees?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Federation ($55,000), Congregation Emanu-El ($25,000) and Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.
What is Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's EIN?
Eleanor and Laurence Myers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3194870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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