Eric Wyser Foundation Inc
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eric Wyser Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,500
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,967
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eric Wyser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Khalil Gibran Historical Society ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eric Wyser Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $705 (2020) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khalil Gibran Historical Society Costa Mesa, CA | Charity | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,967 | $1,425 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 1 | $4,500 | — |
| 2023 | $5,509 | — | $940 | — | — | $940 | — |
| 2022 | $5,155 | $5 | $936 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,886 | $5,579 | $30,720 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $1,344 |
| 2020 | $37,877 | $25,670 | $35 | $705 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc is led by Michael Farah, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Farah
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Eric Wyser Foundation Inc
How much does Eric Wyser Foundation Inc give each year?
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Eric Wyser Foundation Inc?
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
Where does Eric Wyser Foundation Inc operate?
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Eric Wyser Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eric Wyser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0381451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Eric Wyser Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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