Fuel Freedom Foundation
Fuel Freedom Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Lake Forest, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it made $103K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $4.
Fuel Freedom Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $28,441
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $101,954
- +94.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $103,305
- +96.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $103,305
- +96.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,441 | $101,954 | $103,305 | $103,305 | $4 | $1,970 |
| 2023 | $30,234 | $52,518 | $52,519 | $52,519 | $18 | $1,842 |
| 2022 | $32,114 | $50,011 | $180,773 | $180,773 | $11 | $4,151 |
| 2021 | $167,949 | $352,508 | $237,844 | — | $8 | — |
| 2020 | $101,739 | $1,329,233 | $1,509,821 | — | $40 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fuel Freedom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fuel Freedom Foundation is led by Joseph Hollander, CEO & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Hollander
CEO & Chairman
Chairman → CEO & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rosenblatt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilana Meirovitch
Secretary & COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Yossie Hollander (2021–2022) — CEO & Chairman
- Former: John Hoffmeister (2020) — Member
- Former: Joseph A. Cannon (2020) — Member & CEO
- Former: Melissa Blaustein (2020)
- Former: Robin Vercruse (2020) — Vice President Policy
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Ilana Meirovitch (Sec. & COO).
Frequently asked questions about Fuel Freedom Foundation
How large is Fuel Freedom Foundation?
Fuel Freedom Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fuel Freedom Foundation?
Fuel Freedom Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Lake Forest, CA. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fuel Freedom Foundation's EIN?
Fuel Freedom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3201801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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