George and Reva Graziadio Foundation
The George and Reva Graziadio Foundation is a private foundation based in Redondo Beach, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a university, health-related organizations, and organizations serving military families.
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Reva Graziadio Foundation gave $279K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $278,974
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,598
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,640,468
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and Reva Graziadio Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 149 Palos Verdes Blvd E, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (310) 373-2797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Reva Graziadio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pepperdine University ($180K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 79 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were Florida (6%), Colorado (4%), North Carolina (4%), and Arizona (4%). The filing also lists a grant to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George and Reva Graziadio Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2024) to $338K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Contribution | $130,326 |
| Self-Realization Fellowship Church Los Angeles, CA | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation (Childrens) Aurora, CO | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | General Contribution | $8,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Health Foundation Torrance, CA | General Contribution | $5,148 |
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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 | $5,640,468 | $209,182 | $297,825 | $278,974 | 15 | $295,471 | $209,182 | $281,912 |
| 2024 | $5,717,310 | $239,571 | $275,160 | $272,786 | 17 | $275,160 | $239,571 | $282,635 |
| 2023 | $5,752,899 | $54,040 | $328,253 | $313,400 | 10 | $328,099 | $53,886 | $295,392 |
| 2022 | $6,027,110 | $887 | $328,838 | $314,000 | 16 | $321,332 | — | $311,744 |
| 2021 | $6,355,061 | $66,210 | $343,189 | $305,650 | 21 | — | — | $325,074 |
| 2020 | $6,632,040 | $737,005 | $360,515 | $338,112 | 22 | — | $612,650 | $326,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Reva Graziadio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Pepperdine University, a Christian university that describes its mission as combining academic excellence and Christian values and preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Other grantees describe work in cancer research and care, health philanthropy, and financial support for sailors, Marines, and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $278,974. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $130,326, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $130,326 and two grants of $25,000 to Pepperdine University; $30,000 to Self-Realization Fellowship Church; and $10,000 each to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, Orlando Health Foundation, Swim Across America, and Turning Point USA. The foundation also gave $8,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and $3,500 to Desert Cancer Foundation. Desert Cancer Foundation describes its work as helping local residents access cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and navigation services when they lack adequate insurance or funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Lou Graziadio as president, Phillip M Bardack as vice president, William Lang as CFO, and Alida Calvillo as secretary.
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation is led by Mary Lou Graziadio, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lou Graziadio
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alida Calvillo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip M. Bardack
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lang
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: G. Louis Graziadio III (2020–2023) — Former President & Treasurer
- Former: Mary Lou Area (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George and Reva Graziadio Foundation
How much does George and Reva Graziadio Foundation give each year?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation gave $279K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $273K across 17 grants.
What is George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,598, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Reva Graziadio Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does George and Reva Graziadio Foundation give grants?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Malibu, CA (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does George and Reva Graziadio Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pepperdine University ($180,326 across 3 grants), Self-Realization Fellowship Church ($30,000) and Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation (Childrens) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Reva Graziadio Foundation?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Reva Graziadio Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Pepperdine University, a Christian university that describes its mission as combining academic excellence and Christian values and preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Reva Graziadio Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's EIN?
George and Reva Graziadio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4697062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George and Reva Graziadio Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). George and Reva Graziadio Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-reva-graziadio-foundation-morg_b6c75280650542afa8901e481c795484
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