Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation
The Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $275,435, supporting organizations with stated purposes including education, research, and domestic needs.
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation gave $275K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,435
- +55.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,520
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,063
- Total assets
- $102,251
- -39.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 544 Loring Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (818) 610-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bard University ($75K). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 95 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (59%), New York (27%), Washington (11%), Massachusetts (2%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 386% 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 $146K (2021) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard University Annandaleonhudson, NY | Education | $75,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls Los Angeles, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Research | $43,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Research | $30,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation Wellesley Hills, MA | Research | $5,500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | Domestic Needs | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Domestic Needs | $2,500 |
| UCLA Fowler Museum Los Angeles, CA | Domestic Needs | $2,500 |
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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 | $102,251 | $364,238 | $282,390 | $275,435 | 22 | $275,435 | $62,775 | $71,301 |
| 2024 | $167,780 | $238,839 | $183,599 | $176,900 | 21 | $176,900 | $191,579 | $65,985 |
| 2023 | $201,274 | $414,155 | $186,832 | $181,870 | 18 | $181,870 | $175,290 | $50,867 |
| 2022 | $236,430 | $296,881 | $171,726 | $164,355 | 18 | $164,355 | $142,245 | $53,240 |
| 2021 | $247,503 | $282,494 | $150,322 | $146,000 | 16 | $146,000 | $186,807 | $58,332 |
| 2020 | $220,104 | $181,544 | $162,671 | $157,060 | 23 | — | $102,273 | $47,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and research organizations, as well as organizations whose grants were listed under domestic needs.
Among its grantees, The Archer School for Girls describes its mission as supporting and challenging young women to discover their passions and realize their potential through a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and collaborative learning environment. The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation says it funds research aimed at preventing, slowing, or reversing Alzheimer’s disease. The Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA describes its work as convening and leading the community, caring for Jews in need, and addressing other community concerns.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $275,435. Grants ranged from $50 to $75,000, with a median grant of $1,062.
Among the largest awards were $75,000 to Bard University for education; $50,000 each to The Archer School for Girls and the University of California Santa Barbara for education; $43,000 to UCLA Foundation for research; and $30,000 to the University of Washington Foundation for research. Other grants included $10,000 to Stanford University for education and $5,500 to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gerald Measer is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation is led by Gerald Measer, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald Measer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Merle Measer (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation
How much does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation give each year?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation gave $275K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $177K across 21 grants.
What is Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,063, and its average grant was $12,520, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation give grants?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Domestic Needs" (14 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bard University ($75,000), The Archer School for Girls ($50,000) and University of California Santa Barbara ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation reported $102K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and research organizations, as well as organizations whose grants were listed under domestic needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's EIN?
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4716767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gerald and Merle Measer 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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