Grantors Foundation
Grantors Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $68,199, including grants to charitable, community, arts, health, and education-related organizations.
Grantors Foundation at a glance
In short: Grantors Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,199
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,683
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $535,041
- +12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grantors 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: 910 N Bundy Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 477-6440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grantors Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles Philharmonic ($22K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 76 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grantors Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $126K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $22,000 |
| The Change Reaction Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $17,299 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health Reseda, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Banjo Buttons ME Foundation Parker, CO | To Further Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Democrashe Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $1,200 |
| Chabad of Melrose Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $540 |
| St Anastasia School Los Angeles, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose | $274 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $535,041 | $132,423 | $78,361 | $68,199 | 12 | $68,199 | $122,553 | $48,134 |
| 2023 | $477,274 | $97,309 | $140,379 | $126,267 | 22 | $126,267 | $88,395 | $42,361 |
| 2022 | $520,921 | $58,492 | $129,156 | $116,670 | 16 | $116,670 | $48,231 | $48,154 |
| 2021 | $575,236 | $75,421 | $80,550 | $67,906 | 10 | $67,906 | $64,772 | $53,205 |
| 2020 | $563,497 | $82,803 | $108,703 | $97,272 | 16 | — | $73,664 | $45,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grantors Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Change Reaction says it provides direct grants to people experiencing hardship or seeking to advance their success without sufficient financial support. The California Community Foundation says it works with communities to “build a good life.” Impact Forum Foundation describes itself as a network of philanthropists working to fight antisemitism, strengthen Israel, and advance the U.S.-Israel alliance. DemocrASHE describes its work as empowering female-identifying high school students to become future elected leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $68,199. Grant amounts ranged from $136 to $22,000, with a median grant of $3,250. Its largest reported grants included $22,000 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, $17,299 to The Change Reaction, $10,000 to Los Angeles Jewish Health, and $5,000 each to the California Community Foundation and Impact Forum Foundation. The filing also lists a separate $5,000 grant to the California Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcie Swartz as president and Michael Polier as secretary.
Grantors Foundation is led by Marcie Swartz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcie Swartz
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Polier
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David L. Swartz (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Grantors Foundation
How much does Grantors Foundation give each year?
Grantors Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 22 grants.
What is Grantors Foundation's typical grant size?
Grantors Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $5,683, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grantors Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Grantors Foundation give grants?
Grantors Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants).
Who are Grantors Foundation's largest grantees?
Grantors Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Los Angeles Philharmonic ($22,000), The Change Reaction ($17,299) and California Community Foundation ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grantors Foundation?
Grantors Foundation reported $535K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grantors Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Change Reaction says it provides direct grants to people experiencing hardship or seeking to advance their success without sufficient financial support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grantors 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 Grantors Foundation's EIN?
Grantors Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grantors 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Grantors Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grantors-foundation-morg_cb86f316eec6418683d3b641eb9c951d
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