Harold J Belkin Foundation
The Harold J Belkin Foundation is a private foundation based in City of Commerce, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a school, organizations supporting people with disabilities, hospitals, and other nonprofits.
Harold J Belkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold J Belkin Foundation gave $67K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,197
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,480
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,625
- Total assets
- $1,574,261
- +19.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% 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 Harold J Belkin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4920 E Washington Blvd, City Of Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 268-3391
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold J Belkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildwood School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to California (57%), Massachusetts (11%), Virginia (8%), Arizona (7%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harold J Belkin Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). 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 $37K (2020) to $83K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood School Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $12,750 |
| Ucpwheels for Humanity Chatswarth, CA | Ongoing Opeerations | $12,700 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operations | $5,200 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Ongoing Operations | $5,000 |
| Ability First Pasadena, CA | Research | $5,000 |
| Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE Chicago, IL | General Operations | $3,500 |
| Glioblastoma Foundation Durham, NC | General Operations | $2,625 |
| We Got This Lancaster, CA | General Operations | $2,557 |
| St Jude Childrens' Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,574,261 | $18,831 | $69,405 | $67,197 | 15 | $67,197 | $18,096 |
| 2023 | $1,318,678 | $52,187 | $77,253 | $76,399 | 13 | $76,399 | $51,333 |
| 2022 | $1,088,630 | $-15,959 | $85,364 | $83,155 | 22 | $83,155 | — |
| 2021 | $1,561,293 | $99,827 | $65,544 | $64,750 | 17 | $64,750 | $99,033 |
| 2020 | $1,130,663 | $99,090 | $37,935 | $37,200 | 20 | — | $98,355 |
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 include support designated for general or ongoing operations and research. Among its recipients, Wildwood School says it cultivates reflective scholars, bold innovators, and compassionate leaders. The Glioblastoma Foundation says it funds research and drug development, supports patients and families, and raises awareness of glioblastoma. Pups Without Borders describes itself as a dog rescue that specializes in helping pregnant and nursing dogs. The National Park Foundation describes its work as generating private support and partnerships to protect, preserve, and restore national parks.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $67,197. Grant amounts ranged from $365 to $12,750, with a median of $2,625.
The largest reported grants included $12,750 to Wildwood School in Los Angeles, California, for general operations; $12,700 to UCP Wheels for Humanity in Chatsworth, California, for ongoing operations; $5,200 to The Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia, for general operations; and $5,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, for ongoing operations, Ability First in Pasadena, California, for research, and the Jimmy Fund in Brookline, Massachusetts, for general operations. Other reported recipients included Ronald McDonald House ($3,500), Glioblastoma Foundation ($2,625), We Got This ($2,557), St. Jude Children’s Hospital ($2,500), Children’s Hospital Los Angeles ($2,500), and the National Park Foundation ($2,500). Pups Without Borders also received $2,500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Belkin, David M Belkin, and Steven P Belkin as directors.
Harold J Belkin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Belkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Belkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Belkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold J. Belkin (2020–2021) — Director
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 Harold J Belkin Foundation
How much does Harold J Belkin Foundation give each year?
Harold J Belkin Foundation gave $67K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 13 grants.
What is Harold J Belkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold J Belkin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,625, and its average grant was $4,480, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold J Belkin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Harold J Belkin Foundation give grants?
Harold J Belkin Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Harold J Belkin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Harold J Belkin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold J Belkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold J Belkin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wildwood School ($12,750), Ucpwheels for Humanity ($12,700) and The Salvation Army ($5,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harold J Belkin Foundation?
Harold J Belkin Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What does Harold J Belkin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support designated for general or ongoing operations and research. Among its recipients, Wildwood School says it cultivates reflective scholars, bold innovators, and compassionate leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold J Belkin Foundation?
The foundation 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 Harold J Belkin Foundation's EIN?
Harold J Belkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0633621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harold J Belkin 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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